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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Why We’re on #TeamToni
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...
Clear out Cappleman.
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
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...