Reason Foundation

Overview

Reason Foundation is a libertarian nonprofit think tank established in 1978. It focuses on advancing a free society through public policy research, journalism, and the promotion of principles such as individual liberty, free markets, limited government, and the rule of law. Founded by Robert Poole, Tibor Machan, and Manny Klausner, the organization is known for its rigorous, peer-reviewed research that influences policymakers, journalists, and opinion leaders.

The foundation publishes Reason magazine, a monthly print publication that covers politics, culture, and ideas, advocating for "free minds and free markets." It also produces ReasonTV, an online video series on libertarian topics. The foundation conducts nonpartisan research and engages with media to promote its ideas, emphasizing voluntarism, individual responsibility, and innovative policy solutions. It has a history of advocating for privatization and government reform, aiming to shape public discourse and policy in alignment with its core principles.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 310-391-2245
• Website: reason.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reason-foundation

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Criminal justice reform
• Government debt transparency
• Public policy
• Policy research
• Research and development in the social sciences and humanities
• Education
• Public policy research
• Transportation
• Government transparency
• Digital media
• Transportation infrastructure
• Free markets
• Policy reports
• Pension reform
• Limited government
• Education reform
• Individual liberty
• Libertarian principles
• Transportation policy
• Public pension systems
• Public policy analysis
• Data visualization
• Policy advocacy
• Government accountability
• Pension debt analysis
• B2B
• Non-profit
• Transportation & logistics
• Information technology & services
• Nonprofit organization management

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