Washington Watch Articles From 2026
The Source of Jesse Jackson’s Power
I was honored to have been asked by Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family to speak at his memorial service in Chicago. Because I had worked with Rev. Jackson for almost a half century and because he had meant so much to me, my family, and my community, I labored over my remarks.
What Jesse Jackson Did for Arab Americans & Palestine
Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away last week, was a larger-than-life figure who made enormous and consequential contributions to American life. He registered millions of voters laying the groundwork for a substantial increase in the number of Black elected officials across the country.