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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on April 24th | Beyond Exoneration: From Silenced to Shaping Change
Join us for a powerful VAAC Friday conversation featuring special guests Eric Anderson, Director of Programming and Operations of the Organization of Exonerees and Jennifer St. John, Tri-County Director at A Brighter Way, as part of Second Chance Month, as part of Second Chance Month. Exonerees are individuals who were wrongfully convicted and have fought…
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Capitol Day 2026: VAAC Heads to Lansing with Statewide Partners on April 29
On Wednesday, April 29, Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) will be in Lansing for Capitol Day 2026 alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, Mothering Justice, and partners from across the state. This statewide day of action brings community members together to engage directly with lawmakers on issues including voting…
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Key Dates + What to Do Now for the May 5 Election
The May 5 election is approaching. This is a special election, which means not every community has something on the ballot. First, check to see if you have an election in your area by visiting mi.gov/vote and selecting “Your voter information.” If you have an absentee ballot and have not returned it yet, do not…
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Sign or Circulate the MMOP (Michiganders for Money Out of Politics) Petition
VAAC is partnering with Voters Not Politicians as part of the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP) campaign. MMOP is a grassroots effort focused on reducing the influence of corporate money in Michigan elections and addressing pay-to-play politics, where financial contributions can shape political decisions. The proposal would: Ban regulated utilities from making political…
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Lansing Passes MI Democracy Resolution as HB 4765 Advances in Michigan
Local governments across Michigan continue taking action in opposition to documentary proof of citizenship requirements and in support of the state’s current election system. On Monday evening, the Lansing City Council unanimously passed a MI Democracy Resolution opposing these requirements. Community members showed up, stayed late into the evening, and made sure their voices were…
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SAVE Act Update: Senate Vote Stalls Federal Proposal
There has been a lot of conflicting information circulating about the SAVE Act, and as of now, there has been little coverage from major news sources. Based on information from the Campaign Legal Center (CLC), the U.S. Senate has stopped debate on the SAVE Act. This means the bill has effectively stalled and did not…
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What Happened in Wayne County — What’s Actually Going On
Recent national headlines have focused on a demand from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for Wayne County’s 2024 election ballots and materials. There’s an important detail that has gotten lost in some of the coverage: The DOJ requested these records from the wrong office. In Michigan, local clerks run elections and maintain election records,…
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Attacks on the Southern Poverty Law Center Reflect Broader Threats to Civil Rights
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), part of a broader pattern of attacks on civil rights organizations. For more than 50 years, SPLC has documented hate and violence and taken legal action against white supremacist groups. This work has played a critical role in protecting communities across…
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Advocacy Boot Camp in Detroit (Hosted by MLPP)
The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) is hosting an Advocacy Boot Camp on Wednesday, June 10 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the University of Michigan Detroit Center. This free, in-person workshop will bring together community members from across Metro Detroit to build skills, share knowledge, and connect with others working to influence…
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Next Week’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting | Beyond Exoneration: From Silenced to Shaping Change
Join us for a powerful VAAC Friday conversation featuring special guest Eric Anderson from the Organization of Exonerees as part of Second Chance Month. Exonerees are individuals who were wrongfully convicted and have fought to reclaim their freedom. Their experiences expose deep failures within our criminal legal system and the lasting impact of wrongful incarceration…