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Tell Your Senators to Oppose the SAVE Act
The House of Representatives has passed the so-called SAVE America Act, legislation that would require Americans to provide documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. The bill now heads to the Senate for a vote next week. Under the House-passed bill, eligible voters would have to present documents such as a U.S. passport, a…
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Thank You to Michigan Voices for Partner of the Year Award
We are excited to share that Voting Access for All Coalition has been selected as the recipient of the Partner of the Year Award from Michigan Voices as part of their 20th anniversary celebration. The award recognizes contributions, collaborative efforts, and overall impact within the community. We are truly honored and deeply grateful for the…
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The Vote, the Truth, and the AI
The VoteThe Truth& The AI: How to Spot AI Election Threats What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence (AI) can create images, voices, or texts that look and sound real — but aren’t. It can also find patterns in data, and make it possible to target specific communities or people. Misuse of AI is considered voter…
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Immigration Hoops: Just Follow the Rules
As many of us know, just following the rules isn’t always as simple as it sounds. For those of us caught in nightmarish bureaucratic systems—parole, probation, courts, or immigration—the rules can be nearly impossible to figure out. Some Americans think that immigrants should just follow the rules. If they can’t do that, they’re “illegal” and…
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Election Interference: The Truth and the Hype
Even though the midterm elections aren’t until November, there’s already been plenty of talk about voter suppression, intimidation, and stolen elections. In a news culture when everything is sensational and nothing is without controversy, how do we know what is a real threat and what is just political hyperbole? With tensions high, many of us…
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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on Feb 13th: Voting, Truth, and AI with University of Michigan Guests
VAAC’s next Friday Community Meeting will focus on how artificial intelligence is shaping elections, information, and voter trust. We’ll be joined by guests from the University of Michigan’s Science, Technology, and Public Policy program, who will present The Vote, The Truth, and AI: How to Spot AI Election Threats, a community zine developed in collaboration…
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Making An Impact in an Election Year with VAAC & MI-CEMI
The 2026 elections will shape the policies, budgets, and systems that determine whether mass incarceration continues to expand or whether our communities finally see meaningful change. For communities most impacted by incarceration, disengagement is not an option. Decisions made in this cycle will affect sentencing laws, parole and probation practices, jail and prison conditions, voting…
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Virtual Day of Action for Documentary Proof Of Citizenship (DPOC) Community Storytelling
As our nonpartisan, pro-democracy coalition continues to organize to raise awareness about the red tape voter suppression ballot proposal, we want to invite individuals and organizations to participate in a virtual day of action on Thursday, February 19th. Throughout the last several months, nonpartisan, pro-democracy organizations have been hosting “Know Before You Sign” and “Decline…
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Vital Documents Bills Move Forward in the Legislature
VAAC is closely tracking a package of Michigan House bills focused on access to vital identification documents for people leaving prison. For communities impacted by incarceration, lack of ID is often one of the first and most immediate barriers people face upon release. Without a driver license or state ID, it can be difficult or…
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Reentry Starts With ID: Join Call With Us on January 27
People returning home from federal prison face many barriers, but one obstacle blocks almost everything else: the lack of valid identification. Without an ID, it can be nearly impossible to secure housing, find employment, access health care or public benefits, or fully participate in our democracy. Identification is a foundational requirement for rebuilding stability and…