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Richard Labunski is a professor
in the School of Journalism and Telecommunications at the University
of Kentucky. He previously taught at the University of Washington
and Penn State. He has a Ph.D. in political science from the
University of California, Santa Barbara, and a J.D. from Seattle
University School of Law. Labunski is the author of four previous
books, and numerous journal articles and newspaper commentaries. |
| Details: | Richard Labunski has taught at the University of Kentucky since 1995. Prior to coming to UK, he was on the faculty of the School of Communications at the University of Washington for 11 years. Labunski also taught at Penn State University. His received his B.A. in 1975 from the University of California, Berkeley. He earned his M.A. in 1977 and Ph.D. in 1979 in political science at UCSB, where he specialized in constitutional law and American politics. He received his J.D. in 1994. He was a recipient of “Great Teacher Award” given by the UK Alumni Association in spring 2005. Below is a list of Richard Labunski's publications, courses he has taught, and a description of his professional experience: |
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The Educated Student: Getting the Most Out of Your College Years (Marley and Beck Press, 2003). The Second Constitutional Convention (Marley and Beck Press, 2000). Libel and the First Amendment: Legal History and Practice in Print and Broadcasting (Transaction Books, 1989). The First Amendment Under Siege: The Politics of Broadcast Regulation (Greenwood Press, 1981).
Journal Articles "The First Amendment at the Crossroads: Free Expression and New Media Technology," 2 Communication Law and Policy No. 2 Law Division, AEJMC (Spring, 1997). (published April, 1997). (pp. 165-212). "A First Amendment Exception to the ‘Collateral Bar’ Rule: Protecting Freedom of Expression and the Legitimacy of Courts," 22 Pepperdine Law Review No. 2 (Winter, 1995). (published May, 1995). (pp. 405-465)."Judicial Discretion and the First Amendment: Extending the Holding Beyond the Facts Through ‘Contiguous Decision Making,’" 13 Comm/Ent - A Journal of Communications and Entertainment Law No. 1 Hastings College of the Law, University of California, San Francisco (Fall, 1990). (published January, 1991). (pp. 15-56). "The Evolution of Libel Laws: Complexity and Inconsistency," Book Research Quarterly (Winter, 1989). (published June, 1989). (pp. 59-95). (reprinted from Libel and the First Amendment )."May It Rest in Peace: Public Interest and Public Access in the Post-Fairness Doctrine Era," 11 Comm/Ent - A Journal of Communications and Entertainment Law No. 2 Hastings College of the Law, University of California, San Francisco (Winter, 1989). (published April, 1989). (pp. 219-290). "The ‘Collateral Bar’ Rule and the First Amendment: The Constitutionality of Enforcing Unconstitutional Orders," 37 American University Law Review No. 2 (Winter, 1988). (published March, 1988). (pp. 323-377)."Pennsylvania and Supreme Court Libel Decisions: The ‘Libel Capital of the Nation’ Tries to Comply," 25 Duquesne Law Review No. 1 (Fall, 1986). (published February, 1987). (pp. 87-128)."The Legal Environment of Investigative Reporters: A Pilot Study," Newspaper Research Journal (Spring, 1985). (pp. 13-19). (Co-author: John Pavlik).
Book Reviews
Newspaper and Internet Commentaries "10 things that might surprise you about the Constitution," Chicago Tribune (July 4, 2008). "The truth about college grades," Lexington Herald-Leader (August 13, 2007). "Madison and Mozart: June 1788, Louisville Courier-Journal (June 22, 2007). "How Virginia Saved America, and Why Feb. 2 Should Be a Holiday," Washington Post (February 4, 2007). “Honor Madison today for Bill of Rights,” Cincinnati Enquirer (December 15, 2006).
