Ken Paulson

Ken Paulson is the director of the Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State University. NNA member newspapers have reprint permission.

Let government know who’s boss

Read and support your local newspaper. Local journalists, more than anyone else, will stand up for your right to information. Facebook will not be going toe-to-toe with your mayor.

Ads in celebrity-driven campaign set for July 4

Each features a prominent artist, author or performer explaining why their work is fueled by one of the five freedoms.

COVID-19 takes its toll on local news coverage

I know newspapers are old-school and it’s tough to market a product that was introduced to America in 1690. But maybe you’d find it easier to write a check if we re-brand local news organizations ...

Sunshine Week: Fighting a virus with truth and transparency

As the scope and threat of the coronavirus pandemic becomes clear, people all over the world hunger for two things: an effective vaccine and truthful information about the disease.