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 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 Athens Messenger: Petitions submitted for second attempt to place anti-fracking law on county ballot
Athens County, OH, residents submit signatures to place a Community Rights county charter on the November ballot that would maintain the current governing structure while…
Press Release: Ohioans Determined to Stop Fracking through Asserting Rights
Last summer, the corporate state led efforts to keep Ohioans from voting on fracking bans. Ohio communities are back in action, refusing to be deterred,…
Press Release: Ohio Residents Launch Community Rights Petition Campaigns throughout the State on Primary Day
Five Ohio counties and cities launch Community Bills of Rights campaigns to protect themselves from fracking activities. Residents are aiming for the November 2016 ballot.
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.
Common Dreams: Preempting Democracy: What’s Not Being Voted on This November Is Sinister
State preemptive action to quash local initiatives that are advancing environmental and worker rights are multiplying - and may be the catalyst for rights-based efforts…
Eye on Ohio: Ohio Supreme Court rules against anti-fracking ballot measures
Reporter Simon Davis-Cohen provides in-depth reporting on state and industry efforts to keep fracking and pipeline initiatives off the ballot in Ohio - including the…
Earth Island Journal: Government and Gas Industry Team Up Against Local Fracking Ban Initiatives in Ohio
Reporter Simon Davis-Cohen reveals how Ohio state government used tax payers' money, hiring private oil and gas industry law firms to keep the people's community…
Aurora Advocate: Were Supreme Court cases victors really the victors?
While the Ohio Secretary of State spins a "win" in last week's Ohio Supreme Court decision, the Justices in fact slapped his wrist for his…
Press Release: Ohio Supreme Court Rules Against Secretary of State
The Ohio Supreme Court rules in favor of the democratic rights of citizens, and against the Ohio Secretary of State's claimed "unfettered authority" to block…
Chron: Ohio Supreme Court rejects fracking foes’ ballot protest
While three Ohio counties are unable to place their community rights charter amendments on the November ballot for a technicality, the Ohio Supreme Court makes…
The Athens News: Bill of rights/charter won’t be on November ballot in Athens
Ohio Supreme Court keeps Home Ruler charter initiatives off the November ballot in three Ohio counties; slaps Secretary of State's wrist for attempting to keep…
Government and Corporations Collude Against the People: Ohio Is a Corporate State
Ohio government officials, both locally and at the state level, use oil and gas industry law firms in an attempt to keep the people's ballot…
The Athens News: Charter petitions awaiting decision by Ohio Supreme Court
An Athens County, OH, resident, lays out the considerations for the Ohio Supreme Court as it determines whether or not residents of three counties may…
Columbus Free-Press: Community Rights Network Calls Out Jon Husted for Blocking Anti-fracking Initiatives
Ohio residents don't take "no" for an answer, protesting Ohio Secretary of State's recent decision to remove three county Home Rule charter initiatives that ban…
The Journal Gazette: Fracking at center of battle over vote
Residents in three Ohio counties argue to the Ohio Supreme Court that their right to vote is being violated by Secretary of State Jon Husted.…
The Athens News: Big state groups come out against charter/bills of rights in Athens and two other counties
Big business comes out against the people of Ohio and in favor of reining in democracy as it files amicus briefs in support of Secretary…
The Crescent-News: Dozens protest Husted speaking engagement in opposition to fracking decision
Determined to have their right to vote recognized, residents from across Ohio protest the Secretary of State's blocking of their community right county charter ballot…
Stow Sentry: Backers of fracking-related ballot issues protest at Columbus event featuring Jon Husted
Residents from across Ohio protest outside a luncheon where Ohio Secretary of State Husted is speaking today. Mr. Husted is attempting to block Home Rule…
Ohio SOS in hot water over dismissing unconventional oil & gas ballot proposals
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has been sued by 10 residents of Fulton, Medina and Athens counties after he invalidated hydraulic fracturing ballot proposals.…
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