Ken Paulson

Revolution, Rights and Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Hidden History of the First Amendment

An interactive presentation that will challenge and inspire. It’s a cross between a First Amendment rally and game show!

Ken Paulson is a journalist, lawyer and educator who has combined these roles as an advocate and expert on the First Amendment. He’s the director of the Free Speech Center based at Middle Tennessee State University and the former editor-in-chief of USA Today, where he remains a columnist writing about First Amendment issues.

Ken is widely known for developing creative approaches to teaching the First Amendment, including a musical stage show called “Freedom Sings,” the social media campaign called “Free to Tweet,” and the Emmy-honored national television show “Speaking Freely” He’s also the host of “The Songwriters,” seen in more than 100 cities on PBS stations nationwide.