PayPal Backs Down, Reinstates Account for Supporters of Bradley Manning

Apparently reacting to enormous backlash from supporters and criticism from the media, PayPal has reinstated the account of Courage to Resist, an organization which has partnered with the Bradley Manning Support Network to raise funds for the defense of accused WikiLeaks whistleblower Bradley Manning. The change in account status came only hours after the nonprofit organization published a press release drawing attention to the matter. Over 10,000 people signed the petition hosted by Firedoglake today urging PayPal to reinstate the charitable account, while many more supporters called PayPal directly to voice their criticisms.

Within hours, PayPal responded — reinstating the account so that Courage to Resist and the Bradley Manning Support Network can continue their work.

PayPal Cuts Service to Alleged WikiLeaks Whistle-blower Support Effort

Update: PayPal Backs Down, Reinstates Account for Supporters of Bradley Manning

The online payment provider PayPal has frozen the account of Courage to Resist, which in collaboration with the Bradley Manning Support Network is currently raising funds in support of U.S. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning. PayPal was one way people–especially international residents–were able to contribute to the grassroots effort supporting the accused WikiLeaks whistle-blower.

Bradley Manning Support Network Praises New Advocacy Organization

The Bradley Manning Support Network is proud to support the newest addition to the movement to support accused WikiLeaks whistleblower Pfc. Bradley Manning. The Bradley Manning Advocacy Fund. “The Advocacy Fund serves a vital function in our movement, providing the public with truthful information about the case and combating the widespread misinformation about Manning. We’re happy to be working alongside the Advocacy Fund and promoting each others’ efforts,” said Mike Gogulski, founder and steering committee member of the Bradley Manning Support Network.

House, Mitnick discuss Manning’s confinement with Australian Broadcasting

In a recent segment of the Australian Broadcasting Network’s investigative television show “Four Corners,” David House, Kevin Mitnick and others were interviewed about the circumstances surrounding Bradley Manning’s case and current confinement at US MCB Quantico, Virginia. David House is a computer science researcher, friend of Manning’s, and member of the Bradley Manning Support Network….

Berkeley City Council to Weigh Resolution on Bradley Manning’s Deprivation of Human Rights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA: Bob Meola Bradley Manning Support Network press@bradleymanning.org bobmeola@mindspring.com +1-510-644-1102 Berkeley City Council to weigh resolution on Bradley Manning’s deprivation of human rights in pre-trial confinement Manning still receiving cruel and unusual punishment By the Bradley Manning Support Network BERKELEY, California, 11 February 2011 — On Tuesday, February 15th, the Berkeley City…

Bradley spirits soar at mention of democratic uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt

February 2, 2011. David House, a friend of Bradley Manning and one of a limited number of visitors, reported that Bradley’s “mood and mind soared when I mentioned the democratic uprisings in Egypt.”