San Francisco: An Evening with Medea Benjamin
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June 12, 2018 @ 6:15 PM – 9:00 PM
2018-06-12T18:15:00-07:00
2018-06-12T21:00:00-07:00
Medea Benjamin 
June 12, 2018 6:15 PM – 9:00 PM
June 12, 2018 6:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Veterans Building
401 Van Ness Ave #210 San Francisco, CA 94102
401 Van Ness Ave #210 San Francisco, CA 94102
An Evening with MEDEA BENJAMIN, Political Activist/Author Speaking on her latest book: Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
“As I travel around the country speaking about my new book I explain how the consequences of the 1953 CIA coup that overthrew Iran’s democratically elected government persist to this day. There would probably never have been an Islamic revolution in 1979 or a decades-long conflict between Iranian leaders and the west. Now we are poised at another critical moment in history. 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.”
“As I travel around the country speaking about my new book I explain how the consequences of the 1953 CIA coup that overthrew Iran’s democratically elected government persist to this day. There would probably never have been an Islamic revolution in 1979 or a decades-long conflict between Iranian leaders and the west. Now we are poised at another critical moment in history. 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.”
This event is sponosored by Veterans For Peace Chapter 69American Legion Post 315 and San Francisco CODEPINK.
Free Event. Tour Donations accepted. There will be a Reception beginning at 6:15 pm followed by Medea’s presentation at 7:00 pm.
All Welcome!
Medea Benjamin is the co-founder of the women-led peace groupCODEPINK and the co-founder of the human rights group Global Exchange. She has been an advocate for social justice for more than 40 years.
VIGIL FOR PEACE (most Wednesdays) 5:30-6:30 P.M.
MONTGOMERY AND MARKET STREETS SAN FRANCISCO
MONTGOMERY AND MARKET STREETS SAN FRANCISCO
If you cannot come to the talk please consider buying a book: Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
PS: In light of Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran Deal, please sign our letter to the people of Iran,
Wear our “Peace with Iran” Tee Shirt, available from our store!
CodePink is a women's grassroots-initiated, worldwide organization of women and men working for peace, social justice and a green economy. CodePink SF serves the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
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