Mark Joseph Stern

Mark Joseph Stern is an American legal journalist and senior writer at Slate magazine, where he covers courts, the law, and the Constitution with a particular focus on LGBTQ rights, voting rights, and the federal judiciary. He is widely recognized for his sharp legal analysis and commentary on landmark Supreme Court decisions and lower court rulings, making complex legal issues accessible to a general audience. Stern has become a prominent voice in legal journalism, frequently cited for his coverage of civil liberties and reproductive rights cases.