An evening with Medea Benjamin reading from her new book:
“Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran”
Book talk, question and answer period, and book signing to follow. Co-sponsored by RCNV.
Saturday, June 9th, 2018; 6:30PM – 9PM
AT: Peace United Church, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz
Medea Benjamin has traveled several times to Iran, and she makes use of her firsthand experiences with politicians, activists, and everyday citizens to provide a deeper understanding of the complexities of Iranian society and the role of Iran in the region. She tackles common misconceptions about Iran’s system of government, its religiosity, and Iranian citizens’ way of life. Her most recent book,”Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran”, is part of a campaign to prevent a war with Iran and instead promote normal trade and diplomatic relations.
“President Trump’s reckless move of withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal exacerbates conflicts in the Middle East, alienates us from our European allies, and increases the possibilities of a catastrophic, senseless war with Iran.”
About the Speaker: Medea Benjamin is the co-founder of the women-led peace group CODEPINK and the co-founder of the human rights group Global Exchange. She has been an advocate for social justice for more than 40 years, including struggles to stop wars in the Middle East, redirect bloated Pentagon spending to human needs, and encourage financial institutions to stop making a profit from war. She is the author of ten books, including Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control and Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection. Her articles appear regularly in outlets such as The Guardian, The Huffington Post, CommonDreams, Alternet and The Hill.
Doors open at 6:30PM , program at 7PM. Books will be available for sale/ signing at the event.
The event is by donation, $5. and up, sliding scale.
for more information, see these links:
https://www.democracynow.org/
2018/5/9/medea_benjamin_the_ peace_movement_must This event is cosponsored by Peace United Church, Veterans for Peace Chapter 11 SC, CodePink SC, People United for Peace of SC County, VFW Post 5888-the Post for Peace!, Armistice 100 Santa Cruz, Peace & Freedom Party SC, Palestine Justice Coalition of the Resource Center for Nonviolence, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom SC, Food Not Bombs, End Solitary SC County, Tatanka’s Living Room, and the United Nations Association of SC
