Ken Paulson columns

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Ban on lawyer because of racist views is flawed policy
By Ken Paulson The character committee of the Illinois Bar had a tough decision: It could give Matt Hale a license to practice law or give the self-described white supremacist a big career boost.  03.15.99

Disturbing Internet sites will test tolerance of free expression
By Ken Paulson So how much free expression can we stomach?  01.15.99

Reporters ignore importance, complexity of justice system
By Ken Paulson News coverage needs more thorough treatment of courts and how they work.  12.15.98

From Elvis to Kinky, First Amendment protects music designed to shock
By Ken Paulson Cole Porter understood how swiftly society can change:  11.15.98

Parental participation helps safeguard free expression
By Ken Paulson Some people take 'parental guidance' more seriously than others.  10.15.98

Comic books need real heroes to protect First Amendment rights
By Ken Paulson The First Amendment protects Batman. And Robin. And far darker images.  09.15.98

Punishing students who won't recite pledge isn't patriotism
By Ken Paulson Patriotism is the product of pride and personal commitment. Yet an increasing number of legislators and school administrators would like to supplant individual beliefs with their own ideas...  08.15.98

Free speech at risk in 'soft money' legislation
By Ken Paulson After all, one of the reasons the First Amendment was adopted was to protect political speech.  07.15.98

Journalists enhance political debate
By Ken Paulson While it would be unthinkable for the government to try to restrict the number of newspapers, the number of radio and television stations has been regulated by a federal agency since 1927.  06.15.98

Congress should practice true patriotism and reject flag-burning amendment
By Ken Paulson A group of Americans gathers on Long Island to protest the government.  05.15.98

Long arm of high school censors shouldn't reach students' homes
By Ken Paulson For most young people, a classroom is where they first hear about the Bill of Rights. Unfortunately, they learn a different lesson when educators fail to practice what they teach.  04.30.98

Ban on post-trial juror interviews shrouds judicial process
By Ken Paulson When the press asks jurors how they arrived at their verdict, the answers can be revealing.  03.15.98

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