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

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Lying Is Protected by the First Amendment, but Fraud Isn’t. Here’s Why

Learn about fraud and why it isn't protected by the First Amendment.
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Joon Lee on the Future of Sports Journalism

2012 Free Spirit Scholar Joon Lee speaks with Freedom Forum about his experiences and career in sports journalism.
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Spooky Speech: Are Halloween Decorations and Costumes Protected by the First Amendment?

Can Halloween decor and costumes cross the line?