In Ohio and elsewhere, when democracy threatens the oil and gas industry, those occupying our legal and governing structures take liberty in interpreting the law…
The New Political: Athens anti-fracking charter welcomes Tish O’Dell for fundraiser
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Athens News: Supreme Court flushes county charters yet again
Residents in three Ohio counties find no justice in the courts as the state and oil/gas industry succeed in blocking their County Charter initiatives from…
Columbus Free Press: Ohio residents stand with Standing Rock, protest Nexus pipeline
OHCRN members from across Ohio staged street theater and spoke out in support of the Standing Rock Sioux in front of the state house. Residents…
The Athens Messenger: Supreme Court says no to Athens County charter proposal
The Ohio Supreme Court refuses to place Athens, Meigs, and Portage Counties' rights-based Charters on the November ballot. County residents are working to protect their…
Press Release: Right to Initiative Rendered Dead by Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court finds on behalf of the oil and gas industry and the colluding state government. The people's duly qualified rights-based county charter…
The Athens News: Ohio Supreme Court receives arguments over charter proposal
Three Ohio counties submit their case to the Ohio Supreme Court: the right to local community self-government is protected in federal and state constitutions, and…
The Athens Messenger: Charter supporters ask Ohio Supreme Court to change its prior ruling
Athens, Meigs, and Portage County, OH, residents make their case for their constitutional right to vote on qualified County Charter initiatives this fall. The measures…
Desmog Blog: Ohio Residents Clash With State and County Government in Fight to Ban Fracking via the Ballot
The right to local democratic self-governance becomes a political debate as Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, county boards of elections, and the oil and…
Press Release: Ohio Secretary of State Sides with Oil/Gas Industry Again Over Community Rights
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted demonstrates his loyalty to the oil and gas industry by trying to block citizen initiatives. The initiatives propose county…
The Athens Messenger: Husted opens charter dispute to outside parties
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted - an oil and gas industry ally - will decide whether or not to place three rights-based county charter…
The Athens News: Charter petition protest skips local court, will go to Ohio Sec. of State
Athens County, OH, residents protest the Board of Elections attempt to keep their rights-based County Charter initiative off the November ballot.
WOUB Digital: Athens Charter Group Protests Election Board Decision
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.
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…
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.
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…
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