Residents of Athens County submit their protest against the County Board of Elections' refusal to place their duly qualified County Charter on the November ballot.
Blog: 2016 – The Year Democracy Died?
While we may expect to see powerbrokers in both major political parties drown out grassroots voices, it's happening at the local level as well. Local…
In These Times: Colorado Community Rights Amendment Builds Largest Campaign to Date, But Falls Short of 2016 Ballot
Coloradans advancing the Colorado Community Rights Amendment set sites on 2018 for the state ballot, and commit to building Community Rights at the local, state,…
Press Release: Athens County Residents Fight for Right to Initiative
Athens County, OH, residents worked with CELDF to file a protest today against their Board of Elections. The Board blocked their qualified County Charter initiative…
Blog: U.S. Mayors Embrace Community Rights, Condemn Legalization of Corporate Violence
More than thirty U.S. mayors from fourteen states call on state legislatures to recognize the right of localities to protect the health, safety, and welfare…
Eugene Weekly: Meddling with the People’s Rights
Local elected officials in Lane County, OR, attempt to pander to corporate interests and work to block the right to citizen initiative. Lane residents are…
Akron Beacon Journal: Letter to the Editor – Give power to local residents
Says Portage County, OH, resident: The people who live in a community should make the governing decisions impacting that community. Portage County residents are advancing…
ThisWeek Community News: Anti-fracking group coming to town
The Ohio Community Rights Network comes to Johnstown, OH. Member of the Network will share with residents rights-based strategies to protect communities - including their…
The Athens News: Anti-fracking group leaning toward appeal of local Board of Elections rejection of petitions
Athens County, OH, residents face oil and gas industry allies blocking their rights-based County Charter measure from the November ballot, despite meeting initiative requirements. Supporters…
The Athens Messenger: Charter group claims election board member has conflict of interests
Ohio Gas Association President JImmy Stewart sees no conflict of interest in his appointment to the Meigs County Board of Elections, as he leads the…
OHCRN Statement: County Boards of Elections Attempt to Stifle Democracy: Meigs, Athens and Medina Counties
Efforts in Ohio by local Boards of Elections to block rights-based County Charter initiatives banning fracking fail to disempower We the People.
Ecowatch: Fracking Fight Continues in Colorado
Coloradans advance a rights-based state constitutional amendment, empowering communities to strengthen protections set at the state and federal level for fracking - including banning it.…
LDF makes historic grant announcement and welcomes Terry Tamminen as global CEO
Thank you Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation for your support of CELDF's work! LDF is helping us empower communities and build Rights of Nature legal frameworks.
The Athens Messenger: Charter committee weighs options for challenging election board decision
Athens County, OH, residents intend to challenge the Board of Elections vote to keep their County Charter initiative off the November ballot. Residents are advancing…
The New York Times: In New Zealand, Lands and Rivers Can Be People (Legally Speaking)
What once was a national park in New Zealand is now recognized as having personhood. A river is expected to receive the same status. Both…
The Athens Messenger: The only ‘fringe’ elements are those advocating fracking
An Athens County, OH, resident calls out an oil & gas industry representative who attempted to belittle Community Rights supporters as they spoke out against…
The Register-Guard: Initiative review: Con — Ballot initiative process protected by constitutions
Lane County Commissioners jump to do bidding of corporate forestry and attempt to strip Lane residents of their right to initiative. Residents are advancing Community…
The Athens Messenger: Election board says proposed Athens County charter not valid
The Athens County, OH, Board of Elections exerts power of residents, refusing to certify their Community Rights Charter initiative banning fracking - despite having the…
The Record Courier: Charter forces push ballot bid
Portage County, OH, residents have found no remedy in their local or state government as they are inundated with frack wastewater injection wells. They are…
The Post: Government should protect rights, safety and happiness
In Medina County, OH, residents insist on their right to alter their government when their representatives refuse to protect them from harm. Medina County residents…
The Bradford Era: Highland Township to draft Home Rule Charter
Highland Township, PA's, government study commission issues its report: their existing governing structure allows a few people to make decisions that belong to the many.…
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