Now & After

Alexander Berkman (1870–1936) was a prominent figure in the anarchist movement, best known for his political activism, writing, and life as an advocate for social justice. Born in Vilna, Russian Empire (now Vilnius, Lithuania), he immigrated to the United States in 1888. Berkman became involved in the anarchist movement, influenced by the theories of Peter Kropotkin and Emma Goldman, with the latt...