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History Footprints

1976

founded.

Early 2005

Russ Reimer was named editor-In-cheif.

Aug,2006

Monica Bauerlein and Clara Jeffrey were promopted from within to co-editors of the magazine.

2007

The Nation became bureau chief of the magazine‘s newly established D.C. bureau.

2015

Bauerleln became CEO,and Jeffrey became sole editor-in-chief

Honorary Awards

《Mother Jones》 has repeatedly won the National Magazine Award. The awards include the Outstanding Reporting award and the Annual Magazine Award, one of the highest honors in the magazine industry.

《Mother Jones》 has achieved notable success in the Online Journalism Awards, reflecting the quality of its in-depth investigations and innovative news reporting on its online platform.

The award aims to recognize journalists who have made outstanding contributions in reporting on social justice issues. It is also an acknowledgment of reporters who stand out in their in-depth reporting.

Science News

POLITICS

Rep. Cori Bush Calls on Congress to End Race-Based Hair Discrimination.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Two Men Kill 3,600 Birds, Including Bald Eagles, for “Significant Sums of Cash”.

WOMEN

Meet the Retired Women Bringing Switzerland to Court Over Climate Inaction.

FOOD

US Groundwater Is Being Shipped Overseas.

ENVIRONMENT

To Prevent Climate Chaos, We May Have to Forsake Economic Growth.

GUNS

Three Students of Palestinian Descent Shot in Burlington, Vermont.

Special Issue

“What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable?”

JANET MORRIS

“What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable?”

WILLIE BROWN

“What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable?”

SEAN FISHER

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Mother Jones (abbreviated MoJo) is a nonprofit American progressive magazine that focuses on news, commentary, and investigative journalism on topics including politics, environment, human rights, health and culture. Clara Jeffery serves as editor-in-chief of the magazine. Monika Bauerlein has been the CEO since 2015. Mother Jones is published by the Foundation for National Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.