Yes! (U.S. magazine)

Summary

YES! is a nonprofit, independent publisher of solutions journalism. YES! was founded by David Korten and Sarah van Gelder; Christine Hanna, founder and former co-director of Seattle Good Business Network,[1] is the executive director.[2]

YES!
Fall 2010 cover of YES!
EditorTracy Loeffelholz Dunn
FrequencyQuarterly
PublisherChristine Hanna
First issue 1996 (1996-month)
CompanyPositive Futures Network
CountryUnited States
Based inBainbridge Island, Washington
Websiteyesmagazine.org
ISSN1089-6651

The first issue of the magazine was published in summer 1996.[3] It is published quarterly and it has ISSN 1089-6651 and LCCN 96-656670 sn 96044464.

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]

Awards edit

  • Winner of 2017 excellence award for Zenobia Jeffries column on racial justice from the National Association of Black Journalists.[12]
  • 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.[13]
  • 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.[14]
  • 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.[15]
  • Winner of 2015 Northwest Excellence Award,[16] 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.[17]
  • Winner of 2001 Utne Reader Alternate Press Award for Best Culture coverage, and was nominated for Best Political Coverage in 2004.[18]

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ "Balle Fellows".
  2. ^ "YES! Magazine Staff Page".
  3. ^ Entry for Issue #1 at YesMagazine.org
  4. ^ "The Just Transition Issue". Yes Magazine.
  5. ^ "The Sanctuary Issue". Yes Magazine.
  6. ^ "Solidarity Economy". Yes Magazine.
  7. ^ "The Decolonize Issue". Yes Magazine.
  8. ^ "Our Members". Retrieved 2015-04-13.
  9. ^ King, Gary; Schneer, Benjamin; White, Ariel (2017). "How the news media activate public expression and influence national agendas". Science. 358 (6364): 776–780. doi:10.1126/science.aao1100. hdl:1721.1/119647. PMID 29123065. S2CID 4777225.
  10. ^ Chokshi, Niraj (9 November 2017). "News Shared on Twitter Can Drive the Conversation, Study Finds". New York Times.
  11. ^ "Earth Island Journal Hits the Road with Neil Young and Promise of the Real". Earth Island Journal. Retrieved 2015-08-03.
  12. ^ "National Association of Black Journalists Excellence Award" (PDF).
  13. ^ "Society of Professional Journalists Award". 24 May 2017.
  14. ^ "National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Awards".
  15. ^ "National Association of Black Journalists Northwest Excellence Award".
  16. ^ "Northwest Excellence Awards". 19 June 2016.
  17. ^ "2013 Utne Media Awards: The Winners". 5 June 2013. Retrieved 2015-04-13.
  18. ^ "Winners announced for 2001 UTNE Magazine Alternative Press Awards". Retrieved 2006-06-11.

External links edit

  • Official website