May 16th Documentary Premier: TOP PRIORITY: The Terror Within

May 16
7 pm
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences/Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1972

“Top Priority: The Terror Within” is a documentary film by Fleur De Lis Film Studios. It features an incredible true story of Julia Davis, a national security whistleblower who was falsely declared a “Domestic Terrorist” and subjected to retaliation of unprecedented proportions by the Department of Homeland Security.

WATCH THE TRAILER: http://www.untilithappenstoyou.com/

In spite of being extensively litigated and mentioned in a book, “Unsafe At Any Altitude”, these sensational events were suppressed from being covered by the media – until now. The truth is no longer a secret.

“Top Priority: The Terror Within” explores issues that have sparked nationwide controversy such as the USA PATRIOT Act and illegal tactics improperly used against Americans under the guise of “the war on terror”. Julia Davis, a former federal officer with the Department of Homeland Security, discovered and reported a breach of national security at the largest and busiest land border crossing in the U.S. on 4th of July, 2004. When the DHS failed to act on her reports, she took her concerns to the FBI/JTTF.

Numerous intelligence alerts designated Independence Day as the “date to watch” of special importance. Files found within Osama Bin Laden’s compound in 2011 confirmed that the 4th of July was in fact a date of planned terrorist attacks on the United States. The DHS was quick to close Julia Davis’ reports with “no action” and without any investigation.

Instead of correcting the shortcomings exposed by Julia’s report, prompted by the heads of the Agency in Washington, DC, the Department of Homeland Security started to investigate her. They’ve opened a total of 54 investigations against Julia Davis. The Department of Homeland Security is notorious for its brutal retaliatory tactics against courageous whistleblowers. Julia Davis was falsely accused of being a “Domestic Terrorist” and an “illegal alien” in an attempt by DHS/ICE to deport and denaturalize her. The agency falsely claimed that Julia served in the Russian Army and was a convicted murderer.

The documentary details unprecedented magnitude of retaliation and abuses of the PATRIOT Act in the case of Julia Davis. It will show American taxpayers how the DHS spent their money on warrantless surveillance, including aerial surveillance with a Blackhawk helicopter and a fixed-wing airplane, wiretaps, sneak and peek burglaries, Internet monitoring and On-Star tracking of the Davis family.

“Top Priority: The Terror Within” is jam-packed with actual footage of the Blackhawk helicopter/Special Response Team raid of the Davis residence, videotaped accounts of witnesses and perpetrators as well as extensive evidence obtained from court records. More time, manpower and military might is utilized to attack Julia Davis than the number of US Navy SEALS on the ground during the assault of Osama Bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan. The warrantless search of the Davis home lasted much longer than the search of Bin Laden’s lair.

After years of litigation and a recent settlement, it’s time for this outrageous case to receive the proper trial it deserves in the highest court of all – the court of public opinion. “Top Priority: The Terror Within” strives to ensure that such unconstitutional atrocities aren’t perpetrated against anyone else.

More informationhttp://www.untilithappenstoyou.com/

WANTED: SOLDIER’S HEART PUBLICATIONS MANAGER

In order to continue creating opportunities to speak and witness the truth about war and its healing, Soldier’s Heart is starting a publications series and developing our Newsletter format and output.  We plan to give more voice to survivors of all forms of warfare and to disseminate more stories, poetry, reviews, reports and original research and teachings that come out of our Soldier’s Heart community and service in the U.S and abroad.

To help guide this effort, Soldier’s Heart is seeking a part-time Publications Manager. We are looking for someone with experience and expertise with the military and veterans who also has writing and editing skills to manage this exciting project. We anticipate that the work and position will grow together.

You will work directly under co-directors Kate Dahlstedt and Dr. Ed Tick, with lots of direct contact, direction, training and supervision.  You will work from the heart of Soldier’s Heart.

This is a great opportunity to help make significant contributions to war healing and to the Soldier’s Heart mission while learning and developing your own writing and communication talents.

Veterans and military family members are especially encouraged to apply.

Please address letters of interest to Ed and Kate and send to:

Paula Griffin
Program Manager
paula@soldiersheart.net

Military Recruitment Education: Informed Enlistment

 

INFORMED ENLISTMENT

Don’t want your name, address and telephone number to go to military recruiters for the purpose of enlisting you into the military?

