May 12, 2014 by the Chelsea Manning Support Network
This weekend, DC area activists in conjunction with the Chelsea Manning Support Network protested in front of the White House, demanding Obama reply to Chelsea’s request for executive clemency. The White House has stated that they will not respond until her appeals process, which could take years, is complete. Supporters joined together to demand Obama stop using stalling tactics; banners urge Obama to do the right thing and pardon Chelsea Manning.
The protest also featured a representation of the bongo truck in the leaked video, Collateral Murder, an important visual reminder of the war crimes Chelsea exposed. Quotes demonstrating the soldiers’ blood lust such as, “Look at all those dead bastards” and “Light ‘em up” adorn the truck.
You too can help demand a White House response by taking action in your community, and by signing our petition requesting a presidential pardon.