Chelsea Manning is running for U.S. Senate in Maryland in the Democratic Party primary against career politician, Ben Cardin. She explains why she is running, her concerns about the future, which should be of concern to all of us, and what we should be doing right now. We also bring you news and upcoming actions that you can join.
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News:
Earth Day Newsletter by Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers
Police Urging Anti-protest Bills in at Least 8 States by Simon Davis-Cohen and Sarah Lazare
Korean Peninsula in Historic Peace Talks – Thanks to Activists by Ben Norton
As Israel Marks 70 Years, What have been the True Costs? by Jonathan Cook
Views from a Changing Cuba as Raul Castro Steps Down by Nat Winthrop
Relevant articles and websites:
Chelsea Manning: “I’m a very different person than I was ten years ago” by Ed Pilkington
The Long, Lonely Road of Chelsea Manning by Matthew Shaer
Donate to Chelsea’s Senate campaign here
Guest:
Chelsea Manning is a trans woman, a network security expert and former intelligence analyst who was imprisoned for seven years after providing documents to Wikileaks. Since having her sentenced commuted and being released in 2017, she has been active on a range of issues. Chelsea is currently running for US Senate as a Democrat in Maryland. Follow Chelsea on Twitter @xychelsea.