Author: Voting Access for All Coalition
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Victory! HJR B Did Not Pass — But the Fight Isn’t Over
Lawmakers rejected a resolution that would have created new barriers to voting — but similar efforts are on the horizon. Stay alert. UPDATE (May 1, 2025):We’re celebrating a win for voting rights! House Joint Resolution B (HJR B) did NOT pass in the Michigan House of Representatives. Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is grateful…
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ATTN: Michiganders — Election Day Is Coming Up!
Still need to register? You can register and vote this weekend. Election Day is Tuesday, May 6!If you’re not yet registered to vote where you live, it’s not too late. You can visit your local clerk’s office this weekend to register AND vote early. Bring proof of residency Find your clerk’s office at MI.gov/vote The…
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What’s Happening This Week (May 2–8): Events You Shouldn’t Miss
From voting deadlines to community power-building, there’s something for everyone — stay connected and show up! Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is all about turning knowledge into power — and this week, there are multiple opportunities to learn, act, and engage across Michigan. Whether you’re attending virtually or in person, these events are designed…
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Voting Rights in the Headlines: What You Need to Know Now
From federal legislation to Michigan ballot proposals, voter access is under threat — and VAAC is paying attention. At Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), we know that barriers to the ballot don’t just appear — they’re built. Across the country, legislation disguised as “safety” measures is threatening to make it harder for millions of…
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Michigan Voter Rights Under Attack: What You Need to Know
Across the country, dangerous “show me your papers” legislation like the House’s recently passed, deceptively named Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is on the rise. These proof of citizenship laws capitalize on anti-immigrant sentiment and perpetuate outright lies to justify restrictive practices that will make it harder for everyone to vote. If it becomes…
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Fighting Housing Discrimination: Tony Gant Leading the Way
During Second Chance month, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Michigan Justice Fund is spotlighting Tony Gant and his work with the #HousingNotHurdles campaign. In Michigan, nearly one in three people with a criminal record are denied housing, fueling the prison-to-homelessness pipeline. Tony and advocates are fighting for the Michigan Fair Chance Access to Housing Act…
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Court Blocks Voter Suppression Order — But the Fight Isn’t Over
A federal judge paused enforcement of a dangerous Executive Order—now we must stop voter suppression laws like the SAVE Act and Michigan’s HJR-B In a major win for democracy, a federal court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s voting Executive Order, which would have forced voters to provide a passport or similar proof of citizenship…
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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: A Community Gathering for Second Chances
Join us Friday, April 26 in Warren for a powerful event centering healing, reentry, and real opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. This Second Chance Month, we’re coming together to create space for support, connection, and possibility. Breaking Barriers, Building Futures is more than an event—it’s a call to action for what reentry should look like when…
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Voting Rights in Michigan Are Under Attack – We Need Your Voice Now
There’s a dangerous effort underway to disenfranchise tens of thousands of Michigan voters through a proposed constitutional amendment—and we urgently need your help. 🚫 1. Oppose the Federal SAVE Act The SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) is a harmful voter suppression bill that just passed the U.S. House and is now headed to…
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Your Vote, Your Power: Take Action This Week
Big dates are here—make your voice count and help protect our rights, our people, and our future. The Voting Access for All Coalition is lifting up three key moments this week where your action can move us all forward. Whether you’re registering, voting, or rallying at the Capitol—every step matters in the fight for justice…