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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…
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Happy New Year 2026 from VAAC!
In this new year, Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) remains committed to protecting and expanding voting access and building civic power for people impacted by incarceration, poverty, housing instability, and systemic barriers. The year ahead brings important opportunities to organize, educate, and mobilize our communities. We look forward to continuing this work alongside our…
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Defending Democracy: January Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) Actions
VAAC and our partners are mobilizing in response to documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) proposals that threaten voter access in Michigan. Join us Saturday, January 24 from 12–3pm at Pages Bookshop in Detroit for Your Story. Your Power. Your Vote. This is a unique community storytelling event focused on protecting our right to vote. Please…
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VAAC Friday Community Meeting Return | January 30th
After a long and much needed holiday break, VAAC is returning for our first community meeting of the year. In the face of ongoing assaults on our democracy, our response in this moment will shape the future of our communities. This is a time to organize with intention, align our efforts, and move forward with…
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Celebrating the Life and Impact of Ronnie Waters
A Fearless Justice Advocate, Leader, Comrade in Arms, and Friend Our community is grieving the loss of a giant. Ronnie Waters was larger than life. His passion for his family, his friends, this work, and his deep commitment to community, paired with his endless spark of light, defined so much of who he was. Ronnie…
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Thank you for giving Your support keeps this work moving
Thank you to everyone who supported our work on Giving Tuesday. Your generosity fuels our mission and strengthens our communities. We are deeply grateful for your belief in the importance of civic access for all. Even with this incredible support, we are still working to reach our year end goal. The need continues every day…
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Honoring Those We Hold Dear
This season of reflection and generosity reminds us of the many blessings we cherish: community, purpose, and the people we hold close in the ongoing pursuit of justice. This is also a time when the absence of those no longer with us is felt most deeply. Reflecting on the people who shaped this journey, we…
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Final VAAC Meeting of the Year: Turnout, Voter Access Threats, and the Road to 2026
As we close out with our final VAAC meeting of the year, we are taking a close look at what the 2025 elections revealed about our communities and the work ahead. Join us as we walk through the 2025 election results, identify threats to voter access, and discuss the work that VAAC and our partners…
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Are You Following VAAC on Instagram?
Thank You for Helping Us Reach 803 Followers, Will You Be 804? Community power grows when we share information, uplift each other’s voices, and stay connected. Thanks to your support, VAAC has officially reached 803 Instagram followers, and we could not be more grateful. Every like, share, comment, and repost strengthens our collective work to…