On May 16, 2018, a CELDF representative presented at the PPT on fracking as a violation of the Rights of Nature and the human right…
5280 Denver’s Mile High Magazine: Colorado Sits at the Center of the Rights of Nature Debate
Rights of Nature builds momentum in Colorado - from efforts to advance rights for the Colorado River, to rights for Boulder County's forests and grasslands.
2018 Historic Vote in New Hampshire
Press Release: Colombia Supreme Court Rules that Amazon Region is “Subject of Rights”
In the growing recognition of ecosystem rights around the world, today the Colombia Supreme Court of Justice ruled that the Amazon region in Colombia possesses…
The Amazon Conservation Team: Breaking News: The Colombian Amazon Has the Same Rights as a Person
"Colombia’s Supreme Court issued a historic ruling combating climate change in Latin America."
Broadway World: Core Dance To Participate In National Water Dance
Integrating art with the environmental movement, the 2018 National Water Dance will take place across the U.S. on April 14th. Core Dance is partnering with…
Daily Camera: Lafayette may again consider legalizing anti-fracking civil disobedience
Community members in Lafayette, CO, rally behind an amendment to their Climate Bill of Rights that would legalize non-violent civil disobedience if necessary to stop…
Press Release: Historic Vote on Community Rights State Constitutional Amendment in NH Legislature
The New Hampshire legislature takes an historic vote on the first Community Rights state constitutional amendment considered by a state legislature.
Press Release: International Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Oregon Community Rights, Rights of Nature Advocate
Community Rights supporter Carol Van Strum receives the International Lifetime Achievement Award Presented at the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference in Eugene, OR.
Press Release: New Hampshire Community Rights Amendment Backed by Legislative Subcommittee
The people's Community Rights state constitutional amendment moves ahead with the support of a New Hampshire legislative subcommittee.
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dennis Kucinich supports Community Rights state constitutional amendment
Columbus Free Press covers Ohio's Dennis Kucinich and his support for a Community Rights state constitutional amendment.
In These Times: The Community Rights Movement to the New Hampshire House: Let the People Decide What’s Best
Taking steps to assert decision-making authority over their own communities, New Hampshire residents work with the CELDF and NHCRN to advance a rights-based state constitutional…
New Hampshire Public Radio: Plymouth Is Latest To Try Blocking Big Energy Projects With Local Ordinance
Plymouth, NH, residents are among the growing numbers of New Hampshire communities using Community Rights to stop projects harmful to their health, safety, and welfare.
Columbus Free Press: Overturning Ohio HB 463 – Dismantling a corporate state and building something new
CELDF stands by Ohio residents. Together, the people succeeded in overturning unjust law, and today they are ramping up their efforts to advance democratic and…
Press Release: Plymouth, NH, Voters Adopt Community Rights Sustainable Energy Future Ordinance
Plymouth, NH, voters overwhelmingly adopt a rights-based ordinance banning unsustainable energy projects and protecting their right to a sustainable energy future. The measure bans the…
New Hampshire Rep. Ellen Read on adopting a Community Rights state constitutional amendment
As the New Hampshire Community Rights state constitutional amendment moves forward to a legislative committee, Representative Ellen Read voices her support for the amendment. Listen…
Union Leader: Plymouth residents take aim at Northern Pass with new ordinance
Facing a massive electrical power corridor cutting through New Hampshire, the people of Plymouth ban the project in their Town using Community Rights. Next step:…
In These Times: Does the Natural World Needs Its Own Bill of Rights?
Environmental regulations aren't doing much for the environment - but recognizing nature's rights is.
Press Release: New Hampshire Community Rights Amendment Advances to Public Committee Hearing
New Hampshire residents and the NHCRN advance a Community Rights state constitutional amendment to the legislative committee hearing.
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.
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…
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