Chicago Tribune Traces Jesse Jackson's Life Phases
February 19, 2026·5 days ago·via Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Tribune looks back at Rev. Jesse Jackson's five life phases, from civil rights firebrand to political contender who never quite seized the White House. This vintage piece highlights his legendary status in left-wing circles, yet reminds us how Democrat icons like Jackson pushed race-baiting over unity, dividing Americans for decades. While liberals lionize him, conservatives see the hypocrisy in a system that elevates agitators over builders.
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