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"The sense of justice and equality, the love of liberty and of human brotherhood - these fundamentals of the real regeneration of society - the communist state suppressed to the point of extermination."
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Emma Goldman was born on June 27, 1869, in the Russian Empire and immigrated to the United States at a young age where she became an influential anarchist and feminist. She passionately advocated for a variety of controversial ideas including anarchism, free speech, feminism, and birth control, causing her to face frequent imprisonment and legal scrutiny. Goldman's fiery speeches and written works significantly influenced both contemporaries and future generations of anarchists.
Goldman's political ideas were considered radical even within the anarchist movement. She published her ideas widely, most notably in her own magazine, Mother Earth. Her contributions to anarchism revolved around her belief in the individual and her opposition to the state and all forms of control. Her belief in the possibility of social change through revolution made her inspirational to other activists. Her writings, speeches and life actions greatly contributed to developing anarchist movements across the world.
Date of Birth: June 27, 1869
Date of Death: May 14, 1940
Country of Birth: Russian Empire 
Political Ideas: Anarchism, Free Speech, Feminism
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