We help communities create & defend their rights.
We assist communities to develop first-in-the-nation, groundbreaking laws for worker rights, houseless rights, democratic rights, and the Rights of Nature. We also provide free and low-cost legal services, grassroots organizing, and education support, to communities and governments facing injustice. Contact us now.
Press Releases
Historic Rights of Nature Victory in Ecuador
The plaintiffs were able to introduce scientific studies that supported their claims that current government regulations would harm the forest ecosystem and sacred species.
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Blogs
2021 in Review
We are witnessing tremendous gains for the Rights of Nature movement and an expansion of awareness about the injustices perpetrated by highly centralized state government…
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Resources
Los Cedros Ecuador Decision (En Español)
La Corte Constitucional revisa la sentencia de segunda instancia emitida por la Corte Provincial de Justicia de Imbabura dentro de la acción de protección presentada…
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News from the Grassroots
Message from the NCRN
Dear friends, Tom Groover, an NCRN and COCRN Board member, along with his wife Karen…
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Donegal County Council votes unanimously to adopt Rights of Nature
In December, the Donegal County Council in Ireland voted unanimously to adopt the Rights of…
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Glen’s Parallax Perspectives – Interview with Kai Huschke
Glen Anderson interviewed two experts — Kai Huschke and Elliott Moffett — who have savvy…
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Los Cedros Ecuador Decision (En Español)
La Corte Constitucional revisa la sentencia de segunda instancia emitida por la Corte Provincial de…
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Susquehanna, Vol. 24, Issue 3
Our newsletter, the Susquehanna, comes out 2 – 3 times annually. If you are interested in…
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Lessons from Ecuador
What will it take to advance the Rights of Nature in the United States?
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Fast Facts
Our Fast Facts are quick introductions to big ideas and concepts tackled by the Community Rights Movement! Check out our Fast Facts and find resources to more information to further your knowledge on the topics! Watch them all here.
Rights of Nature
Community Rights
Box of Allowable Activism
[The Community Rights and Rights of Nature movement] is the beginning of a social movement that is greater than just the oil and gas industry, it is a potential game changer for all of corporate America.
Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico