About Nadine Strossen
Nadine Strossen was the first woman and the youngest person to ever serve as the president of the American Civil Liberties Union (1991-2008). A professor of law at New York Law School, she has written, lectured, and practiced extensively in the areas of constitutional law, civil liberties, and international human rights. Strossen is the author of two books, Defending Pornography and Speaking of Race, Speaking of Sex: Hate Speech, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Nadine Strossen discusses the challenges to American civil liberties today and elaborates on issues that are particularly relevant: the War on Terror and government’s efforts to enact potentially intrusive legislation, growing demographic diversity, rapidly advancing technological advances, and a conservative political climate.
Strossen did an excellent job at our event. She made the audience laugh and hang on her every word. She’s an excellent and proficient speaker. ”
- Cornell University
Nadine Strossen's Speech Topic(s)
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Current Challenges to Civil Liberties
Former president of the ACLU Nadine Strossen addresses the controversies of the moment. This speech is never the same twice, and is constantly updated to take account of both current developments and concerns about civil liberties, and the particular interests of any sponsor.
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Rights Concerning Gender and Sexuality
One of the leading female professional speakers, Nadine Strossen discusses the ACLU and its leading role in advocating for gender equality, reproductive freedom, and GLBT rights. This speech topic is particularly popular during March, Women's History Month.
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Religion - Its Appropriate Role in Our System of Government
Nadine Strossen discusses the fundamental questions about religion in government, as well as the many current specific controversies in this area, including teaching evolution or "intelligent design" in schools; government displays of the Ten Commandments; the pledge of allegiance; etc.
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