Senior Writer and Supreme Court Correspondent at Slate Magazine
Mark Joseph Stern Biography
Mark Joseph Stern is a senior writer covering courts and the law for Slate and a regular MSNBC contributor. Based in Washington, D.C., he has covered the U.S. Supreme Court, federal appellate and district courts, and state and local courts since 2013.
A native of Tallahassee, Florida, Stern holds a a BA from Georgetown University and a JD from Georgetown's Law Center. He is a member of the Maryland Bar. His areas of expertise include LGBTQ+ equality, reproductive rights, criminal justice, and Supreme Court jurisprudence.
Stern is the author of "American Justice 2019: The Roberts Court Arrives," published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. He has co-authored several law review articles about free speech, gay rights, and transgender equality.
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Mark Joseph Stern Speaking Topics
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The Supreme Court Today: Power, Polarization, and the Future of Democracy
This dynamic, witty, and engaging presentation examines the Supreme Court's evolving dynamics under its current conservative supermajority, exploring how its decisions are increasingly influenced by ideological leanings and their profound implications for key societal issues, including voting rights, reproductive freedom, climate policy, and criminal justice.
Themes addressed include the growing disconnect between the Court's rulings and public opinion, the impact of judicial overreach on the separation of powers, and the erosion of institutional trust in the judiciary. The speech also provides compelling historical context for the Court's transformation, offering a nuanced perspective on how past and present rulings converge to shape the nation's trajectory.
This presentation does not just diagnose problems, but also emphasizes solutions, advocating for reforms to restore balance and accountability to the judiciary. It delivers an urgent, articulate, and forward-thinking critique tailored for audiences eager to understand the judiciary's pivotal role in shaping the future of democracy.
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Courts, Choice, and Control: The New Legal Landscape of Reproductive Rights
This compelling presentation examines the judiciary’s profound impact on reproductive rights, with a focus on the shifting legal landscape shaped by a conservative-dominated court system. It explores how recent rulings—particularly the overturning of Roe v. Wade—have fundamentally altered the rights of individuals to make decisions about their bodies, health, and futures.
Themes include the devastating long-term consequences of the Dobbs decision, state-level legal battles over abortion access, and the Trump administration's coming federal assault on reproductive health care. The speech places these issues within a broader historical narrative, highlighting the federal judiciary's sharp break with precedent to sanction more invasive government restrictions on private health decisions.
This presentation proposes innovative judicial reforms and legislative safeguards to protect reproductive freedom in the face of judicial retrenchment. It offers an urgent, thought-provoking critique aimed at audiences invested in understanding the courts' pivotal role in the fight for reproductive justice and autonomy.
Mark Joseph Stern Videos
Analysis of Overturning of Roe v. Wade by United States Supreme Court with Mark Joseph Stern
Because of the SCOTUS ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, DC News Now tapped Stern to get his take on what the decision means for states, for women...
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Mark Joseph Stern is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Supreme Court Today: Power, Polarization, and the Future of Democracy, Courts, Choice, and Control: The New Legal Landscape of Reproductive Rights and From Triumph to Turmoil: LGBTQ Rights at the Supreme Court. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Joseph Stern for your event is available upon request. Mark Joseph Stern generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Diana Adams, Lindy West, Wendy Davis, Khiara M. Bridges and Roberta Brandes Gratz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Joseph Stern for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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