Artists across the pop music world have spoken out in support of Russian punk trio Pussy Riot, on trial for hooliganism for their “punk prayer” performance at Moscow’s Christ the Savior Cathedral back in February, during which they asked the Virgin Mary to “drive out” Vladimir Putin. The trio could face up to three years in prison, and supporters of the group range from from Yoko Ono to the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Madonna, who told fans at her Moscow show that the musicians have “done something courageous” and that she is praying for their freedom.

Joining in the chorus of support is Kathleen Hanna, former member of Bikini Kill and one of the key figures in the spreading of the riot grrrl movement. Yesterday, Hanna decried the incarceration of Pussy Riot on her blog, calling their trial “a total farce” and recalling her time in Bikini Kill and the challenges of being a musician and being forthright about one’s politics. She suggests the establishment of a solidarity movement, a revival of riot grrrl in league with Pussy Riot, with regional offshoots all over the world doing political/DIY/feminist/punk art, music and performance. As she writes:

“And maybe if this trial turns out as the prosecutors want it to, with the women getting at least 3 years, we all play benefits and go to Russia en masse under the banner that we are all Pussy Riot, Yoko Ono could be in Pussy Riot, Patti Smith could be wearing a mask next to a troupe of girls from Tennessee storming the Cathedral of Christ the Savior screaming ‘We are all Pussy Riot!!!’”

While discussing the possibility of Pussy Riot satellite movements in each city, Hanna highlights one that already exists: Pussy Riot Olympia, who posted a video late last month featuring posters, street art and a musical tribute based on The Clash’s “White Riot.” Who knows? Others may start springing up.