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

March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

20 of the Most Famous Protests in US History

Highlighting some of the most famous protests ever — and their impact.
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Meet Georgia, One of 42 Unique Professionals Stepping up for Their Hometown

“The independent newspaper for Pelham” is essentially the New York town’s only paper.
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4 First Amendment ‘Where America Stands’ findings that surprised experts (and 3 that didn’t)

A wide range of First Amendment advocates and experts weigh in on what Americans say about the First Amendment.