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.

Scott Leadingham

Articles by Scott A. Leadingham

Rear view of valedictorian giving a speech during college commencement ceremony.

8 Controversial Commencement Speakers Throughout History

Exploring controversial commencement speakers and their First Amendment rights.
choosing baby name

Can a Person’s Name Be Illegal? The How (and Why) Behind Banned Names

Can parents name their children whatever they want?
Close up shot of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

15 of the Most Famous ‘Banned’ Books in US History

From government challenges to library restrictions, these are some of the most famous banned books in U.S. history.