Martin Pengelly’s article (8 December) on the denial of Chelsea Manning’s transgender rights rightly argues that it has become a “cause celebre for transgender rights in the military and even worldwide”. Chelsea has become one of the world’s best-known whistleblowers. Not only the LGBTQ movement but also the anti-war, anti-racist, anti-rape and anti-zionist movements have organised actions in 10 cities so far – from Berlin to Vancouver, San Francisco and Istanbul – to mark Chelsea’s birthday on 17 December. Since we have all benefited from her whistleblowing, we have a responsibility to get her out. In London, we will stand at St Martin-in-the-Fields, from 2.30pm to back her transgender rights and demand her release. All are welcome.
Didi Rossi Queer Strike
Ben Martin Payday Men’s Network
