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Pussy Riot Olympia Solidarity Action to demand the immediate...

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:20:25 -0400

Pussy Riot Olympia Solidarity Action to demand the immediate release of Pussy Riot Moscow. Made in Olympia, summer 2012.

Pussy Riot is an anonymous anti-authoritarian feminist collective
that stages unsanctioned concerts as a means of political protest.
They formed in Moscow in September 2011 in response to Vladimir
Putin’s decision to run for re-election.

On February 21, 2012 Pussy Riot staged a “punk prayer” at a cathedral in Moscow, following which three alleged participants in the action were arrested and charged with “hooliganism”. They were convicted and sentenced to two years in prison. Their recent appeal was postponed until October 10.

Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Yekaterina Samutsevich and Maria Alekhina are political prisoners. Amnesty International calls for their immediate release. Solidarity actions are happening around the globe.

Free Pussy Riot photo by Sara Peté

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 23:52:00 -0400

Free Pussy Riot

photo by Sara Peté

Free Pussy Riot - Tobi Vail & The Pussy Riot Olympia...

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 23:41:00 -0400

Free Pussy Riot - Tobi Vail & The Pussy Riot Olympia Solidarity Band

Permanent Wave NYC Benefit for Pussy Riot - June 12

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:02:45 -0400

Tuesday, June 12
Benefit for Pussy Riot – Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys! (DJ Set), Heliotropes, Shady Hawkins, TinVulva @ Death By Audio
All ages, 8pm, $7

for more info check out kathleen hanna’s blog

Video

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:48:36 -0400

Video

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:31:10 -0400

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

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:59:41 -0400

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

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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!

Attention musicians and music fans! Today is the day to donate a...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:05:48 -0400

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!

Free Pussy Riot! Words and music by Alice Bag

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:05:44 -0400

Free Pussy Riot! Words and music by Alice Bag

These women face up to 7 years in prison for this action if...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:55:45 -0400

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!

"A female sex organ which is supposed to be receiving and shapeless suddenly starts a radical..."

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:53:46 -0400

““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

Death to Prison, Freedom of Protest: FREE PUSSY RIOT by Tobi...

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:08:00 -0400

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

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

April 19: Free Pussy Riot Action Day

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:49:00 -0400

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 !

"We have nothing to worry about, because if the repressive Putinist police crooks throw one of us in..."

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:47:00 -0400

““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

Pussy Riot Solidarity from St. Petersburg

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:37:51 -0400

Pussy Riot Solidarity from St. Petersburg

Pussy Riot Solidarity from Arizona

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:35:59 -0400

Pussy Riot Solidarity from Arizona

Pussy Riot Solidarity from Právo

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:28:28 -0400

Pussy Riot Solidarity from Právo

Pussy Riot Solidarity from Berlin

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:25:16 -0400

Pussy Riot Solidarity from Berlin

Pussy Riot Solidarity from Glasgow

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:23:49 -0400

Pussy Riot Solidarity from Glasgow

Free Pussy Riot by Vagina Dentata

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:16:33 -0400

Free Pussy Riot by Vagina Dentata