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Title: Letter to “Freedom”
Author: Emma Goldman
Date: 1924
Language: en
Topics: Freedom Press, letter, Libertarian Labyrinth
Source: Retrieved on 25th April 2021 from https://www.libertarian-labyrinth.org/the-sex-question/letter-to-freedom-november-december-1924/
Notes: Published in Freedom (London) 28 no. 422 (November-December, 1924): 61.

Emma Goldman

Letter to “Freedom”

Dear Comrades,

—Ever since I have come to England I wanted to get in touch with you and

tell you of my plans for activities in behalf of our ideas. But I have

been very busy adjusting myself to the new conditions and meeting people

who might be interested in the work 1 have in mind. I am glad to say

that my efforts so far have met with greater success than I had

expected. The dinner on November 12^(th) brought out a huge gathering of

men and women whose interest made me feel very hopeful for my chances in

this country.

Desirous as I am to put life in our movement, to bring our social

philosophy before the thinking people of this great land, I yet feel

that the most dominant issue before the world is Russia. To clear the

fog which hangs over this question, to make the world see the abyss

between the Russian Revolution, the aims of the Russian people, and the

present governing regime, seems to me of utmost importance. I mean,

therefore, to concentrate on that first. I mean to have a series of

lectures in London, and later in the provinces, to set forth the facts

which I gathered during my two years in Russia.

The first meeting proposed is to be held in Queen’s Hall, London,

shortly after the holidays. It is hoped by the friends who wish to help

me that the meeting can be made self-supporting by a charge for

admission to the stalls and orchestra, leaving the balcony free for the

workers who cannot afford to pay. Unfortunately, there is going to be a

very large initial expense for which money must be raised immediately,

about £100.

I do not know how you feel about the question of Russia or the need of

throwing light on it, but if the importance is as apparent to you as it

is to me, 1 feel certain that you will not refuse to lend your help to

make our first venture an overwhelming success. If you are able and

willing to send a contribution, please send it to Freedom Office. And if

you are in London, perhaps you will also help with the announcements and

the sale of tickets.

I remain fraternally,

Emma Goldman.