Karen Hansen

Staff Writer

Karen Hansen is a staff writer at Freedom Forum. She works with the organization’s programming teams to draft program- and event-related communications and with Freedom Forum’s First Amendment experts to write articles and educational materials about First Amendment issues. Prior to joining Freedom Forum, she served as communications director for the Radio Television Digital News Association, a broadcast journalism ethics and advocacy nonprofit. She studied political science and international relations at the University of St. Thomas and religion and politics at American University.

Karen Hansen

Articles by Karen Hansen

A headshot of Isaac Arnsdorf wearing a suit with text overlay that reads "Isaac Arnsdorf: 2007 Free Spirit Scholar"

Isaac Arnsdorf on Building Trust One Story at a Time

2007 Free Spirit Scholar Isaac Arnsdorf spoke with Freedom Forum about the keys to producing trusted reporting.
Selena Gomez, wearing a black jacket over a red dress, sits to the right of Dr. Jessica Stern. Both are holding mics and speaking on a stage at a convention center

12 Mental Health Activists Who Used the Power of the First Amendment

These activists have used their freedoms to raise awareness and create change.

Rick Rojas on Curiosity, Courage and the Fundamentals of Journalism

2006 Free Spirit Scholar Rick Rojas speaks with Freedom Forum about his experiences and career in journalism.
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