Our right to local community self-government is unrecognized. Our elected representatives work on behalf of industry rather than we the people. Maybe it's time to…
Boulder Weekly: Community rights versus environmental destruction: Time to turn the page
In a state overrun by fracking, a Colorado leader in advancing Community Rights lays it out plainly: when democracy and fracking cannot coexist, one of…
The World: Secretary of State rejects ballot initiative seeking local control over corporations
Oregonians working to advance a community rights state constitutional amendment to protect the right to local self-government find their Secretary of State is working to…
Lancaster Online: Speaker: Pennsylvania communities need to revolt against Constitution to stop pipelines
Thomas Linzey speaks to how our legal structure keeping us from protecting our well-being, safeguarding ecosystems, and establishing a sustainable future. We need to change…
The Post: Friedrick’s recent column had some incorrect information
Supporters of Medina County, OH's, Community Rights County Charter initiative call out fear tactics of anti-Community Rights government officials.
The Post: Medina County: We have the right to clean air, water, soil
When a county commissioner in Medina County, OH, steers residents away from protecting their community from fracking infrastructure projects through a rights-based county charter, residents…
Kane Republican: Highland seen as leader in ‘revolt’ against corporations
Highland Township, PA, is one of the leaders for communities across the U.S. that are advancing Community Rights to protect themselves from harm.
The Bradford Era: CELDF founder lays out benefits of Home Rule charter to Highland Township
CELDF's Thomas Linzey speaks to Highland Township, PA, residents on their fight to protect their community from a frack wastewater injection well. Highland residents are…
The Bradford Era: Highland Township continues exploring home rule
Highland Township, PA, residents consider pursuing a Community Rights Home Rule Charter to protect themselves from Seneca Resources' proposed injection well.
Fosters.com: Barrington acts to protect natural resources
Barrington, NH, Community Rights leader Cilia Bannenberg celebrates the townspeople's adoption of a Community Bill of Rights Ordinance. The local law protects clean air, soil,…
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…
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…
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’ 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.
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