From the Executive Editor

Sarah van Gelder

The New Economy Starts Now

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Jul 07, 2009

The new economy is about increasing quality of life, improving health, and restoring the environment.

The Local Food Revolution

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Feb 13, 2009

Spring 2009 letter from the editor introducing the Food for Everyone issue of YES! Magazine.

A New American Dream

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Oct 31, 2008

Does happiness matter when the bottom is falling out the world economy and the politics of our country is changing? We think it does.

Politics That Break Through

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Jul 29, 2008

Letter from the Editor on Fall 2008 issue.

Welcome to a Different Planet

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Feb 01, 2008

Sarah van Gelder introduces the "Stop Global Warming Cold" Issue. Our Climate Solutions Special Issue lays out what it takes and where to find the technologies and policies that can get us there. And we look at the movement that is building around the climate crisis.

Taking Freedom to the Streets

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Nov 07, 2007

By liberating exterior spaces, people are also freeing their minds and hearts and opening up the potential of human society for greatness. Sarah van Gelder introduces the "Liberate Your Space" Winter 2008 issue of YES!

We the People, Rising

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Jul 29, 2007

Sarah van Gelder introduces the "Stand Up to Corporate Power" Issue. Corporate power has expanded in the media, health care, prisons, schools, war, disaster relief and on and on. We need to challenge excess corporate power.

An Invitation from the South

by Sarah van Gelder

posted May 23, 2007

YES! Magazine executive editor Sarah van Gelder introduces the Summer 2007 issue, 'Democracy: Latin America Leaps Ahead.'

Rights at the Crossroads

by Doug Pibel

posted Mar 18, 2007

YES! Magazine managing editor Doug Pibel introduces the Spring 2007 issue, 'Is the U.S. Ready for Human Rights?'

From the Editor - An Economy with a Future

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Nov 30, 2006

YES! Magazine editor Sarah van Gelder introduces the Winter 2007 issue, Go Local.

Letter from the Editor

by Sarah Ruth van Gelder

posted Aug 15, 2005

We need each other across generations. And in this time of mounting crises, we need our elders to act as elders and take a stand for the next seven genertions.

The February 15 Peace Uprising

by Sarah Ruth van Gelder

posted May 20, 2004

The February 15 peace uprising is just the most visible of many efforts in which ordinary people from around the world are together making things happen that wouldn't otherwise be possible.

Letter from the Editor

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Jan 31, 2002

These are the stories of people who are creating America, not only to fulfill their own American dream but to fulfill the common dream of all peoples for a world in which each child can grow up in peace and dignity.