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Next VAAC Friday Community Meeting: From Civil Rights to Voting Rights: Democracy and LGBTQ+ Communities on June 26th
On June 26th, the next VAAC Friday Community Meeting, From Civil Rights to Voting Rights: Democracy and LGBTQ+ Communities, will focus on LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, voting rights, and democracy. The Pride Month conversation will include Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, how civic engagement helped expand LGBTQ+ protections in Michigan, and current challenges facing LGBTQ+…
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Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups and ArtPrize 2026 Exhibition
VAAC and Indivisible Metro Detroit continue our community-created Voting Rights Art Installation with upcoming events in Ferndale and Hamtramck. We are excited to announce that our community-created pieces from the project will also be featured as part of an ArtPrize 2026 exhibition in Grand Rapids!
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Juneteenth Events Across Southeast Michigan: Where VAAC Will Be and Other Community Gatherings
Juneteenth events continue across Southeast Michigan this week, including cookouts, cultural programs, community celebrations, and conversations about voting rights and civic participation. VAAC will be at select events providing voter education and voter registration resources, and this roundup also includes additional community events shared for readers looking for ways to gather and connect.
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Michigan Senate Passes the Michigan Voting Rights Act
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The Michigan Voting Rights Act is moving to the Michigan House. VAAC encourages Michigan voters to contact their state representative and ask them to support and pass the bill, which is intended to strengthen protections against voting discrimination and barriers to fair representation.
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USPS Ballot Mail Proposal: Nothing Has Changed for Michigan Voters, Public Comment Open Through July 2
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The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule tied to President Trump’s election executive order that could expand its role in processing ballot mail. While the proposal and related lawsuits continue moving through the courts, nothing is changing for Michigan voters right now. Mail voting remains a secure and effective option under current law,…
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Washtenaw Civic Engagement Mental Health Gathering
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VAAC is co-sponsoring the Washtenaw Civic Engagement Mental Health Gathering on Monday, June 22, in Ann Arbor. The free event will include a documentary screening, mental health resources, nonpartisan civic engagement information, community dialogue, and a conversation with Selma Foot Soldiers Alice Moore and Denise Holt.
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July 4th Freedom Rally Planned for Krystal Clark and Women at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility
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VAAC is joining community partners for a July 4 Freedom Rally for Krystal Clark and women incarcerated at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility. The rally will focus on concerns about medical care, environmental conditions, and the treatment of medically vulnerable women in custody, and organizers are seeking community organizations, advocacy groups, faith leaders, and grassroots…
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting on June 12: Understanding the Michigan Voting Rights Act & The Fight for Fair Representation
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With the Michigan Voting Rights Act back in the spotlight and major voting rights cases moving through the courts, what could these developments mean for Michigan communities? Join VAAC today for a conversation featuring Ben Gardner of All Voting Is Local on fair representation, voting access, and the questions shaping the 2026 election cycle.
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VAAC Joins Detroit Silence the Violence Events to Share Voting Rights Information
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VAAC participated in two Detroit Silence the Violence events over the weekend, sharing voter education, voter registration assistance, and civic education resources with community members. At both events, VAAC reminded residents that many Michiganders remain eligible to vote even if they have a record, unstable housing, no Michigan ID, or other barriers.
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Local Resolution Campaign Update: New Communities Join Effort Opposing SAVE Act and Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposals
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Local efforts opposing documentary proof of citizenship proposals continue to expand across Michigan. Communities are introducing resolutions, new outreach opportunities are emerging, and residents can take action through public comment, local advocacy, and statewide volunteer efforts. Read on to learn where support is needed and how to get involved.
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SAVE Act Update: Federal Proposal Remains Stalled While Similar Efforts Continue in Michigan
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The SAVE America Act remains stalled in the U.S. Senate despite recent efforts to advance the legislation. While the federal proposal is not moving forward at this time, similar documentary proof of citizenship proposals continue to be debated in Michigan and in communities across the state.
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Why Vote Counting Takes Time: What Michigan Voters Should Know About the California Debate
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Recent disputes over vote counting in California have added to ongoing national conversations about mail voting, election administration, and public confidence in elections. California and Michigan have different election laws, and nothing in this debate changes Michigan voters’ current options for absentee voting, early voting, or Election Day voting.
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New Michigan Voices Substack Features VAAC’s Work to Expand Jail Voting Access
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VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport recently collaborated with Michigan Voices on a Substack article exploring jail-based disenfranchisement, voter eligibility, and efforts to expand voting access for eligible voters detained in Michigan jails.
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Resolution Submitted to Recognize Returning Citizens and Detroit Second Chance Day
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A resolution submitted to the Detroit City Council would formally recognize the third Saturday in June as Returning Citizens and Detroit Second Chance Day. Learn more about the proposal and this year’s Returning Citizens Day celebration on June 20 in downtown Detroit, where VAAC will provide voter education and voter registration resources.
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Expungement Clinics, Warrant Clinic, and Road to Restoration Events in Michigan
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Upcoming events across Michigan include expungement clinics, a Detroit warrant clinic, Road to Restoration events, and housing resource fairs that can help people address legal barriers, resolve license issues, and connect with community resources.
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