Category: Voting Rights
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Reentry Starts With ID: Join Call With Us on January 27
People returning home from federal prison face many barriers, but one obstacle blocks almost everything else: the lack of valid identification. Without an ID, it can be nearly impossible to secure housing, find employment, access health care or public benefits, or fully participate in our democracy. Identification is a foundational requirement for rebuilding stability and…
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VAAC Community Meetings – January 30
Defending Democracy and the Road to the 2026 Midterms Our first Friday community meeting of 2026 is happening next week, and we’re ready to get moving. Join VAAC on Friday, January 30 at 12:30 PM EST as we come together to reflect on the moment we’re in, talk through our 2026 priorities, and discuss how…
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Saturday 1/24 Story Share Event POSTPONED Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
Dear Community, Thank you so much for your support in joining our upcoming community story share event on voting access and Documentary Proof of Citizenship. Due to the extreme weather conditions expected this weekend, we felt it was important to prioritize the well being of our community and have made the decision to reschedule the story…
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Tell Your Story. Protect Your Vote.
Across Michigan, lawmakers are pushing documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) requirements that could block eligible voters from accessing the ballot. On Saturday, January 24, VAAC and our partners are hosting a community storytelling workshop at Pages Bookshop, a Black-owned independent bookstore in Detroit. This event is an opportunity to speak out against these proposals and…
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CALL WITH US! Take action on the Board of Prisoners Card Release Act (IDs upon release)
This is a quick action at the intersection of voting rights, economic and criminal justice. On January 27th at 1:30pm Eastern (12:30 pm Central, 10:30am Pacific), VAAC is co-sponsoring an easy, virtual, and vitally important ACTION event, “Call With Us: Board of Prisoners Card Release Act (IDs upon release)“ Withholding IDs is a voter suppression…
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Why DPOC Is Voter Suppression: A Virtual Panel Event
Join the League of Women Voters of Michigan for a virtual panel discussion:“Why Proposed Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) Is Needless Voter Suppression” Wednesday, January 21, 20267:00 PM on ZoomRegister at: www.lwvmi.org This event will explore the impact of DPOC proposals on Michigan voters and the broader implications for voter access across the country. Panelists…