Category: Announcements
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What You Need to Know Before the August 5 Primary
Voter registration deadlines, ballot drop guidance, and threats to your rights With the August 5 primary election just weeks away, now’s the time to make a plan, get informed, and take action to protect your vote. Here’s everything you need to know — including key deadlines, disinformation risks, and how you can fight back. Upcoming…
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4 Events This Weekend — Community, Justice & Action
Your weekend roadmap to impact: four events, one community This weekend, communities across Detroit are taking action — and you’re invited. Whether you’re looking to connect with mutual aid networks, access expungement support, or make your voice heard in local elections, there’s a space for you. Here’s what’s happening: Mutual Aid Fair by 5050+ Michigan…
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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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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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Every Election Matters — Make Your Plan for August 6
Your voice counts. Your vote is power. Let’s show up. Local elections impact our daily lives — from schools and policing to housing and jobs. The August 6 primary is your next chance to shape your community. Make sure you’re registered, make a plan, and be a voter. Visit mi.gov/vote to: Make a voting plan…
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Whew, What a Week! Help Power VAAC’s Work on the Ground
This week, like most weeks, VAAC has been on the move—educating, organizing, and standing up for voting rights across Michigan! Here’s What We’ve Been Up To: May 21: We joined Black Voters Matter for the State of the People Power Tour at Wayne County Community College in Detroit, connecting with community members about the importance…
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Federal Court Upholds Michigan’s Voter Roll Maintenance Process
Breaking news: A federal appeals court has upheld Michigan’s current process for removing deceased voters from the rolls. While the ruling affirms the state’s practices, it also serves as a reminder: voter roll maintenance must be done with care and transparency. Mistakes in this process can wrongly block eligible voters—especially those impacted by the legal…
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The SAVE Act Is Voter Suppression. Here’s How We Fight Back
They want us tired. We’re staying ready. The SAVE Act has passed the U.S. House—and now it’s headed to the Senate. This dangerous bill would make it harder for millions of eligible voters to register, re-register, or cast a ballot. It’s a direct threat to justice-impacted individuals, Black and Brown voters, low-income communities, and anyone…
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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…