Category: Events
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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…
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VAAC Community Meetings – January 30
Defending Democracy and the Road to the 2026 Midterms Our first Friday community meeting of 2026 is happening next week, and we’re ready to get moving. Join VAAC on Friday, January 30 at 12:30 PM EST as we come together to reflect on the moment we’re in, talk through our 2026 priorities, and discuss how…
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Michigan Party Endorsement and Nominating Conventions in 2026
Decisions about who appears on the 2026 ballot in Michigan are already taking shape. Through endorsement and nominating conventions, Michigan’s political parties are selecting candidates for statewide and federal offices. These gatherings are key steps in shaping the ballot for the August primary and the November general election. In Michigan, political parties hold state conventions…
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VAAC Friday Meeting – January 30
Join us on Friday, January 30 at 12:30 PM for our first VAAC Friday meeting of 2026. 2026 is a critical year for our democracy and our communities. Across Michigan and the country, we are facing ongoing threats to voting access, civil rights, and policies that impact people most affected by the criminal legal system.…
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Tell Your Story. Protect Your Vote.
Across Michigan, lawmakers are pushing documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) requirements that could block eligible voters from accessing the ballot. On Saturday, January 24, VAAC and our partners are hosting a community storytelling workshop at Pages Bookshop, a Black-owned independent bookstore in Detroit. This event is an opportunity to speak out against these proposals and…
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CALL WITH US! Take action on the Board of Prisoners Card Release Act (IDs upon release)
This is a quick action at the intersection of voting rights, economic and criminal justice. On January 27th at 1:30pm Eastern (12:30 pm Central, 10:30am Pacific), VAAC is co-sponsoring an easy, virtual, and vitally important ACTION event, “Call With Us: Board of Prisoners Card Release Act (IDs upon release)“ Withholding IDs is a voter suppression…
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Why DPOC Is Voter Suppression: A Virtual Panel Event
Join the League of Women Voters of Michigan for a virtual panel discussion:“Why Proposed Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) Is Needless Voter Suppression” Wednesday, January 21, 20267:00 PM on ZoomRegister at: www.lwvmi.org This event will explore the impact of DPOC proposals on Michigan voters and the broader implications for voter access across the country. Panelists…
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Final VAAC Meeting of the Year: Turnout, Voter Access Threats, and the Road to 2026
As we close out with our final VAAC meeting of the year, we are taking a close look at what the 2025 elections revealed about our communities and the work ahead. Join us as we walk through the 2025 election results, identify threats to voter access, and discuss the work that VAAC and our partners…
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Breaking Down Michigan’s $81B Budget: What It Means for Our Communities
A deep dive into Michigan’s FY 2026 priorities — and how they’ll shape our future Michigan’s newly signed $81 billion state budget sets the stage for how public dollars will impact our daily lives — from education and housing to healthcare, reentry, and public safety. These choices reflect the values and priorities of our leaders,…
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The Numbers Tell the Story: Michigan’s $81 Billion Budget and What It Means for Us
Join this week’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting to unpack the state budget and its impact on our lives VAAC Friday Community Meetings are a weekly space for connection, updates, and shared learning. Each Friday, we bring together directly impacted people, organizers, advocates, and community members from across Michigan to talk about voting access, criminal justice,…