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Awards

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Reason Earns 15 Southern California Journalism Awards

First-place finishes include a piece on the Dutch "dropping" rite of passage, a documentary exploring citizen journalism and free speech, and a long-form interview with exoneree Amanda Knox.

Billy Binion | 6.25.2025 3:53 PM

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Reason Nominated for 17 Southern California Journalism Awards

Nominees include stories on inflation breaking brains, America's first drug war, Afghans the U.S. left behind, Javier Milei, and much more.

Billy Binion | 5.14.2025 9:57 AM

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Reason Wins 7 Southern California Journalism Awards

First-place finishes include an investigative piece on egregious misconduct in federal prison, a documentary on homelessness, best magazine columnist, and more.

Billy Binion | 6.24.2024 1:51 PM

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Reason Is a Finalist for 14 Southern California Journalism Awards

Nominated stories include journalism on messy nutrition research, pickleball, government theft, homelessness, and more.

Billy Binion | 5.9.2024 5:09 PM

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Reason Is a Finalist in 9 Categories at the Southern California Journalism Awards

From COVID censorship to sex work and Afghani refugees, Reason's coverage is recognized by the Los Angeles Press Club.

Mike Riggs | 5.15.2023 10:15 AM

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Reason Is a Finalist for 8 Southern California Journalism Awards

Nominated stories cover minor league baseball, drug tests, and L.A.’s plan for ending homelessness

Mike Riggs | 5.25.2022 3:30 PM

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Free Speech

Will Smith Reminds Us Why Words Should Not Be Equivalent to Violence

A wake-up call for the woke

Robby Soave | 3.28.2022 2:03 PM

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Reason Has 12 Podium Finishes at the Southern California Journalism Awards

Essay on Hollywood's war against developers and mini documentary on sex workers won top honors.

Mike Riggs | 10.19.2021 8:00 AM

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Reason Brings Home 4 First-Place Wins at the Southern California Journalism Awards

Plus half a dozen second-place finishes and two third-place spots. Woot!

Mike Riggs | 7.1.2019 4:05 PM

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Reason Nominated for 19 Southern California Journalism Awards

Our nominated stories run the gamut from sanctuary cities to Gary Gygax and curling.

Mike Riggs | 5.15.2019 12:55 PM

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Kurt Loder Wants Lady Gaga to Win an Oscar: Podcast

Reason's movie reviewer handicaps the Academy Awards and explains why this is the best and worst time to be a consumer of popular culture.

Nick Gillespie | 2.22.2019 4:15 PM

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Reason Brings Home 5 Southern California Journalism Awards

Recognition for everything from Florida's terrible drug sentencing laws, to the efforts to legalize ecstasy, to explanations of why Trump's wall won't work.

Scott Shackford | 6.25.2018 11:10 AM

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5 Great Libertarian Movies!

These films showcase individualism, innovation, and anti-statism, all while making us laugh and cry.

Nick Gillespie and Todd Krainin | 3.2.2018 3:55 PM

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Reasontv

Best Political Speech by an Entertainment Celebrity: Who Will Win?

Dissent is the highest form of stardom.

Austin Bragg | 2.24.2017 1:45 PM

Culture

Enter Your Pro-Freedom Video to Win Thousands in Prizes!

J.D. Tuccille | 7.16.2014 5:04 PM

Culture

Journalists and Filmmakers: Win Big $$ (and Recognition!) at the Reason Media Awards!

Reason Staff | 7.11.2014 2:33 PM

Culture

Enter to Win the 2014 Bastiat Prize!

J.D. Tuccille | 7.2.2014 9:14 AM

Policy

Enter to Win the 2014 Bastiat Prize!

J.D. Tuccille | 6.30.2014 9:20 AM

Culture

Reason Wins Six Awards at the 56th SoCal Journalism Awards

J.D. Tuccille | 6.30.2014 12:53 AM

Culture

Journalists and Filmmakers: Win Big $$ at the Reason Media Awards!

Reason Staff | 6.23.2014 1:36 PM

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Civil Liberties

Edward Snowden's NSA Leaks Lead to Pulitzer Prize; Pension Crisis Also Noticed

Scott Shackford | 4.14.2014 4:50 PM

Politics

President Obama Awards Medals of Freedom

Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey among honorees

Reason Staff | 11.20.2013 1:40 PM

Politics

Over Two Thirds of New Yorkers Think Weiner and Spitzer Campaigns Are Embarrassing

Weiner has 80 percent unfavorable rating

Reason Staff | 8.12.2013 11:48 AM

Culture

Iranian Dissidents Win European Human Rights Prize

Jailed human rights lawyer and banned filmmaker honored

Reason Staff | 10.26.2012 3:52 PM

Policy

Oh David Cay Johnston, You've Done It Again! Reuters Nixes Serial Misreporter's Debut Column

Tim Cavanaugh | 7.13.2011 8:53 PM

Culture

Congratulations, 2011 WPA Maggie Winner Greg Beato: Best Regular Column

Tim Cavanaugh | 4.30.2011 3:59 AM

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