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“Democracy must first be safe for America before it can be safe for the world.”

Quote by Emma Goldman

Book:Mother Earth Bulletin

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Mother Earth Bulletin

Mother Earth Bulletin is a periodical that explores various environmental topics, including climate change, conservation efforts, and sustainable living practices. more

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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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