Chelsea Manning
Chelsea Manning is a former army private-turned-whistleblower who gained notoriety for leaking classified information to WikiLeaks.
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Chelsea Manning, a former United States Army soldier, gained prominence for leaking classified military and diplomatic documents to WikiLeaks in 2010. This act sparked a significant and contentious debate over government secrecy and press freedom. Manning is also a well-known trans activist and advocate for prison reform. She has contributed to The Guardian and even pursued public office in 2018. Manning’s most notable accomplishments include her involvement with WikiLeaks, her activism for transgender rights, and her efforts towards prison reform.