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This Friday’s VAAC Community Meeting: “Party Politics: How Parties Nominate Candidates” – A Nonpartisan Civic Education Program
Ever wondered how candidates actually make it onto the ballot? Join VAAC and MI-CEMI on today, Friday, February 27, for a nonpartisan session explaining Michigan’s party convention and nomination process.
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Fact-Checking the Claims About Voting and What They Mean for the SAVE Act
Claims about widespread voter fraud are being used to advance new documentation requirements nationwide. Here’s what the evidence shows and what the SAVE Act could mean for eligible voters.
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Black History Month: Persistence at the Ballot Box
Black History Month is often framed around well-known leaders. But democracy has also been sustained by everyday people whose persistence protected and expanded civic participation in quieter ways. Read more about the voices that don’t always make headlines.
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Local Governments Oppose Documentary Proof of Citizenship Ballot Proposal
Detroit, Ypsilanti, and Washtenaw County have passed resolutions opposing the documentary proof of citizenship ballot proposal. Read how local leaders are responding, what the proposal would require, and how you can take action.
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Tell Your Senators to Oppose the SAVE Act
The House of Representatives has passed the SAVE America Act, legislation that would require Americans to provide documentary proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, to register to vote. The bill now heads to the Senate for a vote next week. Learn what’s in the broader “SAVE Act suite of bills,” who…
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Thank You to Michigan Voices for Partner of the Year Award
Voting Access for All Coalition has been selected as the recipient of Michigan Voices’ Partner of the Year Award as part of their 20th anniversary celebration. Read more about the award, the movement behind it, and the celebration happening February 26 in Detroit.
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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on Feb 13th: Voting, Truth, and AI with University of Michigan Guests
AI is already shaping elections, political messaging, and voter information. At VAAC’s next Friday Community Meeting, guests from the University of Michigan will share practical tools for understanding how AI is used in elections and how voters can recognize misinformation before it spreads.
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Making An Impact in an Election Year with VAAC & MI-CEMI
The 2026 election cycle will shape decisions about incarceration, public safety, and reentry for years to come. VAAC and MI-CEMI are hosting a virtual conversation on February 12 about how communities can organize, build civic power, and influence policy in an election year. Learn more about the discussion and how to participate.
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Virtual Day of Action for Documentary Proof Of Citizenship (DPOC) Community Storytelling
A virtual day of action on February 19th will focus on sharing real stories about how documentary proof of citizenship requirements could affect voters’ ability to participate. We’re outlining how individuals and organizations can take part by amplifying accurate information, sharing voter experiences, and helping ground the conversation in the real impacts on voting access…
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Vital Documents Bills Move Forward in the Legislature
Access to identification is often one of the first barriers people face after leaving prison. A new package of Michigan House bills would change how driver licenses and state ID cards are provided at the time of release. We’re breaking down what’s in the Vital Documents package, why it matters for reentry and civic participation,…
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Reentry Starts With ID: Join Call With Us on January 27
Reentry starts with ID. Without it, people leaving federal prison face immediate and unnecessary barriers to housing, employment, health care, and stability. On Saturday, January 27 at 1:30 PM EST, join VAAC and national partners for a Call With Us action to support the BOP Release Card ID Act (HR 5152), federal legislation that would…
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1st VAAC Community Meeting of 2026 – January 30
Our first Friday community meeting of 2026 is on Friday, January 30 at 12:30 PM EST, and we’re ready to get moving! Join VAAC for Defending Democracy and the Road to the 2026 Midterms, as we come together to reflect on the moment we’re in, talk through our 2026 priorities, and discuss how we show…
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