Three Ohio counties submit their case to the Ohio Supreme Court: the right to local community self-government is protected in federal and state constitutions, and…
The Athens Messenger: Charter supporters ask Ohio Supreme Court to change its prior ruling
Athens, Meigs, and Portage County, OH, residents make their case for their constitutional right to vote on qualified County Charter initiatives this fall. The measures…
America’s Workforce Radio Interviewing CELDF’s Tish O’Dell on Community and Worker Rights
CELDF's Tish O'Dell speaks on America's Work Force Radio on community and worker rights, minimum wage, and the right of local community self-government.
Oregon Secretary of State Forces State Amendment into Court
Communities work to advance their right to local community self-government through the Oregon Community Rights Network, submitting a petition for a state constitutional amendment protecting…
Tacoma Residents Refuse to Fold as Court Strikes Against Democracy
Tacomans refuse to surrender their rights as the court denies them access to initiative. Residents are working to protect their water - and their right…
Ohioans Take a Stand for Rights
Undaunted by the courts, the state legislature, or the oil and gas industry, Ohioans understand the power to protect themselves is in We, the People,…
Press Release: Ohio Secretary of State Husted Tries to Quash Democracy – Again
Press Release: Athens County Residents Fight for Right to Initiative
Athens County, OH, residents worked with CELDF to file a protest today against their Board of Elections. The Board blocked their qualified County Charter initiative…
OHCRN Statement: County Boards of Elections Attempt to Stifle Democracy: Meigs, Athens and Medina Counties
Efforts in Ohio by local Boards of Elections to block rights-based County Charter initiatives banning fracking fail to disempower We the People.
LDF makes historic grant announcement and welcomes Terry Tamminen as global CEO
Thank you Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation for your support of CELDF's work! LDF is helping us empower communities and build Rights of Nature legal frameworks.
The New York Times: In New Zealand, Lands and Rivers Can Be People (Legally Speaking)
What once was a national park in New Zealand is now recognized as having personhood. A river is expected to receive the same status. Both…
Gotham Gazette: Required in Some Cases, Home Rule Sheds Light on City-State Power Dynamic
When municipal interests and Home Rule powers come into conflict with state preemption, communities are losing. It will take community rights and a people's movement…
Agua Para Tod@s: Cientos de comunidades en EEUU están construyendo escudos legales frente a las empresas de energéticos
Simon Davis-Cohen's article on communities in the U.S. learning from indigenous peoples and leveraging community rights to overcome unjust western legal doctrines, is reprinted here…
Tree Media Presents We the People 2.0 – The Second American Revolution
Tree Media releases the trailer for the film We the People 2.0, featuring CELDF. Check it out here.
Rights of Nature FAQs
What does "Rights of Nature" mean, and why do need them? Understand Rights of Nature with these FAQs.
Press Release: Green Party of England and Wales Adopts Rights of Nature Policy – CELDF Assisted in Drafting New Rights-Based Plank
CELDF assists the Green Party of England and Wales to draft a Rights of Nature policy platform, which was adopted by the Party on Sunday.…
The Ledger Transcript: Support Community Rights in NH
The NHCRN and CELDF partner with New Hampshire communities to advance community rights - today manifesting in a state consitutional amendment that has bi-partisan support…
New Hampshire Community Rights Justified Heritage
New Hampshire Community Rights Network Coordinator Michelle Sanborn asserts the state's Community Rights Amendment - co-sponsored by several state legislators - has its roots in…
CELDF Celebrates 20 Years!
The Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund turns 20 years old! What began as a mission to help communities fight permits has evolved into a Community…
Spokane: Ballot Box and Court Room for Rights
This November, Spokane, WA, residents led groundbreaking work in advancing worker rights, and made a stand for community rights in the Washington Supreme Court.
November Elections Update
Learn the latest news from election day in Grant Township and West Chester, PA; Youngstown, OH; and Spokane, WA. And check out the launch of…
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