Born Equal – a “Join the Conversation” event with Akhil Reed Amar about birthright citizenship

Monday, Nov 10, 2025 at 7:00pm

WSHU Broadcast Center, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825
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WSHU Public Radio and the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC) are pleased to co-present a “Join the Conversation” event with Akhil Reed Amar on Monday, November 10th at 7 p.m. at WSHU’s Broadcast Center in Fairfield, CT. The event will also be live-streamed.

Amar, the Sterling Professor of Law & Political Science at Yale and one of the leading scholars on the US Bill of Rights and Originalism, will discuss his new book, “Born Equal: Remaking America's Constitution 1840-1920,” with Nadine Strossen, New York Law School Professor Emerita and past national President of the American Civil Liberties Union.

Audience Q & A will follow the author talk. Copies of the book will be available at the event for a discounted price of $30 each — cash or check only.

The event is free and open to all, but advance registration is required at wshu.org/a-join-the-conversation-event-with-akhil-reed-amar to attend in person or to receive a link to participate in a webinar online. WSHU’s Broadcast Center is at 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825.

The Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County, Connecticut (HFFC), espouses reason and compassion, and seeks to promote humanism and free thought in our community.

It holds monthly featured speaker programs, film events, book discussions, solstice celebrations, charitable activities, and science roundtables. Learn more at hffcct.org

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