Scott A. Leadingham

Staff Writer

Scott A. Leadingham is a Freedom Forum staff writer. He has worked as a journalist and newsroom trainer, and he has also worked as a reporter, editor and news director in public media in the Northwest and Midwest. He previously oversaw training and professional development for the national Society of Professional Journalists, based in Indianapolis. He studied political science and public policy at Central Washington University and earned a master’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University Bloomington. He was raised in eastern Washington and now lives in Spokane and considers himself a lifelong (and long-suffering) Seattle Mariners fan.

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Articles by Scott A. Leadingham

Freedom of speech example showing young woman with megaphone with group of demonstrators in background

10 Freedom of Speech Examples You Need to Know

Real-world examples of Americans exercising this vital First Amendment freedom.
Imam Ossama Bahloul prays at the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro in 2012.

1A in Action: Imam Ossama Bahloul and Fighting for the Right to Worship

We highlight the spiritual leader of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro as part of our 1A in Action series.
Eminem performs during the 2001 Brit Awards in London.

Obscenity Examples: 11 Times Pop Culture Got Banned

Obscenity examples throughout history — from Eminem to Hustler magazine.
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