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# Nadine Strossen

(1950)   Lawyer   United States

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Nadine Strossen is a lawyer from the United States, best known for *Defending pornography*.

## Quick Facts About Nadine Strossen

Born August 18, 1950

Nationality United States

Profession Lawyer

Notable works Defending pornography

Spouse Eli Noam

## About Nadine Strossen

Nadine Strossen is an American legal scholar and civil liberties activist who served as the president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) from 1991 to 2008. A liberal feminist, she was the first woman to lead the ACLU. A professor at New York Law School, Strossen is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and other professional organizations.

## Awards &amp; Honors

Margaret Brent Award

##  Quotes by Nadine Strossen

> [No other work has more often been blamed for more heinous crimes by the perpetrators of such crimes. The Bible has been…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nadine-strossen/no-other-work-has-more-often-been-blamed-for-more-heinous-crimes-by/)

Nadine Strossen

[Abuse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/abuse/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c2/nadine-strossen-80389_abuse_no-other-work-has-more-often-been-blamed_282735.jpg)

> [It has been my pleasure to speak at many Federalist Society gatherings around the country, and I think one thing your organization…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nadine-strossen/it-has-been-my-pleasure-to-speak-at-many-federalist-society/)

Nadine Strossen

[Appreciation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/appreciation/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ff7/nadine-strossen-80389_appreciation_it-has-been-my-pleasure-to-speak-at-many_492960.jpg)

> [Our current draconian laws prohibiting the use of marijuana by responsible adults are doubly flawed. Not only does such prohibition violate fundamental…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nadine-strossen/our-current-draconian-laws-prohibiting-the-use-of-marijuana-by/)

Nadine Strossen

[Adults](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/adults/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c81/nadine-strossen-80389_adults_our-current-draconian-laws-prohibiting-t_662728.png)

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