Playing for both teams: 6 LGBTQ+ spies from history
From the world wars and Red Scare to the fight for Irish independence, here are some queer spies worth knowing.
October 13, 2025
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Op-ed: How Bradley Manning Changed Fate of Whistleblowers
Soldier Bradley Manning now faces up to 136 years in prison for espionage charges.
July 31, 2013
Bradley Manning Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy
But the former Army intelligence officer could still serve up to 125 years in prison for 'espionage.'
July 30, 2013
Chelsea Manning to Be Released After 7 Years of Confinement
Arrested for espionage in 2010, Chelsea Manning is finally being released after serving time in a male prison.
May 10, 2017
Report Ties Antigay Group VP to Pentagon Spy Ring
An investigative journalist says William 'Jerry' Boykin, vice president of the Family Research Council, used evangelical groups to cover espionage.
October 27, 2015
Assange Offers to Surrender If Chelsea Manning Is Granted Clemency
Assange has been in self-imposed exile at an embassy in London for more than four years, to avoid extradition to Sweden on sexual assault charges. He could face espionage charges in the U.S.
January 16, 2017
Chelsea Manning's Senate Run Is Met With Enthusiasm, Transphobia
The transgender whistleblower's political campaign has sparked strong reactions on both sides of the political spectrum.
January 14, 2018
Bradley Manning Pleads Guilty on Some Charges, to Be Tried on Others
Supporters of the soldier, accused of sharing national security-related documents with website WikiLeaks, say prosecution is unnecessary, given his guilty plea.
March 1, 2013
Brittney Griner and Wife Remember Americans Still Imprisoned Overseas One Year After Release
The couple released a message for the one-year anniversary of Brittney Griner's release from Russia.
December 8, 2023
Op-ed: Bradley Manning, A Prisoner of Conscience
What does the Obama Administration have against Bradley Manning?
March 7, 2013
Brittney Griner, former Russian captive and current Olympian, celebrates historic prisoner swap
The WNBA star in Paris for the Olympics issued a joyful statement after news of the exchange spread.
August 2, 2024
S.F.'s Pride Marshal: Bradley Manning
The queer Army intelligence officer won't be able to attend because he's been in prison for three years for his role in the Wikileaks scandal.
April 26, 2013
Creepy Russians Hack Out Olympian's Medical History
Elena Delle Donne, the out Olympian and WNBA MVP, says she received official permission to take the medication identified in her hacked records.
September 14, 2016
Spy Thriller Starring Ellen Page Moves Forward
The script for the film adaptation of Greg Rucka's acclaimed Queen and Country is undergoing rewrites.
April 1, 2014
In Defending Trump, Baleful Republicans Are Severely Wounding America
Even the Log Cabin Republicans joined in the thrashing, creating an ominous atmosphere by bashing the FBI and undermining justice with a total disregard for the consequences.
August 9, 2022
Queer Star Janelle Monáe to Play Bi Icon Josephine Baker
Streaming services are fighting for the rights to the upcoming A24 series De La Resistance.
May 5, 2022
Chelsea Manning Released But May Head Back To Jail
A court held the trans whistleblower in contempt two months ago for refusing to testify about WikiLeaks.
May 10, 2019
Chelsea Manning Has a Message for Obama: 'Thank You'
The transgender whistleblower gave her first post-prison television interview on ABC News.
June 9, 2017
Actor Victor Garber Confirms: Yep, He's Gay
The well-regarded actor, currently on the big screen in Argo and the small one in Deception, says yes, his life partner is a man.
January 14, 2013