Web Bonus: Chelsea Manning on Fighting For Trans Rights, Dismantling the Prison System & More

[@sheepwshotguns42]

im broke as a joke, yet sent $27. you're a proven warrior for truth, i must empower you to keep fighting that fight!

[@juligrlee556]

Chelsea represents am American Conscience long lost in the military industrial complex. She represents the value that it is not OK to kill innocent civilians, it is not right to incarcerate heroes who speak truth to power, she represents that she herself has a right to free speech. Do not kill, do not lie, do not bear false witness all are values in a "Christian" nation.

[@allantjon7895]

Chelsea Manning will be the next senator of Maryland.

[@obatallah8240]

William J lol...i know

[@cagekicker6178]

Howd that work out?

[@LuficariusRatspeed]

Dare I say Chelsea's ideas are more radical than Pacifica was even ready to hear?

[@catloverkitten10]

Luficarius Ratspeed Totally. Although I think Amy Goodman admires her, I think she looked vaguely uncomfortable. Juan seemed more relaxed.

[@brendontucker6300]

Fuuuuuuck that was refreshing:)!!! A Hero running for the Senate, you made the world a better place

[@michaellabelle1095]

Brendon Tucker yes

[@cagekicker6178]

If thats true, why didn't he win with 5 percent of the vote?

[@jasonkelley4057]

I love this, I have never, ever seen another politician speak of closing prisons. I may move to Maryland just to help.

[@tonydemasso3691]

from this point forward she's my heroine, im calling on us all lets destroy capitalism lets destroy these governments, let the love of love triumph over the rich and their love of power

[@roman2011]

Refreshing perspective

[@nutbagus]

A Very Brave Beauty ,Good Luck Senatore C M

[@coreycox2345]

Brave is correct. She is more than rising to the occasion.

[@coreycox2345]

You are wrong about this, WE WUZ VIKINGS!!! N sheit. There is someone for everyone. My trans friend has been happily married for over seven years.

[@wildbill29303]

WEWUZ, your an idiot!

[@coreycox2345]

Thank you. Quite, anti-cointelbro_.

[@obatallah8240]

These comments could be a skit. I'm dying 😂. This is one twisted world.

[@billiejean1495]

Awake Children of Light! Be no longer in disguise. Wipe the sleep from your eyes and show the world your pure heart. Peace be with you Chelsea Manning.

[@fairdose]

“Is it surprising?” Hahaha Love you Chelsea, go get’em!

[@deschutesmaple4520]

Damn, very intense. I totally support Chelsea, here are some impressions- • Needs to bone up a bit more on the big issues, seemed lost sometimes; • Comes across a bit too angry, should be more reasoned in arguments; • She says "people should be able to move freely, borders are imaginary" - get RID of this position! It will kill you in your Senate bid! Better: 'we shouldn't be building walls to separate us from Mexico; rather we should have better immigration policy that _______" (allows S. Americans to come for temporary work visa, be with family, walls symbolise oppression like Berlin Wall, Israeli walls, etc); • She says 'abolish prisons' - again too extreme; tone it down a bit, say instead 'release non-violent offenders on trumped up drug possession/sales charges', and 'eliminate private-for profit prison industry contracts with the federal and state governments; • She says 'Abolish ICE - excellent! This horrid agency should definitely be disbanded, going against this agency could bring in massive votes. Also call for the elimination of 'Dept of Homeland Security' which is a total, complete waste of taxpayer money. Chelsea is spot on that there are too many security agencies in USA, HUGE waste of taxpayer money: go after the bloated military police state budget that is destroying this country. Not to mention 'Homeland' reminds me of Adolf Hitler's 'Alles für das Vaterland'. Utterly revolting. But typically Bush/Cheney/deep state. It must go! • Very good sum up at the end about the obscene defense budget and how that money should be spent on Americans back home! She started in this interview a bit shaky, but ended on a strong note. Keep going Chelsea and wish you all the success in the world and then some!!!

[@thomase13]

Deschutes Maple very good criticism!!

