Rebecca Solnit

Rebecca Solnit is an American writer, historian, and activist. She is best known for her non-fiction books on politics, culture, and the environment, including 'Hope in the Dark' and 'Men Explain Things to Me'. Solnit has also written for various publications, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and Harper's Magazine. She has been a vocal advocate for social justice and environmental causes, and has been involved in various activism efforts. Solnit has received numerous awards for her writing, including the Lannan Literary Award and the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Public Understanding of Art.