YES! is 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]
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.[7] YES! and other Media Consortium outlets participated in a 2017 study[8] that looked at the impact they could have on the national conversation.[9]
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.[12]
Second place, 2016 Northwest Excellence Award, YES! Staff, in general excellence for two issues, Life After Oil and Gender Justice.
Winner of 2015 Northwest Excellence Award,[15] 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.
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