Jill Stein

Presidential candidate, Jill Stein, is a Harvard-educated physician, environmental health advocate, and prominent Green Party politician. Born on May 14, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, she completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard College in 1973 and earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1979. She practiced internal medicine for 25 years before transitioning into activism and politics.

Website: www.jillstein2024.com

Stein's political career began with her advocacy for environmental health, addressing issues such as pollution and toxic waste. She played a key role in campaigns against the "Filthy Five" coal plants in Massachusetts and the cleanup of a toxic medical waste incinerator in Lawrence, MA. Her efforts have earned her multiple awards, including Clean Water Action's "Not in Anyone's Backyard" Award and the "Children's Health Hero" Award.

She co-authored influential reports on environmental health, including "In Harm's Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development" and "Environmental Threats to Healthy Aging," which have been used globally to advocate for health and environmental justice. Stein entered politics as the Green-Rainbow Party candidate for Governor of Massachusetts in 2002 and 2010. 

She also ran for President of the United States as the Green Party candidate in 2012 and 2016, and is currently running for the 2024 presidential nomination. Her campaigns have focused on issues such as healthcare reform, environmental sustainability, and campaign finance reform.

Stein has been a vocal critic of the two-party system in the U.S., advocating for ranked-choice voting and other electoral reforms to enhance democratic representation. Her political philosophy emphasizes the interconnectedness of health, environment, and social justice, aiming to create a sustainable and equitable future.
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For more detailed information, you can visit her campaign website or her profile on Ballotpedia​ (Wikipedia)​​ (Jill Stein 2024)​​ (Ballotpedia)​​ (Encyclopedia Britannica)​​ (Wikipedia)​.