Chelsea Manning

The government's secrecy is a threat to democracy.

I believe that the public has a right to know what their government is doing in their name.

Whistleblowers are not the enemy. They are a vital part of a functioning democracy.

I'm still fighting for transparency and accountability.

The truth will set us free, even if it's uncomfortable.

I'm not a hero. I'm just a person who did what I thought was right.

My transition is not a political statement. It's about who I am.

I just want to be myself, and I want to be free.

I'm not trying to be a symbol. I'm just trying to live my life.

The more secrets there are, the more corruption there is.

I believe in the power of information to change the world.

My legal team and I are fighting for basic human rights.

The government's actions are often hidden from public view, and that's a problem.

I believe in radical transparency.

The military industrial complex thrives on secrecy.

I want to live in a world where information is openly accessible.

My actions were a desperate attempt to make a difference.

I'm a human being, and I deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

The government's argument that I endangered national security is a fabrication.

I'm a political prisoner.