Mr. Jackson’s presidential campaigns created a pathway for scores of Black Democrats to run for office, with many making ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a major figure in the civil rights movement and American politics, has died. Top video: Jesse Jackson ...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson had a long and storied history with Michigan, where he won the state's Democratic presidential caucuses in 1988.

His family said in a statement that Mr. Jackson “died peacefully,” but did not give a cause. He was hospitalized in November for treatment of a rare neurodegenerative condition.

Sanders links Trumpism to historic demagogues, urging voters to reject policies that scapegoat minorities and fuel division ...

U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee is seeking a third term representing the state’s 4th Congressional District. To earn it, she’ll ...

Sanders has endorsed Allam, a progressive activist, in her primary campaign against Foushee, who has the backing of North Carolina’s top Democrats.

Hundreds packed the Carolina Theatre on Thursday to hear U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders touch on a variety of topics, including wealth inequality and the need for a universal health care system. The ...

Both candidates in the Democratic primary claim to be the progressive leader the state needs to stand up to Donald Trump.

Zach Pope of Wilmington chooses a button from a vendor before the Marguerite Casey Foundation's inaugural "Common Thread" event featuring U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders as part of his Fighting Oligarchy ...