Jesse Jackson’s funeral in Chicago recalled a civil rights leader who combined outrage at injustice with hope—and showed what American politics is missing today.

“Repeat After Me: ‘I Am Somebody’”

by David Masciotra March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

Jesse Jackson was furious over injustice. He was also full of hope. His funeral was a reminder that the two were never meant to be separated.

Politics

Remembering Jesse Jackson’s Poetic Synthesis

by David Masciotra February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

In Memoriam: The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential campaign brought millions into a broader vision of political power. Here, Jackson waves to well wishers upon arriving at San Francisco’s Hyatt Hotel, July 14, 1984.

Featured

Keep Hope Alive: Reflections on Jesse Jackson

by Khalilah L. Brown-Dean February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Judge Karen Immergut is standing up for democracy in Portland, Oregon

Law and Justice

The Judge Standing up to Trump’s Portland Invasion

by Garrett Epps October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Martin Luther King Files and their sudden release raises question. The author, Leta McCullough Zeletsky, is in the files thanks to her father, an undercover Memphis police officer, who there when the civil rights leader was slain.

Politics

Trump Released Martin Luther King Jr. Files: I’m in Them

by Leta McCollough Seletzky August 8, 2025August 7, 2025

Law and Justice

The Supreme Court Should Listen to Congress in Ghost Guns Case

by Nina Henry October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Books

“It’s Time for a Resurrection, Not an Insurrection”

by Terry Edmonds June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

From standing armies to tariffs, the Declaration of Independence’s case against King George offers a striking lens on Donald Trump’s presidency.

Politics

Can the Declaration of Independence’s Ideals Hold America Together?

by Colin Woodard May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Politics

I Didn’t Watch the Video of Tyre Nichols

by Leta McCollough Seletzky January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

Politics

“Violence Loses in the Long Run”

by David Masciotra January 16, 2023January 20, 2023

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Martin Luther King Jr.

“Repeat After Me: ‘I Am Somebody’”

Remembering Jesse Jackson’s Poetic Synthesis

Keep Hope Alive: Reflections on Jesse Jackson

The Judge Standing up to Trump’s Portland Invasion

Trump Released Martin Luther King Jr. Files: I’m in Them

The Supreme Court Should Listen to Congress in Ghost Guns Case

“It’s Time for a Resurrection, Not an Insurrection”

Can the Declaration of Independence’s Ideals Hold America Together?

I Didn’t Watch the Video of Tyre Nichols

“Violence Loses in the Long Run”

Who Are the “Trump Regretters”?

Barney Frank’s Last Harsh Warning to the Left

Who Enabled Trump’s Second Act?

Europe Struggles to Respond to Russian Attacks

The Tower Stones of 9/11

25 Years After 9/11, What Have We Learned?

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