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Anarchism on Trial: Speeches of Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman Before the United States District Court in the City of New York, July, 1917

Anarchism on Trial is a collection of speeches delivered by Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman in their trial at the United States District Court in New York City in July 1917. The speeches provide a firsthand account of their beliefs and experiences, reflecting on the principles of anarchism and the political context of the early 20th century. more

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Emma Goldman
Emma Goldman

Emma Goldman was a prominent American writer, lecturer, and activist, known for her work in anarchism and feminism. Born on June 27, 1869, in Lithuania, she immigrated to the United States in her teens. Goldman's life was marked by her advocacy for workers' rights, free speech, and sexual liberation. She was a key figure in the American labor movement and the early 20th-century radical movement. Her influential writings and speaking engagements made her a leading voice in the fight for social and political change. She passed away on May 14, 1940. more

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