[@catloverkitten10]

octoberapple Agreed. Her anger and indignation are part of who she is. She has spent her whole life trying to be her true self, there's no way after the personal hell and torture in prison that she is going to moderate herself to fit in to the corrupt system. She is right to insist that corrupt systems cannot be changed, only struck down completely. This idea used to be considered dangerous but now through the work of so many including Chelsea it is seeping into public consciousness.

[@grouchypus]

this chick is amazing

[@grouchypus]

elect her NOW right goddamn now

[@bigbill4426]

WE WUZ VIKANGS!!! n shiet. Fuck off

[@mellonlord4616]

You are not.

[@danny.nedelk0]

Charlie :/ Triggered much, buddy?

[@danny.nedelk0]

Nice try. The pathetic one is you for having insulted a random person on the internet that made a simple statement. The content of your insult is irrelevant to my reply.

[@tomitstube]

wow, what an amazing human being, very rarely does one hear someone this bright, refreshing, and detached from our corrupt dystopia, and she's only 30. a real visionary, thank you obama for releasing this force of nature, we could only dream of someone this fierce and unapologetic for human and civil rights in our government. chelsea manning for congress!

[@MassageDiaries]

#wegotthis i am blown away by you Chelsea Manning. My Brother served in the Army and so have my friends, some choose to stay, some never want to talk about it again. Because they can't. It is too painful, too shocking to know the truth. The Focus is too much on hate and not on resolutions. Thank you and all who fought with you and still do.

[@satanking35]

You Chelsea my love and respect to you from Kashmir

[@hong-leongow-yeang7468]

So brave ,so intelligent,so honest, so human a being.

[@marilynmesange1610]

Very brave person . We should all be grateful for her ethics and courage .

[@Darkmire]

Thank you, Chelsea! ❤

[@TiagoMorbusSa]

This woman is a fucking hero. Thank you Demoncracy Now! for the very insightful interview.

[@kidchriz]

I discovered Chelsea Manning yesterday - bit late huh. But gosh I admire her stance and courage. Go girl - spread yr message.

[@michaelj4912]

Hero. Hero. Hero.

[@jojhjaro]

It Takes fire too do what she did, I'll be sending all the Love in the world Chelsea. Give them Hell

[@laricasims124]

she has my vote

[@ValerieBlackhart]

Current and future generations of trans people will be standing on the shoulders of this GIANT

[@celanbryant3320]

She is a force.

[@King-IbnDragon]

He.

[@lilyll3579]

i like her but im just imagining her being better at interviews in a few years.

[@coreycox2345]

I think she does all right. I doubt she has trained for this by being interviewed many times before, but her passion comes across. I am convinced that she is saying what she thinks. The important thing.

[@deschutesmaple4520]

Yes. She didn't come across very good on the first question, when Amy Goodman asked what she thought about Bolton and Pence seeing her as a traitor who should be punished. She could have done much better than she did, as she rambled on how the government labels poor, homeless, etc.

[@coreycox2345]

Someone could help her prepare for interviews the way my colleagues and I did for one another. A room full of people firing off the most challenging questions they could think of.

[@Darkmire]

I'm not sure what standards you are looking for. Do you want politicians who sound like canned robots or do you think we should seek new standards of electing real people who show authenticity and real patriotism? Most politicians just give us faux patriotism to disguise that they're actually just enriching themselves. Do you want those corrupt people to set the standards for politics?

[@coreycox2345]

I have worked with politicians and find her refreshing. The ones I know used opinion polls to develop a platform. A lot of people will be trying to discredit her. The thing that jumped out at me was the comment that she didn't finish school and worked at Starbucks, which I loved. After reading your comment and thinking more about it, this adds to her credibility. I would vote for her because it makes her look honest. She has earned her stripes in a far more challenging way than getting a B.S..

[@kurtlowder3276]

wow the opening questions of bolten calling for her execution really started a difficult interview. glad to see chelsea warm up after having to respond to such an insane video clip.

[@beijaflor1908]

u r not perchance kurt lowder from mtv back in the day r u?

