Silverstone to Putin: Feed Pussy Riot Vegan Meals
Maria Alekhina, a vegan member of the feminist punk band Pussy Riot, reportedly collapsed from malnutrition during a recent court appearance where three members of the protest band are currently on trial in Russia.
After learning that Maria was struggling, Hollywood sweetheart and vegan cookbook author actor Alicia Silverstone sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin asking him to make plant-based foods available to imprisoned Alekhina and all Russian prisoners.
In her letter, Alicia writes, “Regardless of the trial and its outcome, I’m sure you can agree that everyone has the right to show compassion and refrain from harming animals by being vegan”.
PETA and Alicia stand ready to help Russian authorities plan nutritious, inexpensive vegan meals for all inmates.
Pussy Riot image: Lorena Cupcake / CC-BY-SA-2.0
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