[TheMole]

Awww Spodefly, how could you mention that gorgeous Medea Benjamin without posting a picture?

And did you know that Medea's real name was Susie Benjamin, which she changed to that of the infanticidal character from Greek mythology (and of Euripides's play)? I hope that doesn't spoil any of the romantic thrill for anyone.

[kcvl]

before she adopted the name "Medea" as a Tufts University freshman, she was Susie Benjamin, self-described "nice Jewish girl from Long Island." A high school cheerleader who dated the school's top athlete. Benjamin jokes that her mother's favorite form of protest was "returning something at Saks that she had kept for a year."

Her father, Al, is a well-to-do developer, who says he has "donated hundreds of thousands" of dollars to Global Exchange over its 14-year-history. No strings attached, say both Al and Medea Benjamin. Al has supported Jewish- related charities; Medea supports a Palestinian state. Said the daughter, with a smile, "It's best that families don't talk about some things."

[zygoat]

She looks like Tom Petty with a shave.