Jesse Jackson

Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. ) is an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988 and served as a shadow U.S. Senator for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997. He is the founder of the organizations that merged to form Rainbow/PUSH.

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05 October 2012
Ignore debate zingers, focus on issues
Jesse Jackson
As Wednesday’s presidential debate approached, the political junkies were gearing up for a shoot-out. Much attention was paid to the political horse race. Much...
08 August 2012
Playing field is tilted against voters
Jesse Jackson
Thrill to the vibrant gymnastics grace of Gabby Douglas, the fierce tennis power of Serena Williams, the skill of Kayla Harrison in winning the first gold for...
10 January 2012
The New South Is Legacy Of Martin Luther King
Jesse Jackson
New Hampshire’s primary grabs headlines today, but if history is any guide, the Jan. 21 South Carolina primary will play a far greater role in determining the...
21 December 2011
The Real Christmas Story
Jesse Jackson
This Christmas, times continue to be hard for many. And that — amid all the presents, parties and holiday gaiety — is the real story of this mass we celebrate...
22 November 2011
Lesson of White House Strafing: Limit Guns Now
Jesse Jackson
Protest has returned to Egypt’s Tahrir Square; the Bears won their fifth in a row; a man stands accused of strafing the White House; China warns of a long...
13 November 2011
U.S. can’t stand by while racism ravages Libya
Jesse Jackson
Before leaving the G-20 meetings in Cannes, France, President Obama joined with French President Sarkozy to pay tribute to the two countries’ alliance and...

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