[@deantubeful]

Hello Chelsea. I wish you well in the election.

[@ashleykrolikowski5427]

good for her. i hope she wins.

[@lutherdean6922]

thank you chelsea manning for doing this interview

[@julielawson9269]

What an amazing soul

[@veritasnunc8749]

She is a whistle blower.

[@MrGutsbsm]

Any one who sees Chelsea Manning as an American hero/ heroine, should definitely donate to her campaign to show true support, to help increase her chances of being elected

[@archiemelkonian]

I don’t see him as her but high five for the bravery

[@beijaflor1908]

perhaps u don't have to 'c him as her,' maybe it is enuff sometimes for some people, such as yerself, if u r able to forbear that chelsea does see herself as a her; as a she.... regardless of whether or not anyone else does.... u know? yes, very brave indeed, all around it seems....

[@King-IbnDragon]

You're not alone. I don't see him as her either. But mad respect for exposing war crimes.

[@7lllll]

i'm very impressed, she might be my favorite politician. i didn't expect that

[@celanbryant3320]

Well done Amy and Juan.

[@ericrobinson7184]

"Is their a question here?" was such a bad-ass reply, I thought having to even respond to the slime of this and the last administration was a low blow by DN, it was like clips of traitor Traitor TRAITOR, and how do you reply Chelsa? For a minute I thought I was watching Fox News. For the record, I bet Manning is far less afraid then when Amy was charged over the DAPL arrest, she was visibly shaking. Rock On Manning!

[@USAtoElsewhere]

My mother keeps up on politics, especially anything to do with the Trump administration. She told me Bolton is really bad. Here is another thing bad about him that I did not know. I hope Chelsea wins the Senate race and that she keeps fighting for both herself and for us until we win everything.

[@helmhurst]

I'd vote for her

[@King-IbnDragon]

Him.

[@Tunainthebrine79]

HERO OF THE PEOPLE!

[@King-IbnDragon]

synonyms for hero: brave man · man of courage · great man · man of the hour · Seeing as how he technically is a biological male...

[@rippingtons60]

Chelsea you are so awesome. You need to go on the the Jimmy Dore Show and the Young Turks as well.

[@itsolivier]

Yeah a jimmy doore interview would be much more riveting than a dn... and i am daily watcher of dn but it seems to be a bit repetitive

[@Amy-zb6ph]

There is no one in the entire world right now who I admire more than Chelsea Manning.

[@mamamac5267]

She leaked the truth,she’s a Hero 🦸‍♀️

[@King-IbnDragon]

lol He. Also, you say she, but then say "Hero". Synonyms for 'Hero': brave man · man of courage · great man · man of the hour. Confused much?

[@77utoob]

Thank You Ms Manning for all the good work you did for amerikkka and are still doing!!! You are a true Hero among the Fascists and I'm truly sorry the shitstorm the "authorities" brought down on you! I am ashamed of this fucked up nation and I am ashamed of EVERY minute I served it! signed MSgt, Retired disabled

[@ghosthermes]

We love you chelsea ❤

[@f8ofk8]

I am sympathetic to Chelsea, but I'm not hearing the clarity and coherence I want to hear from a potential senator. Her statements are very generalized. The lack of specifics concerns me.

[@pramodshinde9693]

She is Real Human being in the so called false Human being the world

[@johnmccabe6867]

its in my book.

[@respobabs]

Unless she is running in a district comprised exclusively of social media-using leftists, she needs to up her game politically to come across to the electorate. Really weak interview.

[@cizlerable]

Lot's of respect for Chelsea Manning, but she rambles all through this interview and that does not give me much hope for her chances of becoming senator. She may just be awkward, but you don't have the luxury to be awkward when you run.

[@justgivemethetruth]

Totally insensitive on Democracy Now!'s and Amy Goodman's part.

[@tiffsaver]

Are we still fighting for sexual rights in this country?? I have the answer for all of these 'rights' issues: EVERY HUMAN BEING ON EARTH SHOULD HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS... PERIOD.

