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From Selma to Madison; We Stand with Wisconsin Workers and Families

Rev. Jesse Jackson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rev. Jesse Jackson

Today, thousands are gathering in Madison, Milwaukee and other cities. These protests will undoubtedly escalate as the people turn their protest into power and rise up to take back their government.

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Pushing P.U.S.H.

Patrick D. Shaffer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Patrick D. Shaffer

The failure of PUSH today rests on its inability to identify a successor that mirrors Rev. Jackson's political intelligence, civic awareness, and understanding of global citizenship.

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Interview with Jesse Jackson

Michael Bendetson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Bendetson

Recently, I held an interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson in which we discussed a wide variety of issues including economics, civil rights, and the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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White Voters Deserve More Credit

Peter Dreier | Posted 05.25.2011

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Peter Dreier

The Clinton campaign message was transparent: they are trying to pigeonhole Obama as the "black" candidate -- not simply as a matter of pigmentation but as a matter of voter appeal.

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