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WikiLeaks soldier Bradley Manning ‘bullied for being gay’

It has been claimed that alleged WikiLeaks source Bradley Manning was mocked and assaulted for being gay while in the US Army. Manning was working as a military intelligence specialist when he was...

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Amnesty International marks first year of Chelsea Manning’s prison sentence...

Amnesty International has renewed its calls for the release of Chelsea Manning from prison, one year into her 35-year sentence under the Espionage Act for disseminating classified information via...

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Tipster alerts Grindr users of location-based security breach

Hackers are claiming they can pinpoint the exact locations of Grindr users, right down to what room they are in. NDTV reports an anonymous whistleblower has been sending more than 100,000 messages to...

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Edward Snowden: Gay marriage movement shows why governments shouldn’t have...

Whistleblower Edward Snowden has cited lobbyists for same-sex marriage as an example of why governments shouldn’t have too much control over surveillance. Mr Snowden is a former computer analyst who...

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Chelsea Manning pleads for help to ‘keep appeal going’ amid growing legal bills

Jailed whistleblower Chelsea Manning has pleaded for help to keep her appeal going – amid a number of mounting legal bills. Private Manning, who announced her transition to female in 2013, is currently...

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Genuine secret spy report leaked online… branded ‘fake and gay’

A whistleblower managed to leak secret documents from a spy agency onto the internet – but they were branded “fake and gay” online. Australian Department of Defence graduate Michael Scerba is facing...

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Wikileaks upset after secret spy report dismissed online as ‘fake and gay’

Wikileaks has urged whistleblowers to take more care – after secret documents from a spy agency were branded “fake and gay” when leaked onto an internet forum. Australian Department of Defence graduate...

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Chelsea Manning found guilty of ‘infractions’ over expired toothpaste

Jailed whistleblower Chelsea Manning has been founded guilty of ‘infractions’ over a tube of expired toothpaste – but she will not face indefinite solitary confinement. Private Manning, who announced...

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Chelsea Manning ‘forced to cut hair short’ by military

Despite a court ruling she has a right to transition, whistleblower Chelsea Manning is still forced to have a short haircut. Private Manning, who announced her transition to female in 2013, is...

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US Government: It’s a ‘security risk’ to let Chelsea Manning grow her hair,...

The US Government has defending forcibly cutting jailed whistleblower Chelsea Manning’s hair – but they won’t say why long hair is a ‘security risk’. Private Manning, who announced her transition to...

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Trans whistleblower Chelsea Manning releases her own podcast from prison

Chelsea Manning has released her own podcast from prison – in which she opens up about her life, from being the victim of homophobic bullying to her transition. Private Manning, who announced her...

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Chelsea Manning denied access to legal counsel after hospitalisation, say...

Trans whistleblower Chelsea Manning has been denied access to legal counsel after being briefly hospitalised, her attorneys have said. Manning, entered her seventh year in prison earlier this year...

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Chelsea Manning could face decades of solitary confinement after suicide attempt

Trans whistleblower Chelsea Manning could be facing decades of solitary confinement, after attempting to take her own life. Private Manning, who announced her transition to female in 2013, is currently...

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Jailed whistleblower Chelsea Manning ‘will be allowed gender surgery behind...

The US military has agreed to allow transgender whistleblower Chelsea Manning to transition behind bars, after she went on hunger strike over her treatment. Private Manning, who announced her...

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Chelsea Manning sentenced to solitary confinement over suicide attempt

Trans whistleblower Chelsea Manning has been sentenced to 14 days in solitary confinement – after attempting suicide over lack of gender treatment. Private Manning, who announced her transition to...

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Chelsea Manning reveals new pic of herself after prison release ‘so here I am’

Trans whistleblower Chelsea Manning has revealed a new photo of herself after being released from prison yesterday. In one of his final acts as President, Barack Obama commuted the sentence of Pvt...

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Chelsea Manning to give first TV interview to ABC’s Nightline

Recently freed trans whistleblower Chelsea Manning is to give her first television interview. In one of his final acts as President, Barack Obama commuted the sentence of Pvt Chelsea Manning, who had...

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‘He knew I wasn’t out to my mum’: Whistleblower Shahmir Sanni breaks down in...

Whistleblower Shahmir Sanni broke down in tears during an interview today – as he discussed being outed by Theresa May’s political secretary. Prime Minister Theresa May’s special adviser Stephen...

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Theresa May aide Stephen Parkinson urged to resign after ‘outing’ gay...

A senior aide to Theresa May is facing calls to resign after revealing the sexuality of a whistleblower – who says his family in Pakistan have been put in danger. Prime Minister Theresa May’s special...

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Brexit whistleblower Shahmir Sanni: Theresa May is a hypocrite who weaponised...

A few years ago, someone like Shahmir Sanni would have seemed destined for the Conservative Party A-list. The 24-year-old political activist is both charming and intensely intellectual, speaking in...

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