[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 121 (Monday, September 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1818]
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        IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF YES! ON ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Yes! A Journal of Positive Futures, as it celebrates 10 years of 
innovative journalism exploring the possibilities for peace and 
environmental justice in our world. Yes! is more than just a magazine, 
it is a catalyst for positive social action, encouraging its readers to 
actively take part in the global movement for a more harmonious and 
sustainable world.
  Yes! magazine is a quarterly journal produced by the Positive Futures 
Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to the collective power of 
individual and community efforts worldwide to bring healing, justice, 
and peace to all sectors of our society. In 1996 Yes! Magazine was 
founded to promote the belief that profound change is needed to save 
our society from an unsustainable path. Printed on recycled paper and 
available online, this ad-free alternative news source embodies the 
sustainable and inclusive lifestyle it advocates. Distributed 
worldwide, Yes! Magazine is a growing phenomenon that has tripled its 
subscriptions in the past 3 years alone. In 2001, Yes! A Journal of 
Positive Futures received the Utne Magazines Alternative Press Award 
for Best Cultural Coverage.
  In addition to saying ``No!'' to the dominant trends of violence and 
oppression, this journal shouts a resounding ``Yes!''for creative and 
constructive alternatives. Each issue addresses a specific concern 
within the fields of social, economic, and environmental justice, 
identifying innovative scientific and cultural solutions. Yes! Magazine 
serves as a tool to unite the activists of different peace movements by 
reporting on the grassroots efforts of ordinary individuals creating 
extraordinary transformations across the board and challenging readers 
with a call to action.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and tribute to 
Yes! A Journal of Positive Futures for 10 years of meaningful 
journalism proving that peace is not only possible, but practical as 
well.

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