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Claim Your I.D., Claim Your Power Clinic
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) and Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (MLCVEF), in partnership with the Michigan Department of State (MDOS), invite the community to get a Michigan state ID, renew your ID or driver’s license, or take care of other Secretary of State services on-site. Access to a valid ID is…
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Momentum Continues as Kalamazoo County and Meridian Township Pass Resolutions
Local governments are passing resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements and affirming support for the state’s current election system. On Tuesday, April 7, both the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners and Meridian Township adopted resolutions addressing the proposed ballot initiative that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register and vote. These actions add…
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Update: Legal Challenges Filed Against Executive Order Targeting Mail-In Voting
Since last week’s Executive Order targeting mail-in voting, multiple lawsuits have been filed in response to the order. A coalition of civil rights and voting rights organizations, including Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, the NAACP, the League of United Latin American Citizens, and Mi Familia Vota, has filed suit to block the order,…
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Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, has been hosting a series of community pop-ups where people can contribute to a collaborative Voting Rights Art Installation. Community members are invited to create small pieces that combine written reflections and visual expression about voting rights in the United States. Participants are…
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Join VAAC April 10th for Our Friday Community Meeting: Black Maternal Health Week
From Black girls to Black mothers and caregivers, civic power shapes our health, safety, and futures. Our next VAAC Friday Community Meeting will be held on April 10th in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week. Black maternal health is a real issue in our communities, shaped by decisions being made every day. Access to care,…
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Executive Order Targeting Mail-In Voting Is Part of a Broader Effort to Control Elections
In the United States, voters pick our leaders. Not the other way around. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order targeting mail-in voting, an action that could make it more difficult or impossible for eligible voters to cast a ballot and create confusion about how to vote. This move is part of…
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Pontiac Resolution Advances as Public Comment Actions Launch Across Michigan
The Pontiac City Council has unanimously passed a resolution opposing a statewide ballot initiative that would require proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote. Public Comment Takeovers are pushing local governments to act on similar resolutions that have stalled. If you are able to help in these areas, your voice is needed. Statewide Action…
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Capitol Day 2026 / Día de Capitolio 2026: Join Us in Lansing
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is joining a statewide coalition for Capitol Day 2026 / Día de Capitolio 2026 on Wednesday, April 29. We will be in Lansing alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, and partners from across the state for a full day of collective action from 9…
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Where to Find VAAC This Month
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) will be out in the community at several upcoming events. These are opportunities to connect, access resources, and engage in conversations that impact our communities. Here are a few places you can find us: Community Governance Forum Town Hall April 4, 2026 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM The Collective…
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Second Chance Month Recognized in Michigan
April is recognized as Second Chance Month in Michigan following a proclamation from Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This recognition helps elevate the importance of successful reentry and the need to remove barriers facing people returning home from incarceration. It also creates space to continue advancing policy, advocacy, and community-based work across the state. Barriers to housing,…