Ken Paulson commentaries


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When comedy offends: revisiting the Smothers Brothers
By Ken Paulson Whether during a war in 1969 or now, Americans show limited appetite for real political satire, commentary.   11.04.01

Pong revisited: Free speech and video games
By Ken Paulson Hitting a ball with a paddle didn’t involve plot, character, ideas — as today's games do.   10.21.01

Politically correct speech
By Ken Paulson This is clearly the wrong time to say the wrong thing.   10.07.01

A patriotic press is a vigilant one
By Ken Paulson Reporters can ask tough questions while wearing flag lapel pins; professionalism and patriotism can and must coexist.   09.23.01

Anti-'Sopranos' sentiment no reason to silence folk-singing actor
By Ken Paulson Dominic Chianese’s scheduled singing appearance canceled in Colorado because promoter doesn’t want ‘to offend anyone.’   09.09.01

The GR8 debate over vanity license plates
By Ken Paulson Express yourself in seven letters or less.   08.26.01

The best reform: Turn off the TV and vote
By Ken Paulson New commission wants networks to stop projecting winners, and proposes gagging elections officials so they can’t report results. Why not just vote instead of using TV coverage as an excuse not to?   08.12.01

Dan and Chandra
By Ken Paulson News media's saturation coverage of gossip and innuendo can take toll on public support for a free press.   07.29.01

1970 revisited: The FCC vs. rock 'n' roll
By Ken Paulson Shades of Vice President Agnew singling out lyrics as regulators fine Colorado station for playing Eminem’s ‘Slim Shady.’   07.15.01

Good news, bad news in latest First Amendment survey
American public continues to believe news has valuable watchdog role, keeping an eye on government — but also says government needs to keep media in check.   06.28.01