Is Reason biased?
Independent monitors rate Reason as center-right.
Reason is a libertarian magazine covering politics, law and culture. It criticizes both parties, often from a free-market and civil-liberties angle.
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Political lean
Center-right
Factual reliability
High factual reporting
Founded
1968
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Type
Magazine
Ownership
Reason Foundation (non-profit)
Strengths
- ·Consistent libertarian lens that criticizes both parties.
- ·Strong coverage of courts, policing and regulation.
Things to keep in mind
- ·Coverage reflects a libertarian viewpoint.
- ·Mixes reporting with commentary.
Is Reason left or right?
CadNews rates Reason as center-right. This rating reflects the consensus of independent media monitors (AllSides, Ad Fontes Media, Media Bias/Fact Check) and how its framing compares with other outlets in our story analyses.
Is Reason credible?
Reason has high factual reporting factual reliability. Consistent libertarian lens that criticizes both parties.
What is Reason?
Reason is a libertarian magazine covering politics, law and culture. It criticizes both parties, often from a free-market and civil-liberties angle. Founded in 1968, it is owned by Reason Foundation (non-profit) and based in Los Angeles, CA. Format: Magazine.
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