Breaking news – Pussy Riot Members Freed!

I got this from Amnesty International:  Tracy, Families of the two imprisoned Pussy Riot members finally have something to celebrate: their loved ones are coming home! You helped make this happen. Since the arrest of Masha, Nadya and Katya for their February 2012 performance of a protest song in a Moscow cathedral, your advocacy, public demonstrations, protest art, and messages of solidarity kept up a steady stream of international public pressure leading to this moment. While Katya was released on probation after an appeal hearing in October 2012, Nadya and Masha were sent to notorious Russian penal colonies. Today, they were granted amnesty. Nadya and Masha are now freed, but they still have a criminal record. We all know that their release should be unconditional -- and we’re determined to keep advocating for free speech in Russia. We’ll keep you posted on how you can get involved in this effort leading up to the Olympic Winter Games in Russia next year. In solidarity, Jasmine Heiss Individuals and Communities at Risk Campaigner Amnesty International USA PS – We’re collecting messages to send directly to Pussy Riot. Send a message to welcome Masha and Katya home!