Adam Cohen Quotes, born in 1962 in New York City, is an American journalist, lawyer, and author, known for his insightful books like Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, American Eugenics, and the Sterilization of Carrie Buck and Supreme Inequality, which critique systemic injustices in U.S. law and policy. A former New York Times editorial board member and Harvard Law School graduate, Cohen’s work spans civil rights, technology, and economic policy, offering a sharp lens on society’s challenges.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his books, articles, and interviews—capture his insights on justice, equality, technology, and the fight for a fairer world, reflecting his commitment to truth and reform.
Adam Cohen Quotes
- “The rich and powerful are less likely, all other things being equal, to be arrested, convicted, or imprisoned. The poor are, holding everything else constant, more likely to be incarcerated, institutionalized, and sterilized.” (Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, American Eugenics, and the Sterilization of Carrie Buck, 2016)
- “When the government takes video of people in public places, the images should only be kept as long as they may reasonably be needed to investigate a crime.” (Article, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The current Court, after years of being carefully constructed in this way, seems more like a political body than a legal one.” (Supreme Inequality: The Supreme Court’s Fifty-Year Battle for a More Unjust America, 2020)
- “When tulip mania dies down, all that remains are pretty flowers. When bubbles burst, nothing is left but soapy residue. But the Internet revolution, for all its speculative excesses, really is changing the world.” (Article, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The minimum wage can play a vital role in lifting hard-working families above the poverty line.” (Article, quoted in Double Quotes, n.d.)
- “Civil lawsuits do two important things: they compensate people who are injured by the bad acts of others, and they penalize people and companies for bad behavior.” (Article, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The Enron scandal is worthy of the highest level of scrutiny, both because of the enormity of the crimes that may have been committed and because of what the largest bankruptcy in American history has already begun to reveal about the weaknesses in our nation’s corporate structures.” (Article, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “There is no room on the federal bench for a judge who does not treat all people as equal before the law.” (Article, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It is not hard to see why the FBI wants wiretapping backdoors. It would certainly make its job easier. But rejiggering the Internet so government can conveniently monitor everything we say and do online is too high a price to pay.” (Article, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The anti-New Deal line is wrong as a matter of economics. F.D.R.’s spending programs did help the economy and created millions of new jobs.” (Article, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “A federal Voters’ Bill of Rights could press the states to put non-partisan managers in charge of elections.” (Article, quoted in Double Quotes, n.d.)
- “Vampires are sleek demons for good times. They suavely leech off society—like investment bankers who plunder outsize shares of deals for themselves.” (Article, quoted in Double Quotes, n.d.)
- “The blogosphere makes it possible to have a sprawling national conversation about the hard times—often among people who would not be speaking with one another otherwise.” (Article, quoted in Double Quotes, n.d.)
- “One way to reduce the need for layoffs would be to cut back on hours, spreading the available work among more employees.” (Article, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “There was a rule, back when I was an education lawyer in Alabama, about visiting public schools: always go on a rainy day so you can see how badly the roofs leak.” (Article, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
Adam Cohen’s quotes are a compelling blend of clarity, critique, and a call for justice, inspiring us to confront inequality, protect freedoms, and demand accountability in our systems. Which quote sparks your drive for change? Share it below and keep Cohen’s truth-seeking legacy alive!
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