“A difficult birth for the Bill of Rights,” Newark
Star-Ledger (December 15, 2006). "Defending the Bill of Rights," Louisville Courier-Journal (July 12, 2006). "Celebrate the Fourth by surfing our history," Seattle Times (June 30, 2006). "Let voters decide on flag protection," Baltimore Sun (June 22, 2006). "Know your rights?" (First Amendment quiz), Lexington Herald-Leader (December 15, 2005). “Use state conventions for flag-amendment vote,” Lexington Herald-Leader (July 4, 2005). “The House’s Scary Decision to Stop the Courts from Considering the Case of the Pledge of Allegiance,” History News Network <http://hnn.us> (October 11, 2004). (Reprint of HNS article). “House Pledge bill threatens independence of judiciary,” Lexington Herald-Leader (October 10, 2004). (Revised version of the HNS article). “When Congress Tampers with the Court’s Independence,” History News Service <http://www.h-net.org/~hns> (October 1, 2004). HNS posted the article on its Web site and syndicated it to 300 newspapers and other news outlets. “The Election That Saved America,” Louisville Courier-Journal (January 31, 2004). “The Anniversary No One Remembers – But Should,” History News Network <http://hnn.us> (January 19, 2004). “James Madison, 1751-1836: Virginia statesman rarely gets his due,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution (December 26, 2003). "If you cherish Bill of Rights, you gotta love James Madison," Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader (December 1, 2003). "A Valuable Lesson: Keep Grades in Perspective," Atlanta Journal-Constitution (August 16, 2002). "We can no longer opt out of politics," Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader (October 5, 2001). "Celebrate the Fourth," Tampa Tribune (July 4, 2001). "Constitutional convention lets voters push reforms," Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader (September 27, 2000). "Debate flag amendment, not its constitutionality," Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader (September 8, 1999)."A feel-good audience brought Siegel’s ouster," Seattle Times (August 28, 1991). "Why students don’t know how to write -- and why they may never learn," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (October 17, 1990). "An Alternative to the Fairness Doctrine," St. Louis Post-Dispatch (August 18, 1989). "‘Tea-bag’ revolution may hurt radio, TV," Seattle Times (March 7, 1989). "Police task force manipulated TV producers and the press," Seattle Times (December 16, 1988)."KING: a bright spot in local TV news," Seattle Times (June 4, 1988). "When Rights of Newspapers and Courts Collide," Newsday (February 16, 1988). "Free Rein From FCC May End," Philadelphia Inquirer (May 17, 1987). "The ‘Dangerous’ Views of Ed Meese," Chicago Tribune (November 6, 1986). "Let’s Abolish FCC Monster," Chicago Tribune (July 19, 1986). "Shocking conduct by some in media," Seattle Times (February 12, 1986). "Broadcasting not just any enterprise," Cleveland Plain-Dealer (January 8, 1986). "TV Takeovers and Fairness: Scary Scenario," Los Angeles Times (April 30, 1985). "KIRO’s reward offer ‘crosses the line,’" Seattle Times (November 15, 1984). "A libel test that doesn’t work," St. Louis Post-Dispatch (September 14, 1984). "Instant-vote gimmick marred CNN coverage," Atlanta Constitution (July 26, 1984). "A Special Profession," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (June 28, 1984). "‘Narrowcasting’ - It may be coming, but isn’t here yet," Seattle Times (February 16, 1984)."A World View in 18 Minutes," Chicago Tribune (October 27, 1983). "U.S. Supreme Court closes doors," Philadelphia Inquirer (June 21, 1983). "Libel Laws May Deny Us Access to News," Detroit Free Press (September 8, 1982). "Public TV Must Be Free to Bite Government’s Hand," Newsday (July 4, 1982). "Should Broadcasters Be Licensed Forever?" Denver Post (June 27, 1982). "Let’s Not Quash Rule of Fairness on the Airwaves," Newsday (November 9, 1981). "The American Voter: A Political Know-Nothing?" Washington Post (August 21, 1976).
Magazine and other articles "Teaching First Amendment History and Context," Media Law Notes (AEJMC Law Division), Vol. 34, No. 3 (Spring 2006). “Overworked Students Are Shortchanged in College” Lexington Family Magazine (December 2003). “How Grades Interfere With Learning,” Lexington Family Magazine (October 2003). “Tips for Parents of College-Bound Children,” Lexington Family Magazine (August 2003). "Changing the Charter: People's Convention," Tech Counsel (March 12, 2001). "King Owners Won’t Be Worthy of Bullitts’ Standards," Media Inc. (September, 1990). "Are We Getting All the News?" Washington Alumnus (Winter, 1988). "The First Amendment Threat of Libel Suits," Broadcasting magazine (July 11, 1983). Courses
Taught The First Amendment and the Internet Introduction to Journalism Seminar in Government and the Media Advanced TV News (supervising student-produced TV newscast) Radio/TV News Reporting Broadcast News Writing Radio News Theory and Criticism of Broadcasting Constitutional Law Judicial Process American Presidency Public Opinion Mass Media and Politics American Government Public Administration
Professional Media Experience
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