Rev. Jesse Jackson

The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson is founder and president of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.

Restoring Democracy in Côte d'Ivoire

August 25, 2009

A transparent election in Côte d'Ivoire is essential to restoring that country's democracy and economic might. It is time for Côte d'Ivoire to overcome its history of violence.

2008

Water the Roots

September 24, 2008

What do the people get from this bailout?
A Magic Moment for America

August 4, 2008

The nomination of Barack Obama--so able intellectually, morally and spiritually--marks a magic moment for America, culminating the hopes of those who worked for a more perfect union, a more peaceful world.
For the 'FDR'

March 20, 2008

The Bush Administration's solutions for the subprime mortgage crisis are too little, too late. Americans need a New Deal-style agency to manage domestic reconstruction.
Gandhi's Teachings Are Alive

February 4, 2008

Mohandas K. Gandhi, killed sixty years ago, was a moment in the conscience of mankind. But the flame of hope his life inspired shapes our lives still.

Stop the Subprime Tsunami

November 30, 2007

Predatory lending is the biggest economic crisis since 1929, especially for the black and brown people caught in its grip.

Division, Danger and Diversion

October 27, 2002

"Paul Wellstone's death challenges us to choose reconciliation, choose negotiation, containment, coalition--to choose hope, not war."