The Yurok Tribal Council adopts law recognizing the rights of the Klamath River, which is central to the culture and life of the Yurok.
Press Release: Oregon’s Right of Local Self-Government Vindicated
Oregon court protects the people's right to initiative, rejecting the Secretary of State's effort to block the people's rights-based state constitutional amendment from the ballot.
Salon: What’s not being voted on this November: Local democracy is being squashed from coast to coast
Simon Davis-Cohen reveals escalating efforts to quash We the People from exercising our right to initiative. From fracking and water protection, to minimum wage and…
Truthout: Corporate Suppression of Direct Democracy Fuels Fight for Community Rights
Across the U.S., corporations and government officials are working to block We the People from exercising our right to direct democracy. As their efforts increase,…
Fusion: This environmental nightmare is ‘raping’ towns, and citizens have one last chance to stop it
As fracking sweeps the nation, communities are using local initiatives to protect themselves - while industry spews propaganda and spends huge sums to stop them.
Yes! Magazine: Two Towns Battle Colorado for Freedom to Ban Fracking
Growing numbers of communities are joining together to move Community Rights to the state level--not just to protect against fracking, but myriad other harms facing…
The World: Secretary of State rejects ballot initiative seeking local control over corporations
Oregonians working to advance a community rights state constitutional amendment to protect the right to local self-government find their Secretary of State is working to…
Jefferson Public Radio: How To Exercise “Community Rights” On The Environment
CELDF's Thomas Linzey speaks to the community rights movement. Growing numbers of people are using community rights to challenge corporate claimed "rights" and state preemption,…
Eugene Weekly: Fighting Back Against Corporate Rights
CELDF's Thomas Linzey returns to Oregon on a speaking tour, addressing community rights as a challenge to corporate harms such as GMOs and coal trains.…
Statesman Journal: Salem talk starts “community rights” events
In Oregon and across the U.S., community rights is growing into a people's movement. CELDF's Thomas Linzey is on a community rights tour in Oregon,…
Capital Press: Why initiatives should remain a power tool for citizens
The Oregon Secretary of State refuses to certify a duly qualified state constitutional amendment that would secure the right to democratic local self-government. This writer…
The World: Your View: Kudos from the other end of the LNG pipe
The people of Colorado express esprit de corps with and appreciation of the people of Oregon as both states advance community rights to stop fracking…
Geddry: Wall dares invoke the constitution
Recognizing sustainability is illegal under our current structure of law, blogger Magix of Coos County urges the Community Bill of Rights to challenge the law…
We the People, We Decide – Columbia County Sustainable Action for Green Community (CCSAGE)
Check out CCSAGE's video: Columbia County, OR, residents partner with CELDF to advance Community Rights to stop fossil fuel transportation threatening their communities.
Truthout: The Carcinogenic Murder of Audrey Moore
Author Evaggelos Vallianatos pays tribute to Audrey Moore of Josephine County, OR - a community rights advocate who recently died from cancer caused by the…
Tribute to Audrey Moore
It’s with a heavy heart that we are sharing the news of the recent passing of Audrey Moore. Over the last two years, Audrey has…
Press Release: Oregon Files Constitutional Amendment to Secure Right to Local, Community Self-Government
ORCRN files a proposed state constitutional amendment to secure citizens' right to local, community self-government, thereby enabling the people to protect themselves from harmful corporate…
2014 Election Update: Record Number of Community Rights Initiatives on Ballot
Community Bills of Rights advance on Election Day 2014, with a record number of initiatives on the ballot, and a growing number of communities determined…
Daily Kos: New Civil Rights Movement
A diary from occupystephanie draws parallels between Community Rights and other rights' movements, and describes CELDF's work with municipalities across the U.S. to leverage those…
Daily Kos – Food Fight: Local Media Coverage
A diary from occupystephanie on Oregon Community Rights and sustainable food systems in the face of hostile state and corporate interests.
Daily Kos – Food Fight: Local Media Coverage
A diary from occupystephanie on Oregon Community Rights and sustainable food systems in the face of hostile state and corporate interests.
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