Collage of three photographs. In one, a woman in military apparel is smiling and saluting. In the second, a woman wearing an army jacket yells as police handcuff her hands behind her back. In the third, a woman looks into the camera and holds a sign that reads: "Veterans and allies fast day 9."

Hrisanthi Pickett illustration; photos by Alex Wilkinson and courtesy of Joy Metzler

Is the US Military Poised to Experience a New Surge in Conscientious Objectors?

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