Pussy Riots

The rule of the iron fist is being challenged by women and men in Russia. Punk Rock is banded in Russia, Freedom of Speech is banded in Russia, Journalism is a deadly calling in Russia, LGBTQ is banded in Russia, Human Rights is banded in Russia and Corruption defines Russia. There is 137 countries examined for government corruption, Russia is ranked the 133rd most corrupted country and The United States is ranked at 19 on the list.

On March 3, 2012, two of the group members, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova andMaria Alyokhina, were arrested and charged with hooliganism. A third member, Yekaterina Samutsevich, was arrested on March 16. Denied bail, they were held in custody until their trial began in late July. On August 17, 2012, the three members were convicted of "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred", and each was sentenced to two years imprisonment.^[8][9][10] Two other members of the group, who escaped arrest after the February protest, reportedly left Russia fearing prosecution.^[11] On October 10, following an appeal, Samutsevich was freed on probation and her sentence suspended. The sentences of the other two women were upheld.^[12] In late October 2012, Alyokhina and Tolokonnikova were sent to separate prisons.^{[13] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pussy_Riot} 

photo by igor mukhin 

As i watched the film "Pussy Riot" directed by Natasha Fissiak,i felt inspired by the courage of the women who stand against the oppression going on in their country. A country who is growing backwards with penis envy that instills fear into citizens of Russia then blames the west for their blind black eyes. How to do you oppress a nation? Poorly educate the masses and forbid them knowledge of their constitutional rights. Better yet do what Pennsylvania Senator Anthony Williams did and change the constitution to fit their personal gains.

The biggest challenge in advocacy is getting the masses to understand their rights and join the movement. In Russia and The United States of America the citizens are living a broken life and seek freedom from fear. The women of Pussy Riot are working to develop a culture of protest to bridge the disconnect in their culture. They are having the dialogue that most want to ignore and like the Zapatista women they are enhancing the lives of Russian citizens. Knowledge is Power and the women of Pussy Riot are sharing their knowledge with the world.

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