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Leah Bolger spent 20 years on active duty in the U.S. Navy and retired in 2000 at the rank of Commander. She is currently a full-time peace activist and serves as the President of Veterans For Peace.
(3 comments) SHARE Monday, April 22, 2013 Creating a Very Real Department of "Defense"
On this Earth Day 2013, the Green Shadow Cabinet (GSC) is launched . The people who make up the GSC are concerned citizens who believe that the American people deserve much better than what our two-party system is providing, and as a body, the GSC will be advocating for programs and policies which benefit people and address their priorities.
(7 comments) SHARE Saturday, March 2, 2013 An Open Letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel: A 10-Point Plan
Veterans understand the military in ways civilians never can. They all know what it means to serve honorably. Some get closer to that ideal than others. There is no better time for Sec. Hagel to hear from veterans than right now.
(9 comments) SHARE Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Veterans For Peace Meets With Ahmadinejad
Members of Veterans For Peace, along with other U.S. peace activists, met Tuesday night with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Veterans For Peace President Leah Bolger addressed the meeting, stressing VFP's commitment to doing everything possible to prevent a U.S. or U.S.-assisted attack on Iran. VFP hopes to send a delegation to Iran in October.
(3 comments) SHARE Thursday, August 23, 2012 Why Veterans For Peace Will be Protesting the RNC and DNC
Veterans For Peace knows that both the Republican and Democratic parties are responsible for the deaths of millions of people and the squandering of billions of dollars in illegal, immoral wars of aggression. Veterans For Peace President, Leah Bolger, explains why VFP members will be protesting at both political conventions.
(12 comments) SHARE Friday, April 13, 2012 Exclusive: Leah Bolger's Statement to the Judge of her Hearing for Disruption of Super Committee Charge
Because most people cannot do what I did, I acted on their behalf. It seems the only way for the average citizen to be heard is through an act of civil disobedience, and indeed , I am the sole citizen who was heard by the Super Committee. Many people who support me have asked me why I am pleading guilty. I am doing so because I readily admit what I did.
(7 comments) SHARE Wednesday, March 14, 2012 We've Worn Out Our Welcome
Americans are shocked and concerned about the recent murders of 16 unarmed Afghan civilians, and Obama promises a full investigation. But why is he not so concerned about thousands of other deaths caused by this war of choice? War itself is an atrocity.
(12 comments) SHARE Thursday, November 3, 2011 What I Told The Supercommittee
I was arrested after telling the Congressional Supercommittee how the American people want them to fix the deficit: End the wars, and tax the rich.
(3 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 1, 2011 Why You Won't See Veterans For Peace on the Cover of TIME Magazine
The mainstream media is a major force in keeping the U.S. war machine rolling by selectively reporting only feel-good stories. TIME magazine does this in a big way with their Aug 29, 2011 cover story written by right-wing author Joe Klein which celebrates Iraq and Afghanistan Vets of America (IAVA) calling them the "New Greatest Generation." Why doesn't TIME talk to anti-war veterans, like those in Veterans For Peace?