Photography Mark Peckmezian, Styling Emma WymanPolitics / NewsPolitics / NewsChelsea Manning shares her first message since being released from jailThe whistleblower and activist is practising social distancing and distributing equipment to those in need during coronavirusShareLink copied ✔️April 22, 2020April 22, 2020Text Thom Waite Chelsea Manning is back in New York city, according to a Twitter post shared April 21, the first since a judge ordered her release from a Virginia jail in March following a reported suicide attempt. In the social media post, the whistleblower and campaigner is seen wearing a facemask, and writes: “doing what i can to help collect & distribute PPE to some of those most in need.” Like pretty much everyone else, she has also “been staying safe inside a lot” during the coronavirus pandemic. “Thankful for all your wonderful love and support!” she adds. “We will get through this together.” Manning has previously thanked her supporters after being freed from a stint in prison back in 2019. “An incredible spring of solidarity and love has boiled over,” she wrote at the time, in response to messages of gratitude and encouragement from friends and allies. Manning’s release in March 2020 came despite her ongoing refusal to testify to a grand jury investigating WikiLeaks. Critics of grand juries claim that they are “open to dishonesty due their inherent secrecy” and often lead to unjust indictments. Read Manning’s message in the tweet below. hi all - been staying safe inside a lot 🏠 doing what i can to help collect & distribute PPE to some of those most in need 🚫🦠 thankful for all your wonderful love and support! we will get through this together 😷🌈💕 #WeGotThispic.twitter.com/GOQCya7BJ9— Chelsea E. Manning (@xychelsea) April 21, 2020Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureBeautyThe rise of the intellectual tattoo Nike FashionNike celebrates the culture of soccer ahead of a summer shaped by the gameLife & CultureWhy so many young people are training to be death doulasLife & Culture5 times ‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin did the impossible on the iceBeautyHoroscopes June 2026: The stars say love deeply and risk embarrassmentFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy