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Kalamazoo County Jail numbers are down; new programs likely to bring them lower
From Second Wave Southeast Michigan In Kalamazoo County, Sheriff Richard Fuller speaks to On the Ground Lead Writer Al Jones about historically low numbers of jail inmates — and the programs that are in place or upcoming, such as IGNITE, that will likely shrink detentions further. Link to Full Article
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Reminder: Friday March 29, 2024 VAAC Weekly Meeting is Cancelled.
As mentioned last week, our regular meeting at 12:30 p.m. is cancelled for this week. See you at the next one on Friday, April 5, 2024!
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Illuminating Darkness Event March 27 in Lansing
The darkness of incarceration extends far beyond prison walls, affecting families, communities, and individuals in profound ways. This event aims to illuminate these impacts through the power of poetry and music, offering a platform for voices often silenced and raising awareness for a more just system.
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Special Elections in April and May
From our friends at MichiganVoting.org The Special Election for State House Districts 13 and 25 is on April 16, and local elections are being held in communities across the state on May 7. With the Special Election for House Districts 13 and 25 only four weeks away, this week’s Digital Digest has all the key…
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Michigan Center for Youth Justice Gala, Advocacy and Action on May 17th
From our friends at Michigan Center for Youth Justice As our bi-annual Gala, Advocacy in Action, approaches on May 17th, we’d like to hightlight a few reasons to join us for this exciting and inspiring Spring event: Learn more about the event on our webpage at www.miyouthjustice.org/events and purchase your tickets today!
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To vote in the Presidential Primary you will select a ballot style – Republican, Democratic, or local (if available)
Choosing a ballot style to vote in the Presidential Primary does not mean you’re joining that party. Michigan’s Presidential Primary, which will be held on February 27, is a chance for voters to choose which candidates will be on the ballot in the U.S. Presidential Election in November.
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Join Voting Access for All (VAAC) Friday Coalition Call!
Please join our Friday community coalition call January 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM ET.
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VAAC Voting Page Updated with 2024 Election Information
The Voting page on the VAAC website has been updated with the 2024 Election information, including dates of elections and the new Early In-person Voting option available in Michigan. Our VAAC voter outreach material, including posters and post cards, have QR codes linking to this page, so that voters can get information on upcoming elections,…
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VAAC Friday meeting returns January 12, 2024
Happy New Year VAAC Community! Join us next Friday, January 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM ET as we kick off the new year. At the end of last year many of you participated in our strategy interviews to help define our way forward. Please join us as we start to put your ideas into actions…
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Join VAAC at 2nd Annual Justice Resource Fair on 9/24
Join Voting Access For All Coalition on Saturday Sept 24 from 11:30 to 2:30, for The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office Racial Justice Advisory Council’s Second Annual Justice Resource Fair. Come on out and volunteer for this in-person Justice Resource Fair aimed at providing resources to the community. Help us spread the word that “YES! You…
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DRAG OUT THE VOTE Virtual Event on September 22, 2022 at 8 PM.
Since the sixties, drag has blended art and activism. Drag queens and trans women ignited the Stonewall uprising in 1969, and ever since drag performers have commanded attention and been at the forefront speaking their minds on many of our most pressing public issues. Now they are uniting to increase voter turnout. Join “ Drag out…
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Join VAAC this Saturday 9/17 at Auntie Na’s
This Saturday, September 17th, come volunteer with Voting Access for All Coalition as we get out the vote and spread the word that YES! You Can Vote, even if you have a felony!! Auntie Na’s Village reaches out to all those who have fallen through the cracks of our broken system. Join Voting Access for…
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