[@coreycox2345]

I am glad that Wikileaks was in place or we probably would have never heard this story. It seems odd that the Washington Post and N.Y. Times had no interest. Hopefully, they learned something from the experience.

[@beijaflor1908]

no it was they had no technical efficacy to receive the extents of the content files.... she repeated herself re: this several times, n kept saying she shares more in detail in her book.... u musta missed somn.... just fyi.

[@peaceandlove544]

Cyberactivist and heroe

[@krisdevine7123]

She is amazing. She perseveres, & is therefore a real inspiration. For me, Chelsea is a true source of strength & courage when I feel that the most beautiful parts of life are the most under attack. I thank you, Chelsea. All best to you 💜

[@Jgp4xzdmqnmil]

We got it saving it for the book

[@jackl3586]

Senator Manning.

[@highvibee]

Manning is the embodiment of "fight the power"

[@mojochi100]

BRILLIANT 'DEMOCRACY NOW' THANKYOU AMY GOODMAN! THANKYOU CHELSEA MANNING THANKYOU JULIAN ASSANGE THANKYOU WIKILEAKS RELEASE RELEASE RELEASE THE TRUTH TELLERS, PUBLISHERS, WHISTLE BLOWERS PEACE NOT WAR! LOVE NOT HATE

[@USAtoElsewhere]

Zoltan Istvan also wants to remove borders so people are not limited to live only in their home countries, and very few are currently able to do this, with restrictive visas. He's similar to Chelsea also in his desire for a Universal Basic Income and re-vamping the prison system and generally re-vamping all systems that interfere with our freedoms.

[@alanblanes2876]

Chelsea Manning is one of the very few who has been tested and passed the Nuremberg Principle test. That is the kind of "values set" that John Bolton and Mike Pence need to contemplate on.

[@namnack]

A wonderful antidote to cognitive dissonance, this person..

[@aatt3209]

she has true grit, and this is what is needed in the voting population in Nov 2018 & 2020 in every state in the US

[@justgivemethetruth]

That is really a shitty question to confront Manning with ... the video of Bolton calling for her death ... what is the point in that Amy Goodman? Bringing back the trauma of the abuse dumped on her. I at least hope that she was prepared for that shocking video ... but it does not look like so?

[@aidaofearth]

Wow I am so so impressed. The world is actually not ready for this level of liberalism. Go Chelsea!

[@catloverkitten10]

I cannot bear that this fiercely courageous woman is still imprisoned. Her clarity is so needed right now in our era of lies and doublespeak.

[@amadeoorellana6863]

amazing!

[@andreajane3633]

prayers up, Chelsea. you are a true shero & guiding light for truth.

[@mamamac5267]

You’re country is as corrupt as mine.CHEALSEA MANNING IS A Hero

[@babycakes2077]

Tough chick!

[@michaelmoore3804]

I support Chelsea's mission.... however not having a conversation about multiple things with the response "It will be in my book" ... becomes a tired answer because she doesn't want to share much and buy her upcoming book ... talking openly will not affect anyone buying her book

[@jayallen81]

Wait. Is she writing a book?

[@oliviamonkey]

I'm on Chelsey's side 100% not only because I am Trans but for the injustice she and Julian suffer . I think the U S is living out a bad KARMA is there hope ? ?

[@ancaprodan3685]

♡

[@fozzy0266]

1984, on steroids. The world is fubar.

[@tradewinds2319]

I'm offended by men who try to deceive me in womens' clothes.

[@christopherdennis4280]

Funny how Manning makes both Amy and Juan look really old-fashioned, and out of touch. Or, a graduate student talking to his sympathetic, but pathetic, parents.

[@epona9166]

I just finished Chelsea Manning's book and saw her on Trevor Noah, and this older interview is difficult to watch -- because she just wasn't presenting herself well at all back then. And running for the Senate made no sense. She's a born activist, not a legislator. Her book is excellent, however, and you do get a very good understanding of her as a trans person and as an enlisted person. And yes, she's formidable and extremely brave.

