What does "Rights of Nature" mean, and why do need them? Understand Rights of Nature with these FAQs.
Cleveland.com: Pro-fracking writer ignored essential dangers of drilling: Tish O’Dell, Mothers Against Drilling in Our Neighborhoods
Ohio resident Tish O'Dell counters the oil and gas industry's insistence that fracking is safe. Regardless, communities have the right to determine what happens in…
The World: FERC leaves Jordan Cove among the ‘undead’
Coos County, OR, residents recognize FERC's denial of Jordan Cove export terminal is not a win. FERC openly admits economic conditions - and not harm…
Akron Beacon Journal: Medina, Portage counties seek community bill of rights votes
Medina and Portage Counties in Ohio begin gathering signatures to place Community Rights County Charters on the November ballot. Residents face fracking infrastructure projects, including…
Concord Monitor: Barnstead voters pass community bill of rights barring future religious identification
In the face of hostile political rhetoric in the 2016 Republican presidential campaign, Barnstead, NH, residents protect themselves from religious identification requirements through a Community…
Press Release: Ohio Residents Launch Community Rights Petition Campaigns throughout the State on Primary Day
Five Ohio counties and cities launch Community Bills of Rights campaigns to protect themselves from fracking activities. Residents are aiming for the November 2016 ballot.
Press Release: Barnstead, NH, Adopts First-in-the-Nation Law Protects Against Religious Persecution, Including Religious I.D. Requirements
Barnstead, NH, residents make history as the first community to adopt a Community Bill of Rights establishing the right to be free from religious identification…
Press Release: Colorado Supreme Court Rules Local Self-Government State Constitutional Amendment Can Advance to Next Stage Toward Ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court clears the way for residents to advance their Community Rights state constitutional amendment initiative to the November ballot. Oil and gas…
Geddry.com: Bucking the establishment anti-LNG crowd
Making clear the distinction between ordinances banning harms and Community Bills of Rights laws banning harmful activities as a violation of rights, Coos County, OR,…
The Athens News: County group plans to bring charter proposal back in November
Athens County, OH, residents advance a Community Rights County Charter banning frack wastewater injection wells for the November ballot.
Fosters.com: Barrington narrowly approves ordinance to protect waterways
Barrington, NH, residents assert their right to local self-government in order to protect clean air, water, and soil, and to make the decisions about what…
Press Release: “Community Rights” State Constitutional Amendment Supporters Set Sights on 2017
Community Rights supporters in New Hampshire look to 2017 to bring forward their state constitutional amendment securing rights.
Press Release: The People of Barrington, NH, Vote in Community Rights at Town Meeting
The people of Barrington, NH, adopt a Community Bill of Rights, asserting their right to clean air, pure water, and local, community self-government. The rights-based…
Truthout: A New Strategy to Address Climate Change: Suing for Community Rights
As climate change catapults the planet toward ecological devastation, community rights emerges as a strategy to build a social and political movement addressing its root…
News Lincoln County: Let the People Decide
Lincoln County, OR, residents urge a county judge to recognize the right of communities to gather signatures and vote on the people's Community Bill of…
Monadnock Ledger-Transcript: Viewpoint – Let’s give power back to people
New Hampshire State House Representative Susan Emerson calls for the legislature to place a Community Rights state constitutional amendment forward for a vote by the…
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.…
Green Party of England and Wales’ Rights of Nature Policy
On February 28th, the Green Party of England and Wales adopted a Rights of Nature policy, drafted in partnership with CELDF. Read the language here.
CELDF Statement: Corporations Successful in Blocking Spokane from Voting on Community Bill of Rights
In a move reflective of efforts by the corporate state to quash citizens' initiatives across the U.S., the Washington Supreme Court recently denied Spokane residents…
The Bradford Era: Highland Twp. residents to vote on home rule charter in April
Highland Township, PA, residents to vote on home rule as a tool to advance community rights and protect themselves from a fracking wastewater injection well.…
In Remembrance of Gail Darrell
Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of our friend, mentor, and colleague, Gail Darrell. We at CELDF join the NHCRN in celebrating…
No more results.
