We were devastated, like many of you, when the Supreme Court, last Friday, overturned 50 years of a person’s constitutionally protected right to bodily autonomy and choice over the decision to bear a child. This decision will disproportionately harm working class...
With early voting underway for the primary election on June 28, we wanted to remind you of the progressive champions our members endorsed in the 2022 Democratic Primary. Each of these candidates went through a thorough endorsement process with our membership across...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 20, 2022 ONE People’s Campaign’s Endorses Hoan Huynh,IL 13th State House District Grassroots leaders choose Hoan Huynh as most progressive candidate in 6-way race to represent far north side in Springfield. ONE People’s Campaign (OPC) is...
Grassroots leaders affirm Sen. Mike Simmons as progressive champion to represent far north side in Springfield. ONE People’s Campaign (OPC) is pleased to endorse Hon. Mike Simmons in the IL-7th Senate District 2022 Democratic Primary election. Sen. Simmons has proven...
BLOOMINGTON, IL - ONE People’s Campaign is pleased to announce our endorsement of Jackie Gunderson for Bloomington Mayor, Willie Holton Halbert for Bloomington Ward 3, Patrick Lawler for Bloomington Ward 5, and Kelby Cumpston for Bloomington Ward 7 in the Bloomington...
Here are our responses to common misconceptions an other frequently asked questions about the Fair Tax. The opposition is saying that the Fair Tax is a blank check for future tax increases. Is that true?There is no blank check: voters know exactly what new rates will...
Illinois currently has a flat tax system, where everyone pays the same income tax rate of 4.95%. On November 3rd, 2020, Illinois voters will have a once-in-generation opportunity to amend the state constitution to create a Fair Tax. What is the Fair Tax?Illinois’...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 5, 2020 ONE People’s Campaign’s Endorsements for the 2020 Democratic Primaries Senator Sanders secures this first-ever presidential endorsement for his policy platform and commitment to co-governing. ONE People’s Campaign (OPC) is...
As you make your final decision about who to support in the mayor’s race, we encourage you to vote for Toni Preckwinkle. Here’s why: Toni Preckwinkle has the combination of progressive values and 28 years of public service that we need in the mayor’s office. Here are...
Last week, Cappleman joined 8 other aldermen in standing against the allocation of TIF funds to the development of Lincoln Yards, citing his concern for ‘the very poor’ throughout his career.No matter where Cappleman stands on Lincoln Yards, he’s no advocate for...
Adele Sims has lived in Uptown in the 46th Ward, for over a decade and is concerned about the neighborhood. “It used to be that neighbors knew one another,” she said. “The more you gentrify a neighborhood, the less personal it becomes.” Adele is active on the OPC...
As city elections get nearer, OPC is profiling some of our members who are working to change Chicago. Today, meet David: David Zoltan is a housing activist living in Rogers Park, in the 49th Ward. He became involved in ONE People’s Campaign through his housing work,...