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Jesse Jackson Comes to Town

In honor of the late civil rights leader, the Observer resurfaces an encounter between the reverend and Molly Ivins.

Texas Observer

Pritzker-backed Juliana Stratton wins contentious Illinois Democratic Senate primary

Governor Pritzker, whose name has been mentioned as a potential presidential contender for 2028, threw his weight behind Stratton

The Independent UK

Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic primary for Durbin's Senate seat

The state's lieutenant governor defeated U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi for the nomination.

Axios

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Jesse Jackson’s misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s is common – new genetic discovery could lead to treatment for this deadly disease

“Yes, doctor. My dad’s first fall was on his 65th birthday. He stood in the driveway and suddenly dropped backwards on his back. After he fell two more times, we came to the clinic.”

The Conversation

Top Trump adviser confuses Reggie Jackson for Jesse Jackson during tirade against Kamala Harris

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The Independent UK

Alina Habba mixes up civil rights icon with Hall of Fame baseball player in embarrassing TV gaffe

Habba accused Democratic leaders of using Jackson’s funeral to criticize the current administration

The Independent UK

Jesse Jackson’s son hits out at ex-presidents after Obama, Clinton and Biden pay tribute at funeral

During his speech, former President Barack Obama said that those in high office want Americans to ‘fear each other and to turn on each other’

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Barack Obama says we live in an America where it’s ‘hard to hope,’ shuts down demands for him to run for a third term

People want the past when war was never the answer.

We Got This Covered

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family comes together for final goodbye after US presidents share tributes

The poignant event at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s headquarters served as a powerful call to action

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president marks first week of Iran attacks with call for nation’s ‘unconditional surrender’

Friday saw US and Israel carry out some of the heaviest bombardments so far in the conflict

The Guardian - US

Michelle Obama absent from another high-profile event

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The Independent UK

Cancer-Stricken Ex-President Joe Biden Faces Intense Backlash for Remarks at Rev Jesse Jackson's Funeral

Former President Joe Biden's remarks at Reverend Jesse Jackson's funeral have sparked controversy, reigniting debates about his mental and physical health.

International Business Times UK

Michelle Obama raises eyebrows again by skipping Jesse Jackson’s memorial service

Former presidents Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama all attended the Chicago ceremony

The Independent UK

Jesse Jackson hailed as ‘ambassador of hope’ at memorial attended by Clintons, Obama and Biden

Thousands in Chicago honored civil rights ‘champion’ who ‘stepped forward again and again’, Obama said

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The Independent UK

Obama chides Trump administration in remarks at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s memorial service

Former presidents Joe Biden and Bill Clinton and former Vice President Kamala Harris also spoke

The Independent UK

Obama and Biden reunite at Jesse Jackson’s memorial service

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The Independent UK

Three former presidents honor Rev. Jesse Jackson at memorial service but Trump is notably absent

Trump didn’t attend despite sharing a glowing tribute to Jackson after his death

The Independent UK

South Carolina honors famed civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson

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The Guardian - US

‘He had a radiating aura’: Chicagoans say goodbye to hometown civil rights hero Jesse Jackson

Jackson’s body lay in repose at his Rainbow/Push Coalition headquarters as thousands visited to pay their respects

The Independent UK

People pay their respects to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, in photos

Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. began in Chicago, before events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, where he was born, to honor his long civil rights legacy. Jackson died on Feb. 17 at 84.

The Independent UK

Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization

Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. begin in Chicago and stretch across the country to honor his long civil rights legacy

Fortune

A decade ago, I had a front row seat as Jesse Jackson held big tech firms accountable for being overwhelmingly white and male

In 2026, diversity efforts across tech companies and corporate America are facing rollbacks, precisely the moment Reverend Jackson warned about.

The Guardian - US

‘A global hero’: Jesse Jackson’s legacy of activism around the world

From opposing apartheid in South Africa to supporting Palestinian rights, the US civil rights leader left his mark across the globe

The Guardian - US

How Jesse Jackson’s ‘radically inclusive’ vision shaped the Democratic party we know today

The civil rights trailblazer imagined a future for America in which the marginalized became the center of US politics

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Trump goes off-script at the Board of Peace to describe touching Melania in a way that left the room silent, and it only got weirder

Awkward would be an understatement.

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