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Alternative·Founded 1968
Reason
RightReason Foundation
Reason is a libertarian monthly magazine and website published by the Reason Foundation. It advocates for free markets, limited government, and individual liberty. The Reason Foundation also operates a policy research division that advocates for privatization and deregulation, funded significantly by Koch family foundations.
Ownership Chain
ReasonReason FoundationBoard of Trustees (nonprofit)
Funding Sources
Reason FoundationKoch-linked donorssubscriptionsindividual donations
Known Conflicts of Interest
- •Reason Foundation receives significant funding from Koch family foundations and other libertarian donors with strong policy agendas.
- •The foundation's policy research arm advocates for privatization, deregulation, and limited government — positions that align with its donors' business interests.
- •Koch network funding creates conflicts when covering issues like climate regulation, labor policy, and corporate taxation.
Notable Connections
- •Koch family foundations (Charles Koch Foundation, David H. Koch Foundation) are major donors to the Reason Foundation
- •Reason Foundation's policy arm has advocated for highway privatization and pension reform
- •Board members include prominent libertarian academics and business leaders
- •Reason journalists frequently appear on media across the political spectrum