Huge Bradley Manning contingent at the San Francisco LGBT Pride parade

The ANSWER Coalition actively supports the following demonstrations initiated by the Bradley Manning Support Network. Below is the call to action issued by the BMSN at this critical point in Bradley's legal case

Rally in front of Maj. General Buchanan’s office!

Friday, July 26
3:00pm-5:30pm
Ft. McNair, Washington, D.C.

Organizer Email: [email protected]
Organizer Phone #: 202-714-8530

JOIN OUR DAY OF ACCOUNTABILITY – defend whistleblowing and speak truth to power!

After three years of confinement, Army whistleblower and peace prize winner Bradley Manning’s trial is drawing to a close. Join us before it’s too late on July 26 from 3-5:30pm at Ft. McNair (4th St and P St SW, near the Waterfront metro, Washington DC) outside the office of Major General Jeffrey Buchanan, the Convening Authority overseeing Bradley Manning’s trial.

General Buchanan is a powerful figure who can reduce any sentence resulting from a conviction. While he reigns over Bradley’s destiny, we’re calling upon him to do the right thing!

The information that Bradley gave the public exposed the unjust detainment of innocent people at Guantanamo Bay, showed us the true human cost of our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, helped fuel pro-democratic movements in the Arab world, and changed journalism forever. There is no evidence that anyone was harmed as a result of the leaked information, yet Bradley faces life in prison.

This is our opportunity to bring home to Gen. Buchanan the importance of his sentencing decision, not only for fair American justice, but for government accountability, international human rights, and the protection of other whistleblowers, including NSA Edward Snowden.

Enough is enough. The public has a right to know. So join us on Friday, July 26th and let the military feel the heat!

DC/MD/VA area folks please spread the word by downloading the poster from our website and posting it around your neighborhood or workplace. To volunteer or help with outreach, contact: Carrie 202-714-8530 / [email protected]

E-mail [email protected] if you’d like to endorse this event.

P.S. We understand that many supporters work 9-5PM so we are asking you to plan on leaving work early so we can have maximum impact on the base.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/479855288757353/

Worldwide solidarity events July 27

On Saturday, July 27, there are more than 30 events registered worldwide. Please join us for what will be the last coordinated international day of action of Bradley's court martial! Remember, it is not only a well-meaning 25-year-old soldier on trial, but also our right as citizens to stay informed of what government officials do in our name. Actions are taking place in the following cities:

Don't see an event listed for your community? Consider holding a vigil in a highly visible location, organizing a letter-writing campaign to Maj. Gen. Buchanan's office, or handing out flyers and collecting petition signatures at a local community event. You can register your action on our website.