Jul 1, 2019Chelsea’s Message of Solidarity on the 50th Anniversary of StonewallThe following is a message from Chelsea Manning, who is currently being jailed for a resisting a grand jury in Alexandria, VA. The statement was relayed by her supporters on June 30th, 2019, during the NYC Queer Liberation March, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising: …LGBTQ4 min read
Feb 23, 2017School BullyingWhy I #StandWithGavin: Administrative bullying is still bullying — Being in prison can be draining — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. One of the things that keeps me going are the letters and cards you send me. Especially, letters and cards from trans kids. Being trans anywhere can be very hard. But, it is especially difficult when you are a…Transgender3 min read
Feb 13, 2017Shadows and the InvisibleWe must not fear ourselves. We all want the same things. Throughout our history, humanity has strived to be better. We have strived to be more free. To be more open, and to be more fair. Suddenly, we are afraid of our own shadows. We are threatened by invisible enemies…Xenophobia2 min read
Dec 1, 2016Looking ForwardWe must stay strong and stay together — Every day, I can feel the slow terror of us going backwards. Repression. People losing their heath care. People being stopped from voting. People being blocked from speaking, and exercising their rights. …Community3 min read
Nov 18, 2016Mr. President, please give me time served“Additional Information in Support of Chelsea Manning’s Application for Clemency” — I take full and complete responsibility for my decision to disclose these materials to the public. I have never made any excuses for what I did. I pleaded guilty without the protection of a plea agreement because I believed the military justice system would understand my motivation for the disclosure…Transgender14 min read
Aug 22, 2016How I Became A WriterMy thoughts on being called a “writer” — How did I become a writer? I have no idea. It just happened. I have been thinking a lot about what it means to be a writer. If you told me seven years ago that I’d be writing articles for the Guardian and blogging, I’d say you were crazy. I…Writing2 min read
Aug 15, 2016Asking DirectionsThoughts on feeling overwhelmed — So many things are happening around us. It feels overwhelming. The tragedies, events, and debates are raging around us from far, far away — accessible only through a broadband connection. They are happening in our towns, cities, and suburbs. They are happening in our streets, on our blocks, in our…Love2 min read
Aug 8, 2016Hearing Your VoicesJust a few words about my spirit and well being. — I thought it might be a good idea to say a few words about how I am doing. I have been feeling a little better. Certainly better than the week before last, when I was first served with these charges. Your outpouring of support has been incredible. …Personal2 min read
Jul 25, 2016Endless LemonsMy statement for the Hope Conference 2016 — As read by Yan Zhu on July 24, 2016, Hope Conference 2016, New York, NY. First, I’d like to thank you all for your warm love and strong support over the years. …Quantum Computing3 min read
Jul 18, 2016Moving OnReflecting on my identity — After weeks of emotion and thought, I’ve decided I need to tell you something: I am tired of being defined by the world through the narrow lens of a single event that happened in my life several years ago. Although I have dedicated the vast majority of my life to…Personal3 min read
