What is the right of local, community self-government? Where did that right come from? The right is violated daily – what does that actually look…
Press Release: 20th Anniversary of Rights of Nature
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rights of Nature in Tamaqua, CELDF is sharing an interview with Cathy Miorelli and CELDF’s Education Director Ben Price as the two recall some of the events and impacts that led to the historic ordinance adoption in 2006.
Network Coordinator to Advance the New Hampshire Community Rights Network
CELDF announces Michelle Sanborn as our new New Hampshire Community Rights Network Coordinator. Michelle led her hometown of Alexandria, NH, in adopting a Community Bill…
Why the People of the Big Island Can’t Ban GMOs Without Challenging Corporate “Rights”
A simple ban on GMOs in Hawai'i County misses addressing our structure of law and governance that allows GMOs at all. To successfully stop them,…
CELDF Statement on New York Fracking Decision
We congratulate the victory in the New York Court of Appeals for banning fracking. We also recognize the Court, rather than affirming communities' right to…
Daily Kos: New Civil Rights Movement
A diary from occupystephanie draws parallels between Community Rights and other rights' movements and describes CELDF's work with municipalities across the U.S. to leverage those…
People to People Blog: Why Mora County New Mexico is Fighting Frackers for Your Rights, too
Global Exchange's Kiara Collins explores Mora County, NM's, fight for all communities' rights.
We the People Rising Up: Rejecting Corporate Control One Community at a Time (Part II)
In Part II, updates from Ann Kneeland of Community Rights Lane County; Audrey Moore of the Freedom From Pesticides Alliance in Josephine County; and Clint…
We the People Rising Up: Rejecting Corporate Control One Community at a Time (Part I)
CELDF's Thomas Linzey is the keynote speaker in a Community Rights event in Eugene, OR, on June 4th. Learn about how people in 200 communities…
Global Exchange’s People to People Bog: Community Rights & Fracking Ban Tour hits Mendocino County
CELDF partner, Global Exchange, works with Mendocino County, CA, residents who are threatened with fracking. Residents are using Community Rights to protect themselves, gathering signatures…
Mora County Legal Defense Fund
The Mora County Legal Defense Fund was formed to protect Mora’s Community Rights – including their right to clean air and water, a healthy environment,…
The Bradford Era: Highland Township retains law firm in injection well fight
CELDF is retained by Highland Township, PA, to defend the Township's Community Bill of Rights Ordinance banning fracking wastewater injection wells against Seneca Resources Corporation.…
Statement of County Commissioner John Olivas, Chairman, Mora County, New Mexico Board of Commissioners
Mora County, NM, Commission Chairman John Olivas calls on communities across the U.S. to support the people of Mora County as they face corporate assaults…
Not The Item: Blog post – Democracy School at Susquehanna University
Democracy School in Selingsrove, PA, in February 2014, revealed for particpants the structure of law we live under that keeps us from getting what we…
The Bradford Era: Highland Township citizens group joins fray over injection well
Highland Township, PA, stands behind its Community Bill of Rights banning injection wells with the support of Township Supervisors, residents, and CELDF, as Seneca Resources…
CELDF’s February Update
Here’s an update on some of our latest work.
CELDF in Otavalo, Ecuador, for a Rights of Nature conference.
CELDF, a founding member of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature, joined in an international gathering hosted by the Alliance in Octavalo, Ecuador,…
Daily Kos – Food Fight: Local Media Coverage
A diary from occupystephanie on Oregon Community Rights and sustainable food systems in the face of hostile state and corporate interests.
CELDF’s January 2014 Update
Thank you for supporting us in 2013! With your contributions, we will expand our work in 2014, meeting the growing numbers of requests for help…
Huffington Post: Colorado Communities Could Ban Fracking Under New Proposed Amendment
A proposed amendment to Colorado's constitution that would give municipalities the power to ban or restrict fracking and other industrial activities would be the first…
Press Release: Colorado Community Rights Network Files Constitutional Amendment To Secure the Right to Community Self-Government Free from State Preemption
Denver, Colorado, January 20, 2014 - The Colorado Community Rights Network (COCRN) has submitted to the state for review and comment the language for a…
CELDF’s Natalie Long, Illinois Community Rights Organizer, is interviewed by Niala Boodhoo on WBEZ 91.5 Chicago’s Afternoon Shift
Activists in Southern Illinois are getting ready for a fight to ban fracking in Johnson County. They launched a ballot initiative to urge the county…
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