Read the following paragraph and be INFORMED.

The aim of most high schools is to require informed parental consent before student information is provided to any outside agency. Federal public law 107-110, section 9528 of the ESEA, ” No Child Left Behind Act” requires high school districts to release student names, addresses, and phone numbers to military recruiters upon their request. The same law also requires the high school district to notify the parent of the right to Opt Out from this by requesting that the district not release student information to military recruiters. In most cases, you can look for Opt Out forms in the annual parent/student handbook or registration packets. The Opt Out form in one area of the local county is entitled “Parental Consent/Objection Form”. Opt Out forms are normally turned in early during a new school year in order to ensure that student information not be released. It is usually best to have the form turned in during the fall registration period. However, opt out forms can be turned in at any time.

A generic opt out form can be downloaded here.

 

 

 

 

Stand Up For The Stand Down

Sunday, April 22
6-10 PM

Fundraiser

In support of the First Annual Stand Down, the public is invited to attend an evening of live comedy, music, videos and discussion this Sunday evening, April 22nd

Location: The Exchange
114 W. 5th St.,Los Angeles, CA 90013

More information: http://www.theveteransproject.org/events.html

Presented by The Veterans Project, Dramastage Qumran, Robey Theatre Company, Department of Veterans Affairs and The Vortex.

1st Annual Stand Down

May 6 
10-4 pm

All military veterans are invited to receive free and confidential services at the First Annual Stand Down on May 6th in Los Angeles. Various providers will be offering onsite medical exams, eligibility screening, shelter/housing referrals, substance abuse treatment and mental health consultations. Clothing and hygiene products will be given away, and food will be served.

 

Register for FREEhttp://www.theveteransproject.org/pre-register-for-stand-down.html

Location: The Vortex
2341 East Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90021

More information: http://www.theveteransproject.org/events.html

Presented by The Veterans Project, Dramastage Qumran, Robey Theatre Company, Department of Veterans Affairs and The Vortex.

CNN Reports: Rape Victims Say Military Labels Them “Crazy”

http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/14/health/military-sexual-assaults-personality-disorder/index.html

CNN Reporter David S. Martin published this article on the CNN website Saturday. 4 women formerly in the U.S. Military tell their stories of being raped and then discharged.

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta will report further on allegations of sexual assault in the military Saturday and Sunday April 21 and 22 at 7:30 a.m. ET on “Sanjay Gupta MD” on CNN.

RT TV is looking to interview a military member affected by prescription meds.

CONTACT: Shelly if you are interested or know someone shelly@veteransforpeace.org

They have this story in mind: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-army-medication-20120408,0,1291311.story

“After two long-running wars with escalating levels of combat stress, more than 110,000 active-duty Army troops last year were taking prescribed antidepressants, narcotics, sedatives, antipsychotics and anti-anxiety drugs, according to figures recently disclosed to The Times by the U.S. Army surgeon general. Nearly 8% of the active-duty Army is now on sedatives and more than 6% is on antidepressants — an eightfold increase since 2005.”

They are struggling to find a veteran who would be ready to talk to us about their struggle with prescribed drugs addiction while on active-duty and, possibly, share with our viewers what is really going on with the prescription drugs in the military now.

They may change the name and not show their face in the report – if there are privacy concerns.

They just want to make our piece based on a real-life account of a person who experienced this problem, to tell a deeper story, a personal one – not just numbers on screen.

They would be really grateful if there’s any way you could help us finding such person.

 

 

VIDEO: Leah Bolger Protests the Congressional Super Committee

If you have been at a demonstration or march recently, you have probably chanted:  “How do we end the deficit?  End the wars and tax the rich!”  That’s exactly what I told the so-called “super committee”  in uninvited testimony last October.

Now, I am a week away from my hearing on charges of unlawful conduct–disruption of Congress, which will be Thursday, April 12th.  Some of you may remember meeting a videographer named Bill Kinzie who recorded interviews with us at the convention in Portland, ME a few years ago.

Bill has made a short video with some supportive commentary from VFP friend and supporter Ben Cohen whichI hope you will share with everyone you know who is mad as hell and are ready to stand up and speak out! — Leah Bolger, President, Veterans For Peace

http://youtu.be/aZVtPhVBM5Q