[@shaisag1]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Jgp4xzdmqnmil]

I believe a country has a right to have borders just as ive a right to have a wall between my home and my neighbours. If i owned a farm id expect to have boundaries too

[@thetelescopeview6340]

Chelsea…. Congratulations you are Brave Smart. And 100000 per cent Correct.

[@justgivemethetruth]

Amy Goodman seems to really have a negative look on her face throughout this interview. It's creepy.

[@bubbabozo7789]

Bolton was "permanent representative to UN...2005-2006" That didn't seem permanent... : )

[@magicalthinkingbarbie4657]

??? Chelsea??? Why would you want to work with the system that jailed you?!?!

[@bullheimer]

currently still in jail at Detention Center; 2001 Mill Rd; Alexandria, VA 22314; Chelsea Manning 2F that is her mailing address, with her name on the bottom under the address. as of this date 4/20/2019 that's right 2019

[@pauldavid6345]

Why are liberals so down on Trump colluding with the Russians, yet give a pass to Chelsea Manning, even holding her up like a hero? Why the double standards?

[@DaveSCameron]

Have her explanation for downloading such a massive quantity of data minus even looking at it?

[@frankiegarcia2488]

I like her but I don’t know about closing prisons down and releasing prisoners….. and we do need borders or there would be a different kind of mess.

[@alin81-82]

War criminal Bolton should be in prison for life.

[@miriamgabriela1952]

Sick! Hard to understand a sick mind. You can't fight wrong doing with crazy. This person can't even put his own life together and he claims to have this great ideas for fixing a broken system. Blows my mind 🤯

[@Carmelita71111]

How could you be so judgmental you could try to accept people for who they are. not just on how they look on the outside . little shallow. what did Martin Luther King say judge not on color or the way people look. it's the content of character. I try to look at things on a deeper level and what she sacrificed her personal freedom in life. to wake people up ! think about it.

[@rachelk7555]

He will need to learn to speak better without saying “you know” in every sentence.

[@AudioPervert1]

she keeps saying #wegotthis ... yet what is that 'this' or even what is next ?! she could inspire and empower millions of women, men and trans folks across the world instead of pandering for the rainbow struck minions on twitter ....

[@rykson161]

I notice she is fighting for immigrants and trans but she never mentions black people !

[@1966johnnywayne]

I was manning...and then I wasn't

[@NeilBlanchard]

I think that Wikileaks and what Chelsea Manning (and Edward Snowden for that matter) are very different cases.

[@ladybug5859]

Neil i agree. Manning was a 21-year-old child with --as far as I can tell --little to no education (possibly this local College) and they should never have been put in a position of such great importance. Manning horrified her and wanted to dump it because it was overwhelming and other people deserved to see it. The media didn't want the dump and Wikileaks thought it was an opportunity and took it and dumped it -- hundreds of thousands of uncurated pages-- which is not journalism nor do I consider it a responsible method of giving the people access to this information. OF course Snowden was the only one who was responsible. He's very intelligent and he curated it and he conveyed it to a media platform wherein tgey git a Pulitzer and he got banned from the country of his birth. Go figure.

[@RussiaNukesAmerica3]

If America is a democracy does the d-e-m-o stand for demon ?

[@albedoshader]

I’ll just play dumb and ignore your lame word play and enlighten you instead. It’s never too late to learn something new: Actually, the “demo” in democracy means “people”, from Greek “demos”. “Democracy” as a whole means “popular government” (popular in the sense of “by the people”). “Demon” originates from Greek “daimon”, meaning “lesser god, deity, guiding spirit”, which in turn comes from Proto-Indo-European “*dai-mon”, meaning “divider/provider of destinies”.

[@bubbabozo7789]

Is it me or does Manning look like NBA MVP Steve Nash?

[@opalgoo3170]

Chelsea........ Chelsea......there's something you should know about this woman.......she 's um.....chypher.... itself

[@skcrw252]

I dont think the key issue in her situation was not being able to grow her hair