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Gov. Moore Honors Jesse Jackson, Urges Action for Democracy

3/7/2026

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore attended Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral in Chicago, honoring Jackson's legacy as a civil rights leader.
He highlighted Jackson's influence on faith, public service, and activism.
Moore urged Democrats to emulate Jackson's fight for constitutional rights amid an "assault" on democracy by the Trump administration.
He criticized Republican and some Democratic obstruction of redistricting to expand Democratic representation, and called for action.

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore attended Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral in Chicago, honoring Jackson's legacy as a civil rights leader.
He highlighted Jackson's influence on faith, public service, and activism.
Moore urged Democrats to emulate Jackson's fight for constitutional rights amid an "assault" on democracy by the Trump administration.
He criticized Republican and some Democratic obstruction of redistricting to expand Democratic representation, and called for action.