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kpete

(71,900 posts)
Wed Apr 23, 2014, 06:22 PM Apr 2014

Congratulations Chelsea Elizabeth Manning

Last edited Wed Apr 23, 2014, 08:21 PM - Edit history (1)

How Chelsea Manning sees herself. Portrait by Alicia Neal, commissioned by the Chelsea Manning Support Network. Bigger pic at: http://www.chelseamanning.org/featured/chelsea-mannings-statement-on-her-legal-name-change

Today is an exciting day. A judge in the state of Kansas has officially ordered my name to be changed from “Bradley Edward Manning” to “Chelsea Elizabeth Manning.” I’ve been working for months for this change, and waiting for years.

It’s worth noting that in both mail and in-person, I’ve often been asked, “Why are you changing your name?” The answer couldn’t be simpler: because it’s a far better, richer, and more honest reflection of who I am and always have been –a woman named Chelsea.

But there is another question I’ve been asked nearly as much, “why are you making this request of the Leavenworth district court?” This is a more complicated question, but the short answer is simple: because I have to.

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I’m optimistic that things can –and certainly will –change for the better. There are so many people in America today that are willing and open to discuss trans-related issues. Hopefully today’s name change, while so meaningful to me personally, can also raise awareness of the fact that we trans* people exist everywhere in America today, and that we have must jump through hurdles every day just for being who we are. If I’m successful in obtaining access to trans healthcare, it will not only be something I have wanted for a long time myself, but it will also open the door for many people, both inside and outside the military, to request the right to live more open, fulfilled lives


http://www.chelseamanning.org/featured/chelsea-mannings-statement-on-her-legal-name-change

via:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/04/23/1294129/-Congratulations-Chelsea-Elizabeth-Manning
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chelsea-manning/a-statement-on-my-legal-name-change_b_5199874.html?utm_hp_ref=homepage
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Congratulations Chelsea Elizabeth Manning (Original Post) kpete Apr 2014 OP
Excellent. K&R Jefferson23 Apr 2014 #1
That's good news. K&R Louisiana1976 Apr 2014 #2
In a land where civil liberties have been waylaid and destroyed for the sake of truedelphi Apr 2014 #3
k&r thanks for posting. nm rhett o rick Apr 2014 #4
Congrats! Otelo Apr 2014 #5
Cangrats to a Defender of our Democracy and a true American Patriot! bvar22 Apr 2014 #6

truedelphi

(32,324 posts)
3. In a land where civil liberties have been waylaid and destroyed for the sake of
Wed Apr 23, 2014, 06:39 PM
Apr 2014

"National security" I am glad this this brave warrior will be able, at least, to be called by the name she has chosen.

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