Jack Gilroy's plays and novels focus on young men and women who resist war. You can read more at www.bensalmon.org.
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Commentary
Why I support a treaty to ban weaponized and surveillance drones
Commentary: I served my time for protesting at a drone base. And I'm still mad as hell that my government continues to assassinate "suspected terrorists," expand its drone war and encourage other countries to do the same.
Perspective
Imprisoned war resister rooted in Catholic faith
Essay: Nearly 100 years ago, during World War I, Ben Salmon, who opposed war and the theory of just war, refused to cooperate in a draft questionnaire.
Perspective
My time in prison reveals caring behind bars
Essay: No other nation imprisons its people as we do. Yet, going into jail to listen and help is an act of mercy and love.
