Jackie Hudson

Overview

Jackie Hudson born Saginaw, MI November 19, 1934 (d. 2011). Dominican nun; led nonviolent protests against war and nuclear weapons for 30 years; repeatedly arrested; spent six months in prison.

Quotations

"If we were ever to ban war, now is the time. Our action stems from a right and an obligation based on our belief that the U.S. government's threat to use nuclear weapons violates international law." (Works in Progress June 2003; photo Nuclear Free Future Award)