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More Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups
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Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, is hosting community pop-ups where participants create small art pieces about voting rights, including personal experiences and barriers to voting. Two events have already taken place, with more people joining each time. Upcoming dates are open to anyone who wants to contribute.
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Where You Can Find VAAC This Month: Capitol Day, Detroit Pistons Social Impact Summit, Black Maternal Health Week Events
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VAAC will be participating in several events across Michigan this month, including Capitol Day in Lansing, the Detroit Pistons Social Impact Summit, and Black Maternal Health Week events with the Michigan Chamber for Reproductive Justice. Join us to connect with resources, learn more about civic engagement, and be part of the work happening in our…
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Momentum Continues as Kalamazoo County and Meridian Township Pass Resolutions
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Kalamazoo County and Meridian Township have passed resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements for voting, adding to growing statewide momentum. Public Comment Takeovers continue in communities where action is still pending.
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Update: Legal Challenges Filed Against Executive Order Targeting Mail-In Voting
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New lawsuits have been filed challenging the Executive Order targeting mail-in voting, including action from civil rights groups and state attorneys general. Here’s what’s happening and what it means for voters in Michigan.
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Executive Order Targeting Mail-In Voting Is Part of a Broader Effort to Control Elections
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A new Executive Order targeting mail-in voting is part of a broader effort to control who can vote and shape election outcomes. Lawsuits have already been filed. Here’s what it means for voters and why it matters.
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Pontiac Resolution Advances as Public Comment Actions Launch Across Michigan
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Pontiac has passed a resolution opposing proof of citizenship voting requirements. Now, Public Comment Takeovers are launching across Michigan to push other communities to act.
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Capitol Day 2026 / Día de Capitolio 2026: Join Us in Lansing
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Join VAAC and a statewide coalition for Capitol Day 2026 in Lansing. Meet with lawmakers, take action on key issues, and be part of a coordinated day of advocacy and educating lawmakers.
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Where to Find VAAC This Month
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VAAC will be at several upcoming events this April, including a community town hall, an NBA-hosted social impact resource summit, and a Black Maternal Health Week celebration.
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Second Chance Month Recognized in Michigan
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Michigan has recognized April as Second Chance Month. This moment highlights the need to remove barriers to reentry and invest in policies that support people returning home.
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VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Breaking Down Michigan’s 2027 Budget
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On Friday, March 27, join VAAC for our next Friday Community Meeting, a breakdown of Michigan’s proposed 2027 state budget and what it means for our communities. Guest speakers Jayme Vosovic of the Michigan League for Public Policy, Chuck Warpehoski of the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration (MI-CEMI), and Cassie Larrieux of Safe &…
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VAAC Jail Voting Work Moves Forward with Next Steps
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VAAC’s Statewide Jail Voting Work Group is moving into next steps, with continued coordination across Michigan to expand voting access for eligible voters in jails. The next meeting will take place April 9.
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Key Dates for the May 5 Election
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Absentee ballots are now available for the May 5 election. Voters on the Permanent Mail Ballot List will automatically receive a ballot, while others must apply. Check if your community has an election and review key dates to make sure your vote is counted.
