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.
Articles by Karen Hansen
What Is Censorship — and Does the First Amendment Allow It?
The First Amendment generally limits government censorship, but these restrictions don't apply to private companies.
11 Freedom of Petition Examples You Should Know
Highlighting 11 times freedom of petition was exercised throughout U.S. history.
11 of the Most Famous Boycotts in US History
Boycotts, like other forms of protests, are protected under the First Amendment.