Ohio officials have blocked citizen initiatives advancing communities and nature's rights since 2015. In response, citizen have filed suit against Ohio's Secretary of State and…
The Columbus Dispatch: Federal lawsuit seeks to stop elections boards from blocking ballot initiatives
Fighting to protect Ohioans' right to citizen initiative, seven communities partner with CELDF to file a Civil Rights lawsuit in federal court.
News Release: Ohio Community Members File Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
Communities from across Ohio file a federal lawsuit against local Boards of Elections and the Ohio Secretary of State for multiple rights violations - including…
The Blade: To the editor: Vote for Lake Erie Bill of Rights
An Ohio resident urges support for the Lake Erie Bill of Rights in Toledo to overcome devastating harms to the Lake's ecosystem and communities' drinking…
Yes! Magazine: The White Earth Band of Ojibwe Legally Recognized the Rights of Wild Rice. Here’s Why
Winona LaDuke speaks to the White Earth band of Ojibwe passing a law formally recognizing the Rights of Manoomin, or wild rice, in December.
Cleveland.com: Toledoans to vote on Lake Erie Bill of Rights
"If there's a problem to be treated, there's a problem to be solved." Toledoans take steps to solve the problem of contaminated water in Lake…
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Lake Erie Bill of Rights!
Lake Erie Bill of Rights (LEBOR) is on the February special elections ballot. Check out news coverage and the growing support for Toledo residents' pioneering…
Cleveland.com: The Ohio Supreme Court has rightly affirmed that Toledoans get to vote on a proposed Lake Erie Bill of Rights
Cleveland.com editorial board member cheers the Ohio Supreme Court's recognition of Toledo residents' right to vote on the Lake Erie Bill of Rights initiative in…
Inforum: The Rights of Wild Rice
In December 2018, the White Earth band of Ojibwe recognized the “Rights of Manoomin," or the rights of wild rice. CELDF assisted tribal members to…
The Bayou Brief: Red Tides, Green Lakes, Dead Zones: How a Single City Ordinance Could Change It All
Communities geographically far apart share similar threats to their water from red tides and green algae blooms. They also share looking at Rights of Nature…
Imascalzoneit.com: Rights of Nature
An Italian interview with CELDF's leader of our International Center for the Rights of Nature, Mari Margil.
The Blade: Recognizing the rights of nature
CELDF's Australian partners champion the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, understanding the Great Lake - like the Great Barrier Reef - must be recognized as…
National Lawyers Guild Incorporates Rights of Nature into Constitution
The National Lawyers Guild overwhelmingly adopts Rights of Nature in its constitution.
Orcas Issues: Initiative to Protect the Salish Sea Takes Shape. Does Nature Have Rights?
San Juan Islands residents in Washington work to advance the rights of the Salish Sea.
Press Release: New Hampshire Legislators to Consider Community Rights State Constitutional Amendment
New Hampshire legislators consider the NH Community Rights state constitutional amendment, with bi-partisan support from ten co-sponsors.
KNKX: ‘Rights of nature’ movement expands locally to help protect endangered orcas, Salish Sea
Communities along the Salish Sea are organizing to advance the Sea's rights to exist and flourish, free from toxic and other harms.
Fosters.com: NH constitutional amendment for local self-governance backed by nonprofit
In this LTE, New Hampshire resident and Community Rights advocate speaks to the NH Community Rights state constitutional amendment, proposed and supported by ten legislators.
Cleveland Scene: Citizen-Led Ballot Initiative Will Allow Toledo Residents to Vote on ‘Lake Erie Bill of Rights’
Overcoming numerous hurdles, Toledo, Ohio, residents will vote on their Lake Erie Bill of Rights in February. The measure recognizes the rights of Lake Erie…
The Blade: Lake Erie Bill of Rights headed to Feb. 26 ballot
Toledo, OH, residents celebrate advancing their Lake Erie Bill of Rights citizen initiative to the February 2019 ballot, despite state and industry efforts to stop…
Climate Liability News: As Climate Lawsuits Grow Worldwide, Legal Strategies Evolve Too
Litigation based on the Rights of Nature is part of a growing movement to stop climate devastation.
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