Topic: Rainbow PUSH Coalition

To "lie in state" (or "lie in honor") is an honor reserved for government officials and important Americans that impacted the country with their lives, like former President Jimmy Carter (above in 2025). Speaker Johnson said Rev. Jackson does not meet the standard for such an honor. (Tom Williams / Getty Images)

When legacy isn’t enough for honor

CK Smith
Rev. Jesse Jackson announces his support for Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson during an event at the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition headquarters on March 17, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Jackson retires from Rainbow PUSH

Kelly McClure
Rev. Jesse Jackson (AP/Rich Fury)

Jesse Jackson's still fighting

David Masciotra

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