Athens County, OH, residents issue a call to action for next steps in their work to protect against fracking activities. The Athens County Community Bill…
Mongabay: Nature’s right to exist gets a boost from key organizations
As growing numbers of communities adopt Community Bills of Rights recognizing the Rights of Nature, countries, the United Nations, and NGOs advance Rights of Nature…
Courier Express: Study commission asks to be sued, request granted by the court
An Elk County, PA, judge rules in favor of the Highland County Government Study Commission to intervene in a lawsuit filed by their own Supervisors…
PR: Highland Township Government Study Commission Wins Motion to Intervene
Highland Township Government Study Commission wins their motion to intervene in a lawsuit brought on by Township Supervisors determined to keep the Commission's Charter off…
Vindy.com: Youngstown voters will consider 6 charter amendments on fall ballot
Youngstown, OH, voters will vote for a sixth time on a Community Bill of Rights banning fracking activities within the City. Residents promise to bring…
Press Release: Lincoln County Residents to Vote on Clean Air and Water in May 2017
Lincoln County, OR, residents qualify their Community Bill of Rights ordinance banning toxic aerial spraying for the May 2017 ballot.
The Laconia Daily Sun: A small number of corporations control our energy-delivery chain
What is sustainable? Purported "green" and "renewables" are anything but - particularly when they're run by a small number of corporations. Truly sustainable means truly…
Movement Rights Blog: Ponca Nation Considers Rights of Nature Fracking & Injection Ban
As the corporate state continues to support fracking activities, the Ponka Nation vows to protect the land and people from harm using Rights of Nature…
CELDF Statement: When Protecting Our Communities Becomes Criminal Activity
Oil and gas industry threatens criminal lawsuits against local elected officials taking a stand to protect their communities' health, safety, and welfare. In Grant Township,…
In These Times: Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin Becomes First to Add Rights of Nature to Tribal Constitution
Recognizing the Rights of Nature in law is a growing strategy used by indigenous and non-indigenous communities across the U.S. and internationally to protect communities…
Common Dreams: Fracking Industry’s New Plan? Prosecute Those Who Push Drilling Bans
As communities seek to protect themselves from toxic drilling, Pennsylvania industry group mulls statute to deter such ordinances.
Allied News: Shale waste insights
Residents in Wilmington, PA, gathered to hear a panel discussion on fracking threats. Panelists included Grant Township Supervisor Stacy Long, describing tactics used by the…
The Register-Guard: Retired Eugene attorney sues Lane County over controversial initiatives
Lane County, OR, residents advancing Community Rights initiatives banning aerial pesticide spraying and GMOs face further efforts to block their measures from the ballot.
Jacobin: Democracy at Every Level
Federal and state governments strip local control to benefit commerce - at the cost of our communities. If we want to put people before profits,…
The Post: Athens County anti-fracking charter determined ‘invalid’ by Ohio Supreme Court
Athens County, OH, residents' frustration grows as the corporate state refuses to recognize their authority to vote on their own county charter measures. Residents face…
The Bradford Era: Appeal filed in Seneca versus Highland Township case
A U.S. District Magistrate Judge refused to allow community or ecosystem intervention in the Highland Township, PA, case, where communities are fighting to stop a…
Press Release: Ho-Chunk Nation General Council Approves Rights of Nature Constitutional Amendment
The General Council of the Ho-Chunk Nation votes overwhelmingly to amend their tribal constitution to enshrine the Rights of Nature - the first tribal nation…
Common Dreams: Learning from the Standing Rock Sioux
The Standing Rock Sioux have much to teach us: grieving for the loss of land and threat to water, taking action to protect what belongs…
Akron Beacon Journal: Ohio Supreme Court derails efforts to put anti-fracking measures on ballots
Athens, Meigs, and Portage County, OH, residents decry the Ohio Supreme Court's decision blocking their county charter initiatives from the ballot. Residents face fracking harms…
The Bradford Era: Highland Township Home Rule case headed to court
Highland Township, PA, residents put the pressure on their supervisors. The local electeds voted yesterday to try to stop the people's Home Rule charter initiative…
Energy Wire: Ohio Supreme Court keeps anti-fracking measures off ballot
While the Ohio Supreme Court blocks the right to initiative in three counties, one judge dissents, calling the court's action "a usurpation of power from…
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