Tag Archives: Punk Rock

Member of Pussy Riot Disappears During Prison Transfer

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Barry Donegan

Tweet Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, one of the best-known members of the anti-Putin punk rock group Pussy Riot, was convicted by the Russian government of “hooliganism” after participating in a performance art stunt in 2012 and subsequently received a two-year prison sentence. … Continue reading →

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Punk Rock and Liberty: Testing the First Amendment

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Barry Donegan

Tweet Liberty Mosh Pit Most musical genres have some artists who push boundaries when it comes to freedom of speech. For example, countless folk, hip hop, country, and rock musicians have unleashed songs packed with controversial content and innovative new … Continue reading →

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