Steve Cobble

Steve Cobble served as political director for the National Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. He also co-founded Progressive Democrats of America, the organization that started the “draft Bernie” effort, and the first national organization to endorse Sanders for President. Cobble was also Jesse Jackson’s delegate coordinator in 1988.

Centrism Is Not Inevitable. A Better Future Is Possible for Texas.

Centrism Is Not Inevitable. A Better Future Is Possible for Texas. Centrism Is Not Inevitable. A Better Future Is Possible for Texas.

The Democratic establishment can’t stop Bernie from sowing the seeds of a better future that young people want.

Mar 5, 2020 / Steve Cobble

Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition Created Today’s Democratic Politics

Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition Created Today’s Democratic Politics Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition Created Today’s Democratic Politics

Jackson turns 77 this year, after almost six decades of fighting for the dispossessed and disenfranchised.

Oct 2, 2018 / Steve Cobble

Watch: When Bernie Sanders Endorsed Jesse Jackson for President

Watch: When Bernie Sanders Endorsed Jesse Jackson for President Watch: When Bernie Sanders Endorsed Jesse Jackson for President

When it mattered, Bernie stepped across the color line.

Feb 17, 2016 / Steve Cobble

Why the Mississippi Republican Primary Winner Should Thank Freedom Summer Half a Century Later

Why the Mississippi Republican Primary Winner Should Thank Freedom Summer Half a Century Later Why the Mississippi Republican Primary Winner Should Thank Freedom Summer Half a Century Later

After beating his Tea Party opponent, establishment conservative Thad Cochran should remember how hard African-Americans fought for the right to vote in the state.

Jun 27, 2014 / Steve Cobble

For Half a Century, Jesse Jackson Has Helped Lead Fight for Progressive Politics For Half a Century, Jesse Jackson Has Helped Lead Fight for Progressive Politics

Run down the list of key moments in progressive activism in the the last fifty years, and there is a good chance Jesse Jackson was there.

Jul 29, 2010 / Steve Cobble

Obama’s Latino Vote Mandate Obama’s Latino Vote Mandate

Latinos backed Obama by a 2-to-1 margin on election day and could be the biggest force behind a longterm, center-left political realignment.

Nov 18, 2008 / Feature / Steve Cobble and Joe Velasquez

From King to Obama From King to Obama

Barack Obama stands on the shoulders of many as he becomes the Democratic presidential nominee. One set of those shoulders belongs to Jesse Jackson.

Aug 26, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Steve Cobble

Give Dennis Kucinich His Due Give Dennis Kucinich His Due

Routinely ridiculed as a political eccentric, Kucinich is a braver progressive than most. As he fights for his political life, he deserves our support.

Feb 19, 2008 / Editorial / Steve Cobble

Palazzo Papers, Anyone? Palazzo Papers, Anyone?

As Prime Minister-elect Romano Prodi take the reins of power, Italians should seek evidence of Berlusconi's true role in the run-up to the Iraq War.

Apr 18, 2006 / Feature / Steve Cobble

After Downing Street After Downing Street

It is time for the Bush Administration to answer for its lies about Iraq.

Jun 6, 2005 / Feature / Steve Cobble

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