Category: Prison Gerrymandering
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Proposed 2030 Census Changes: What’s at Stake for Michigan and How to Submit a Public Comment
The federal government is proposing major changes to the 2030 U.S. Census, including removing race and ethnicity questions, changing who counts toward representation in Congress, and revising the rules for determining where people live. These proposals raise serious concerns about civil rights, voting representation, federal funding, and whether communities will be accurately counted. For Voting…
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Capitol Day 2026: Educating Lawmakers on Voting Access and Prison Gerrymandering
On Wednesday, April 29, VAAC will be in Lansing alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, Mothering Justice, and partners from across the state for Capitol Day 2026. This statewide day of action brings community members together to engage directly with lawmakers on issues including voting rights, reproductive freedom, healthcare access,…