Category: discussion
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Two September Community Meetings to Build Knowledge and Power
Join VAAC as we break down Michigan’s proposed budget and explore life after exoneration Earlier this month, Michiganders made their voices heard at the ballot box. Now, VAAC continues our mission of lifting up community power and deepening civic knowledge. This month, we’re hosting two critical Friday community meetings — spaces where directly impacted people,…
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Lifting Up Justice at the Capitol
VAAC brings joy to Healing Advocacy Day VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport led a legislative visit with State Rep. Brenda Carter at the Capitol as part of the Wisdom Institute’s Healing Advocacy Day. Uplifting voting rights and reproductive justice is serious work — but we make it a party wherever we go! Watch the video…
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Denied at the Ballot Box: The Human Cost of Voter ID Laws
Join an urgent, interactive webinar on August 13 We at Voting Access for All Coalition believe understanding how voter ID laws shape communities is essential to safeguarding every person’s voice—especially those already facing systemic barriers. On Wednesday, August 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm ET, join VAAC, Common Cause Michigan, All Voting Is Local, Voters…
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Coming Up Next Friday: How Technology Is Shaping Democracy
Join the July 25 VAAC Community Meeting on AI, Algorithms & Access Every other Friday, VAAC Friday Community Meetings bring together directly impacted people, organizers, and advocates from across Michigan to share updates, build community, and take action. Next Friday, July 25, we’re diving into a powerful conversation on how technology is shaping democracy —…
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Detroit: Take Back Our Power
VAAC joins Detroit Action’s Neighborhood Summit to uplift housing justice, people power, and joyful resistance This month, VAAC joined our partners at Detroit Action for their inspiring Neighborhood Summit, where powerful conversations, bold visioning, and deep organizing took center stage. From housing timelines to political education, the summit made one thing clear: when we organize…
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Eliminating Grace Periods: A New Attack on Mail Voting
Voting rights are under attack again—this time, through the rollback of mail-in ballot grace periods. Lawmakers in several states are working quickly to eliminate grace periods for mail-in ballots—policies that have long ensured voters who mail their ballots on time still have their votes counted if delivery is delayed. Kansas has already passed a law…