Category: VotingAccess4All
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Weekly Phone Bank — Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 PM
Talk to voters. Fight disinformation. Build power. Join Voting Access for All, Jews for a Secular Democracy, and MUUSJN as we call voters across the state to share critical, up-to-date info about voting rights, ballot initiatives, and upcoming elections. No experience is needed — we’ll provide the training and script. Every Tuesday 5:30–8:00 PM Virtual…
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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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Join Our Next Community Meeting with Khyla D. Craine — July 11
Voting access, jail-based disenfranchisement & Michigan’s Road to Restoration Our biweekly VAAC Community Meetings are a space where directly impacted people, organizers, and advocates come together to learn, share, and strategize for change. On Friday, July 11, we’re honored to welcome Khyla D. Craine, J.D., Chief Legal Director for the Michigan Department of State, for…
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Dial for Democracy: Change Starts with Your Call
Join us for virtual phone banking — every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 PM — from wherever you are. Every Tuesday evening, VAAC, JFASD, and MUUSJN are teaming up to make sure voters across Michigan have the information and support they need to participate — and we want you on the phones with us. You’ll…
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road: VAAC at Detroit’s Arts Alley Grand Opening
Join us July 6 for youth-powered art, community joy, and civic engagement This weekend, VAAC is thrilled to be part of Detroit’s Arts Alleys Openings, an initiative to transform neighborhood spaces into hubs of creativity, connection, and care. Join us on Saturday, July 6 at 3 PM at the Yellow Brick Road Arts Alley (14208…
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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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Tell Congress: Protect Medicaid. No Cuts. No Barriers.
Urge your U.S. Representative to vote NO on a bill that slashes health care and increases poverty The shock of this bill is hard to overstate. These leaders just voted to spend trillions of dollars to increase poverty and hunger, to strip away health coverage, and to create the biggest redistribution of wealth from poor…
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July 11: Join the Conversation on Voting Access & Legal System Barriers
Featuring special guest Khyla D. Craine from the Michigan Department of State Every other Friday, VAAC brings together directly impacted people, advocates, and organizers to talk about the systems shaping our lives — and how we can change them. Join us on Thursday, July 11 for a powerful conversation with Khyla D. Craine, Chief Legal…
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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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This Week: VAAC Friday Community Meeting Focuses on Jail Voting
Join us for a powerful conversation about voting rights behind bars and what’s being done to protect them We bring together directly impacted people, organizers, advocates, and community members across Michigan to talk about voting access, the criminal legal system, and the issues shaping our lives and communities. Each week, we focus on timely topics…