Civil Rights Agenda

People's Action is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to empowering and mobilizing individuals from diverse backgrounds to create positive change through issue campaigns and elections. With a focus on advocating for health care for all, housing justice, and leveraging federal funds, People's Action aims to build the power of poor and working people in both urban and rural areas. Through their organizing revival training and grassroots campaigns, People's Action strives to foster compassionate and non-judgmental conversations across lines of difference, ultimately working towards a more equitable and inclusive society.Generated from the website

Common Cause in Chicago, IL is a pro-democracy organization that aims to strengthen democracy through various campaigns and initiatives. They empower individuals to take action, volunteer, and support their movement to ensure open, honest, and accountable government. With a dedicated staff and a focus on legislative priorities such as election protection, campaign finance reform, and protecting the constitution, Common Cause Illinois is committed to promoting an open government agenda and advocating for the rights of citizens in the state.Generated from the website

The Coalition for Learning Health is a collaborative effort between the health and education sectors in Chicago, IL, dedicated to improving the conditions for health in schools. Their focus areas include education policy, school health services, school food policy, and more, with the goal of ensuring that children can learn and thrive in a healthy environment. By connecting learning and health, the Coalition aims to build systemic supports in schools, such as physical and mental health services, healthy food options, and opportunities for physical activity. They also work towards addressing racial and socio-economic disparities in access to high-quality health and education, and advocate for the integration of health and wellness into the implementation of federal education legislation.Generated from the website