Category: voting rights
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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…
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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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Secretary Benson Sounds the Alarm on Election Access
Last Friday, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made a powerful public statement on the recently introduced Michigan Election Security Act—a proposal that could significantly impact voter access across the state. Her message was clear: legislation marketed as “security” must not be allowed to become a weapon for disenfranchisement. At Voting Access for All Coalition…
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Voting Rights in the Headlines: What You Need to Know Now
From federal legislation to Michigan ballot proposals, voter access is under threat — and VAAC is paying attention. At Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), we know that barriers to the ballot don’t just appear — they’re built. Across the country, legislation disguised as “safety” measures is threatening to make it harder for millions of…
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Michigan Voter Rights Under Attack: What You Need to Know
Across the country, dangerous “show me your papers” legislation like the House’s recently passed, deceptively named Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is on the rise. These proof of citizenship laws capitalize on anti-immigrant sentiment and perpetuate outright lies to justify restrictive practices that will make it harder for everyone to vote. If it becomes…
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Voting Rights in Michigan Are Under Attack – We Need Your Voice Now
There’s a dangerous effort underway to disenfranchise tens of thousands of Michigan voters through a proposed constitutional amendment—and we urgently need your help. 🚫 1. Oppose the Federal SAVE Act The SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) is a harmful voter suppression bill that just passed the U.S. House and is now headed to…