Yes! (American magazine)
Nonprofit independent publisher
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YES! was a nonprofit, independent publisher of solutions journalism. YES! was founded by David Korten and Sarah van Gelder; Khalilah Elliott is the interim executive director.[1]
Breanna Draxler, Senior Editor
Sonali Kolhatkar, Senior EditorFall 2010 cover of YES! | |
| Executive Editor | Evette Dionne |
|---|---|
| Former editors | Tracy Loeffelholz Dunn |
| Staff writers | Sunnivie Brydum, Managing Editor
Breanna Draxler, Senior Editor Sonali Kolhatkar, Senior Editor |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| First issue | 1996 |
| Final issue | 2025 |
| Company | Positive Futures Network |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Poulsbo, WA, United States |
| Language | English |
| Website | yesmagazine |
| ISSN | 1089-6651 |
The first issue of the magazine was published in summer 1996.[2] In May 2025, the editors announced their intention to cease operations at the end of the following June.[3]
Issues of YES! explore a specific issue in depth, and provide resources so that readers may become involved in that issue. Previous issues have covered topics such as just transition,[4] sanctuary city,[5] solidarity economy[6] and decolonization.[7]
The magazine is printed on recycled paper and archives all its issues online.
YES! is a member of The Media Consortium, an international network of over 70 independent progressive journalism organizations including Mother Jones, The Nation, Grist, Democracy Now!, and others.[8] YES! and other Media Consortium outlets participated in a 2017 study[9] that looked at the impact they could have on the national conversation.[10]
In 2015, YES! Magazine was showcased on Neil Young's July tour promoting The Monsanto Years. Young selected five magazines to feature in a "News You Can Trust" tent, including YES!, The Nation, Mother Jones, Permaculture Magazine, and Earth Island Journal.[11]
The magazine ceased publication in June 2025, citing "slowed giving and reduced philanthropic investment in independent media—particularly media that centers the stories and voices of historically excluded communities".[12]
Awards
- Winner of 2017 excellence award for Zenobia Jeffries column on racial justice from the National Association of Black Journalists.[13]
- Winner of 2016 Northwest Excellence Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, YES!’s Jennifer Luxon and Stephen Miller received first place for digital innovation.[14]
- Second place, 2016 Northwest Excellence Award, YES! Staff, in general excellence for two issues, Life After Oil and Gender Justice.
- Winner of 2016 National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence awards. YES!'s Liz Pleasant won first place in commentary.[15]
- Winner of 2015 Northwest Excellence Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, YES!’s Marcus Harrison Green won first place in government and politics reporting.[16]
- Winner of 2015 Northwest Excellence Award,[17] YES! Staff received first place in social issues reporting and third place for environment, nature and science reporting.
- Second Place, 2015 Northwest Excellence Award, YES! Staff received second place for an online news video.
- Winner of 2013 Utne Media award for General Excellence.[18]
- Winner of 2001 Utne Reader Alternate Press Award for Best Culture coverage, and was nominated for Best Political Coverage in 2004.[19]