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I just gave to Reason, to support their excellent coverage and analysis. We are editorially independent of Reason, and contributions to them don't support us. (We split our modest advertising revenue with them, and they provide technical and other services.) My donation just reflects my respect for the work they do; I don't always agree with it, but I think it's on balance a huge contribution to public debate.

You can donate yourselves here, if you are so inclined. To quote their pitch this year,

To help us keep an eye on the state while also keeping our chill, Reason relies on the generosity of its readers, listeners, and viewers, not (heaven forbid) the government. The Webathon is critical to funding our work, from hard-hitting investigations to thoughtful commentary, while also fostering a community of freedom-loving individuals. We count on contributions both from grizzled veterans of the liberty movement and from bright-eyed and bushy-tailed folks discovering these ideas for the first time in our pages, pods, and videos. For 2024, we're shooting for $400,000….

In a shouty, partisan world, Reason offers calm, principled journalism—and a little bit of fun. With your generous support, we can produce fearless reporting and incisive analysis. But we know you're probably here for the swag, so we've got you covered:

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Since Reason Foundation is a 501(c)(3), you also get a little tax break when you donate, which is extremely on-brand….

Comments

[Ed Grinberg]

Reason Magazine is a joke. To be more specific: its claim to be a libertarian publication is a joke. Here's one of my all-time favorite examples:
https://reason.com/2016/12/05/time-to-end-discrimination-against-gays/
What's more libertarian than telling a private employer who he can and can't hire / fire (and for what reason)!

[Stupid Government Tricks]

Possibly maybe something more recent than 8 years ago would be more persuasive.

[David Nieporent]

Especially since the article expressly acknowledges the libertarian aspect of the issue, but then points out that the principle doesn't exist any longer in American law. There are two legitimate takes:

1. Antidiscrimination law is unlibertarian, and therefore even though it exists it should be limited as much as possible.
2. Even if antidiscrimination law is unlibertarian, it exists and isn't going anywhere, and as long as it does there's no good reason to exclude sexual orientation from its ambit while including these other classifications.

[Noscitur a sociis]

they provide technical … services.

They do?

[tylertusta]

I've seen worse.

[Drewski]

(Extended snorting noises)

[Ska]

Christmas party must be early this year.

[The Margrave of Azilia]

I might donate to Reason if they were opposed to abortion. Not "personally opposed," but opposed.

The main benefit I got from Reason was learning about shocking police abuses - with victims of various races, by the way.

[VinniUSMC (Banana Republic Day 5/30/24)]

support their excellent coverage and analysis

Did they pay you to write this? Is KMW holding your family hostage?