Nature isn't protected in our constitution. And so ecosystems, including our national monuments, are protected - or not - at the whim of current powerbrokers.
Press Release: Ohio Ballot Board Approves Community Rights State Constitutional Amendments
Two Community Rights state constitutional amendments advance in Ohio, meeting Ballot Board requirements for single subject. Residents are launching their signature gathering campaign.
San Diego Free Press: Time to Escalate? First-Ever Rights of Nature Lawsuit Dismissed
Will Falk, as a "next friend" in the recently dismissed Colorado River v. State of Colorado lawsuit, examines the reality of our legal system -…
A Win for People’s Democratic Rights in the Ohio Supreme Court
For three years, Ohio government and the oil and gas industry have tried to quash Community Rights. This year, communities have come back stronger than…
Rights of Nature – 2017 Symposium and Building a Movement
CELDF is leading the Rights of Nature movement, working with communities to change our trajectory and establish the sustainable communities so many envision.
CELDF: Forging a Movement for Rights
What began over twenty years ago as an effort to help communities enforce the nation’s environmental laws, has now fully evolved into a resistance movement…
Post Independent: State files again to dismiss Colorado River ‘personhood’ lawsuit, threatens to sanction lawyer
The Colorado AG wants to shut down the rights of nature case, Colorado River v. State of Colorado. Supporters know the case is part of…
King5 News: Tacoma Tideflats initiative heads to appeals court
CELDF calls out the court in Tacoma, WA, for illegitimately vetoing the right of Tacomans to vote.
Summit Daily: Attorney in Colorado River lawsuit refuses to withdraw suit despite threats of sanctions from state
As climate change accelerates unabated, growing numbers of people and communities are advancing Rights of Nature in court. In Colorado, the Attorney General uses threat…
Courthouse News: Attorney Rebuffs Colorado’s Threat of Sanctions in River Case
Jason Flores-Williams is arguing for the rights of the Colorado River in federal court and now faces sanctions for doing so. He is unflinching in…
US News: Ohio Activists Push Amendments to Restore Community Rights
Communities across the country are rising up as corporate threats grow - including Ohio, where residents are advancing rights-based state constitutional amendments elevating Community Rights…
The Hartmann Report: What’s It Going to Take to Return to the Politics of Sanity?
Radio host Thom Hartmann interviews NH representative Ellen Read and CELDF's Michelle Sanborn on the NH Community Rights state constitutional amendment. The interview begins at…
The Athens News: Rights groups hope to achieve goals by altering state law
Coming up against state preemption and corporate "rights," Ohio residents say "no more!" They are working with CELDF to advance two state constitutional amendments that…
Cleveland.com: Ohio local governance amendments certified by Attorney General Mike DeWine
Ohio residents meet first hurdle in advancing two rights-based state constitutional amendments, drafted with CELDF and the Ohio Community Rights Network.
Belt Magazine: Big Ag vs. Lake Erie: How Ohio’s Biggest Industry Threatens Its Greatest Resource
Growing algae in Lake Erie is driving Toledo, OH, residents to advance a Community Bill of Rights initiative, which would protect the Lake, recognizing its…
Blog: A New Hampshire Resident & Legislator Exchange Words on Community Rights
A powerful exchange between a New Hampshire legislator and a New Hampshire resident on Community Rights.
Post Independent: Supporters rally to give Colorado River rights
Supporters of the federal lawsuit to recognize rights of the Colorado River look ahead to build momentum for the broader recognition of the rights of…
Press Release: Ohio Residents Fight for Rights: Submit State Constitutional Amendments to Guarantee Right to Local Self-Government
Today, residents take action to protect democratic and environmental rights in Ohio, submitting two state constitutional amendments to the Ohio Attorney General.
The Hill: My freedom is on the line to fight climate change, more will follow
Climate Disobedience Center's Ken Ward lays bare what the Bonn climate talks are really about: 50 shades of climate denial. People on the ground and…
Seacoastonline.com: Amendment would recognize right to self-government
Residents urge New Hampshire legislators to place a Community Rights state constitutional amendment on the ballot for voters.
Press Release: As Part of Growing Community Rights Movement, New Hampshire Legislators Consider State Constitutional Amendment
The NH Community Rights Network and residents successfully introduce a rights-based state constitutional amendment to the NH legislature with Representative Ellen Read as a sponsor.
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