Fighting for our people and the planet
Who We Are
ONE People’s Campaign endorses and supports progressive candidates and policies that put the interests of regular people before the profits of corporations and the super rich. OPC organizes people who live on the front lines of the many crises plaguing our society in Chicago and Downstate Illinois.
What We Believe
We support policies and candidates that give our communities more control over our government and the economy, and that serve the public good. Our grassroots leaders support policies and candidates who work for Economic Justice, Reinvestment, Affordable Housing, Police Accountability, Climate Justice, Immigration Justice, Education Justice, Mental Health Justice, Violence Prevention, and Democracy.
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A huge win for Ebony! & Invitation for Community Gathering
A message from Hannah Gelder, Director of Movement Politics I went to sleep last night feeling so much pride and joy in the work we do at ONE People’s Campaign. I was so proud of Ebony’s decisive victory in Chicago’s first-ever school board election and the role our...
What is Chicago’s Elected Representative School Board?
We have a historic opportunity this November. For the first time ever, Chicago will be electing members of the School Board! These individuals set the districts' direction and vision, decide on policies and the budget, hire the superintendent, and much more. As a...
ONE People’s Campaign Endorses Karen Zaccor for Chicago Elected School Board in the 4th District
In July ONE People’s Campaign held an endorsement session with two candidates from the 4th District in the race for Chicago’s first Elected School Board. This district stretches from the high rises on Sheridan Rd. in Edgewater through Uptown, North Center, Lakeview,...