Author: Voting Access for All Coalition
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Two Key Events This Week: Ballots, Leadership & Community Power
Get informed and stay involved — Oakland and Pontiac are showing up This week, communities in Oakland County and Pontiac are stepping into action with two powerful events focused on voting, leadership, and the policies shaping our futures. Tuesday, July 23: Ballot Proposals with Oakland County Clerk Lisa BrownJoin Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown for…
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Rank MI Vote Collects Signatures
The Rank MI Vote petition is LIVE!! This exciting new ballot proposal seeks to bring ranked choice voting to Michigan. Ranked choice voting means that every voter has a say in who wins an election, not just those who vote for major-party candidates who have major financial backing from elite interest groups. It gets rid…
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Why the Right to Sue for Voting Rights Is at Risk, and Why Michigan Should Care
What’s Happening?A recent ruling by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals could block private citizens and organizations from suing under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a key legal tool that stops racial discrimination in voting. Why It MattersSection 2 has historically been used to challenge gerrymandered maps, at-large elections that dilute minority voting power, and…
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TODAY: Khyla D. Craine Joins Our VAAC Community Meeting
Join us at 12:30 PM ET for a powerful discussion on voting rights Don’t miss this one. At today’s VAAC Community Meeting, we’re joined by Khyla D. Craine, J.D., Chief Legal Director for the Michigan Department of State, for a critical conversation on voting access, incarceration, and the systems that impact us. We’ll hear updates…
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Weekly Phone Bank — Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 PM
Talk to voters. Fight disinformation. Build power. Join Voting Access for All, Jews for a Secular Democracy, and MUUSJN as we call voters across the state to share critical, up-to-date info about voting rights, ballot initiatives, and upcoming elections. No experience is needed — we’ll provide the training and script. Every Tuesday 5:30–8:00 PM Virtual…
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ALERT: Voter Suppression Petition Approved to Circulate in Michigan
New initiative threatens voting rights for thousands — here’s what you need to know On June 27, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers approved the 100-word summary for a constitutional amendment proposed by Americans for Citizen Voting — also promoted under the name Prove It, Michigan. This approval means circulators can now start collecting signatures…
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Join Our Next Community Meeting with Khyla D. Craine — July 11
Voting access, jail-based disenfranchisement & Michigan’s Road to Restoration Our biweekly VAAC Community Meetings are a space where directly impacted people, organizers, and advocates come together to learn, share, and strategize for change. On Friday, July 11, we’re honored to welcome Khyla D. Craine, J.D., Chief Legal Director for the Michigan Department of State, for…
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Dial for Democracy: Change Starts with Your Call
Join us for virtual phone banking — every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 PM — from wherever you are. Every Tuesday evening, VAAC, JFASD, and MUUSJN are teaming up to make sure voters across Michigan have the information and support they need to participate — and we want you on the phones with us. You’ll…
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Share Your Thoughts on Elections — Get a $20 Gift Card
Take a short survey to shape Michigan’s voting future Click here for survey At VAAC, we know that hearing directly from Michigan voters is vital to building a more accessible and equitable democracy. That’s why we’re excited to partner with Promote the Vote MI, a leading pro‑voter coalition working to advance voting rights in our…
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road: VAAC at Detroit’s Arts Alley Grand Opening
Join us July 6 for youth-powered art, community joy, and civic engagement This weekend, VAAC is thrilled to be part of Detroit’s Arts Alleys Openings, an initiative to transform neighborhood spaces into hubs of creativity, connection, and care. Join us on Saturday, July 6 at 3 PM at the Yellow Brick Road Arts Alley (14208…