Yes! (American magazine)


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.
The first issue of the magazine was published in summer 1996. In May 2025, the editors announced their intention to cease operations at the end of the following June.
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, sanctuary city, solidarity economy and decolonization.
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. YES! and other Media Consortium outlets participated in a 2017 study that looked at the impact they could have on the national conversation.
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.
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".

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