April 26, 2012
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April 25, 2012
Free Pussy Riot, the Only Band that Matters in 2012 by Tobi Vail
 Please share! There is a political motive: three women associated with the group have been held in solitary confinement in a pre-trial detention for two months that was just extended for an additional two months. If convicted they face 7 years in prison and two of these women are mothers of small children. They are being charged with “hooliganism” for performing a song in Moscow’s biggest cathedral. It is my understanding that in Russia “hooligan” is a political term similar to “terrorist” or “gang member” in the U.S. in the sense that it changes the focus from behavior (a particular crime) to identity (who you know, what you stand for politically, how you conduct business, etc). I have the sense that this political delineation increases the likelihood that they will be tortured and/or unfairly treated by the courts, which are not independent in Russia. I have heard that support in the west makes a huge difference RE:political prisoners in Russia. But it is complicated because Putin discredits his opposition by saying they are working for the USA, so in that sense solidarity actions and statements should try to avoid perpetuating the simplistic duality of Russia=bad/repressive, USA=good/freedom of speech and focus on what we have in common with Pussy Riot - as feminists, advocates of LGBTQ rights, anarchists/leftists, people who value the separation of church and state/political transparency, people who oppose the Prison Industrial Complex (PIC) as a racist and violent institution, Etc.FREE PUSSY RIOT!

Free Pussy Riot, the Only Band that Matters in 2012 by Tobi Vail


Please share!

There is a political motive: three women associated with the group have been held in solitary confinement in a pre-trial detention for two months that was just extended for an additional two months. If convicted they face 7 years in prison and two of these women are mothers of small children. They are being charged with “hooliganism” for performing a song in Moscow’s biggest cathedral. It is my understanding that in Russia “hooligan” is a political term similar to “terrorist” or “gang member” in the U.S. in the sense that it changes the focus from behavior (a particular crime) to identity (who you know, what you stand for politically, how you conduct business, etc). I have the sense that this political delineation increases the likelihood that they will be tortured and/or unfairly treated by the courts, which are not independent in Russia. I have heard that support in the west makes a huge difference RE:political prisoners in Russia. But it is complicated because Putin discredits his opposition by saying they are working for the USA, so in that sense solidarity actions and statements should try to avoid perpetuating the simplistic duality of Russia=bad/repressive, USA=good/freedom of speech and focus on what we have in common with Pussy Riot - as feminists, advocates of LGBTQ rights, anarchists/leftists, people who value the separation of church and state/political transparency, people who oppose the Prison Industrial Complex (PIC) as a racist and violent institution, Etc.

FREE PUSSY RIOT!

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April 19, 2012

Attention musicians and music fans!

Today is the day to donate a portion of your income and/or the price of a record to Pussy Riot!

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April 18, 2012
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Free Pussy Riot! Words and music by Alice Bag

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These women face up to 7 years in prison for this action if convicted. This punishment is totally unreasonable for the ‘crime’, in which no person or property was harmed. Demand Immediate Release of Maria, Nadezhda and Ekaterina ! FREE PUSSY RIOT!

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A female sex organ which is supposed to be receiving and shapeless suddenly starts a radical rebellion against the cultural order, which tries to constantly define it and show its appropriate place.
Garadzha, Pussy Riot from Meeting Pussy Riot

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April 17, 2012
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Death to Prison, Freedom of Protest: FREE PUSSY RIOT by Tobi Vail

a statement in support of Pussy Riot on 4-15-12

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April 16, 2012

April 19: Free Pussy Riot Action Day

Show Your Solidarity on the day of the trial

From FREEPUSSYRIOT.org

April 19th, the day of the trial is the action day to show your real support and solidarity with the Pussy Riot and their three alleged members unfairly jailed in Moscow !
 
Take Action and Make Noise:
 
-  protest in front  of Russian Embassy in your country
-  phone Russian Government 
-  call press
-  wear your balaclavas
-  organize a gig
-  post on FB / Youtube / Twitter
-  send solidarity letters
-  donate
 
Join Our Protest and Demand Immediate Release of Maria, Nadezhda and Ekaterina !
 

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We have nothing to worry about, because if the repressive Putinist police crooks throw one of us in prison, five, ten fifteen or more girls will put on colorful balaclavas and continue the fight against their symbols of power
Pussy Riot, on getting arrested in Meeting Pussy Riot
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