Black Lives Matter

By Rebecca K. Smith, CLDC Board Secretary and Cooperating Attorney Next week, on Thursday April 2nd, there will be a national day of action in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. This national day of action comes fresh on the heels of a U.S. Department of...

Federal Appeals Court Confirms Right to Protest

By Rebecca K. Smith, CLDC Board Secretary & Cooperating Attorney On March 10, 2015, the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in a case called CPR for Skid Row v. City of Los Angeles. CPR is a group that advocates for the rights of people who...
2015 Next Generation Climate Justice Action Camp

2015 Next Generation Climate Justice Action Camp

Save the date for the CLDC’s 2nd annual Next Generation Justice Action Camp! This summer, the Civil Liberties Defense Center and Vancouver Action Network is hosting the second annual action camp for young people ages 14-18 to gain knowledge and skills to...

Winnemem Wintu Coming of Age Ceremony, 2013

Please share this 20 minute film “Ceremony Comes Home” far and wide and ask people to watch the film and share as well as email Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell: “Our next Coming of Age ceremony is coming up in July, July 20 – 23. Please share...

Railroads, Ports, and Utilities Legal Primer

This legal primer is intended to be a basic legal resource for activists and legal observers involved in protests at or around railroads, ports, and energy facilities. Use this guide to help you understand what you are getting into before taking any action. If you are...

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