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Jesse Jackson Jr. is exploring a run for his old congressional seat. If he goes forward, voters should be the ones to decide ...
Convicted former Democratic U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is ramping up an effort to get politicians to encourage President Joe Biden to pardon the former congressman before the Democratic president … ...
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. received a standing ovation when he arrived on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Jackson, 82, waved and gave a thumbs-up from his ...
On Friday, July 11, Macmillan imprint Flatiron Books announced a new biography about the civil rights leader. A Dream ...
Bernie Sanders, Al Sharpton and half a dozen House members lavished praise on Jesse Jackson, the ailing civil rights and Democratic Party icon.
Jesse Jackson visits Erie to stress the importance of voting: 'You have the power' Jackson, 83, told the audience 'You have the power' when it comes to the Nov. 5 general election.
Robin Kelly is set to leave office to run for U.S. Senate. Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is eyeing a political ...
Albert Vann, American George Glee Jr., American Description A campaign poster from Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential campaign. The poster is white with an image of Jesse Jackson in the upper right ...
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson received a standing ovation when he took the DNC stage Monday.
Jesse Jackson was feted a day ahead of the convention’s official launch on Monday, when he’ll be honored onstage at the United Center alongside his son and fellow delegate Rep. Jonathan ...
Former Representative Gauging Support for Run in 2026 After Prison Sentence for Campaign Finance Misuse Former Democratic ...
As candidates file financial reports in Illinois’ crowded congressional races, Jesse Jackson Jr. laid groundwork for a comeback attempt.