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PUSSY RIOT

All LITTLE MONSTERS, I've just learned that in Moscow, Pride marches have just been banned for 100 years. Anti-gay activists are using the Russian government's gay gag laws to sue Madonna for $10,000,000 because she spoke up for the LGBT community. And punk band Pussy Riot has been sentenced to 2 years in prison for their musical protest - deemed "homosexual propaganda." Today, I told President Putin to stop the persecution in Russia and take action immediately to prevent these kind of things from happening ever again. Will you join me? www.allout.org/RussianRiot

Dr. Reverend@beastsnlunatics 13y

I posted something on this a few days ago but it did not get any traction... Agreed. Considering how much public attention that this case is drawing worldwide, I believe that it is something worth discussing. Madonna has spoken out recently saying, "I protest the conviction and sentencing of Pussy Riot to a penal colony for two years for a 40 second performance extolling their political opinions. Even if one disagrees with the location or how they chose to express themselves, the sentence is too harsh and in fact is inhumane. I call on all those who love freedom to condemn this unjust punishment. I urge artists around the world to speak up in protest against this travesty. They've spent enough time in jail. I call on ALL of Russia to let Pussy Riot go free." Perhaps, Gaga should make a statement here... no? I mean after all she is the most followed person on Twitter. Here's additional background: chtodelat.wordpress.com/2012/08/17/nadezhda-tolokonnikova-letter-from-jail/

Dr. Reverend@beastsnlunatics 13y

I posted something on this a few days ago but it did not get any traction...

Mons†er Mitchell@pridewarrior 13y

Signed. This is absolutely outrageous, in every sense of the word. WHO are they to decide on the rights of Humanity??? WTF!

Joana S.@strangerelite 13y

It's not about MDNA. But the right to speak and think freely.