This biography covers the life of Chelsea Manning, an American whistleblower and activist who gained global recognition for leaking classified government documents to WikiLeaks. The text details her military service as an intelligence analyst in Iraq and the subsequent court-martial where she was sentenced to 35 years in prison. It outlines her legal battles, the eventual commutation of her sentence by President Obama, and her repeated incarcerations for refusing to testify against Julian Assange. Beyond her legal history, the source documents Manning’s gender transition, her public advocacy for transgender rights, and her efforts to run for political office. Additionally, it exa ...