Archives: The Best of Brian Doherty
Longtime Reason senior editor Brian Doherty, who died at 57 in a hiking accident in March 2026, is honored in the June 2026 issue with a collection of his work spanning 30 years. His writings covered topics such as foreign policy, civil liberties, cryptocurrency, and prediction markets. The retrospective highlights his contributions to libertarian thought and journalism.
- ▪Brian Doherty was a senior editor at Reason for 30 years before his death in a hiking accident in March 2026.
- ▪He wrote critically about the Iraq War, warning against U.S. military interventions based on perceived threats.
- ▪Doherty explored the rise of bitcoin, emphasizing its rapid asset growth compared to fiat currencies.
- ▪He covered the trial of Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road marketplace, and the persistence of darknet drug markets.
- ▪Doherty advocated for prediction markets as effective tools for forecasting based on collective financial incentives.
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Politics Archives: The Best of Brian Doherty The June 2026 issue's archives are dedicated to longtime Reason editor Brian Doherty, who died in March. Reason Staff | From the June 2026 issue Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/04/archives-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Brian Doherty" alt="Brian Doherty | Photo: Kestrin Pantera" /> (Photo: Kestrin Pantera) In March, longtime Senior Editor Brian Doherty died in a hiking accident. He was 57. To celebrate his life, this month's archives are excerpts from his 30 years of work at Reason.
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