These are mentions of Voting Access for All Coalition in the media.
Next Tuesday is the primary election in Michigan, and Michigan News Connection ran a story on groups dedicated to getting out the vote, such as VAAC- Voting Access for All Coalition. “We are encouraging people to make a plan to vote and to be informed when you show up to …
On July 20, 2022, the Genesee County Sheriffs Office (GCSO) made history by hosting the first ever mayoral candidate forum for people detained inside the jail. The event was organized through GCSO’s IGNITE program whose mission is to “eliminate generational incarceration through education, by restoring value, hope, and purpose to …
From Public News Service Lily Bohlke, ProducerFriday, June 17, 2022 Jail-based Voting is needed. Voting-rights groups in Michigan are working to increase awareness about and access to voting in jails. In Michigan, anyone not serving a prison sentence is eligible to vote, although there are barriers often making it …
(Excerpted From MLive-The Flint Journal) GENESEE COUNTY, MI – An upcoming event could give a second chance to people convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Genesee County. Several organizations have come together to sponsor the Genesee County OWI Expungement Resource Fair, giving people who have previously been convicted …
Percy Glover was recently interviewed by Voyage ATL. Check out the interview here. Percy is one of our VAAC leaders focused on Jail Voting Outreach. Percy has also written a book which you can purchase. Contact him at [email protected] Today we’d like to introduce you to Percy Glover. Hi Percy, …
In December of 2021 when the Michigan Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission (MICRC) was deciding how to redraw the legislative district maps for Michigan, this story and video appeared on WLNS.com. It features an interview with VAAC’s Chairperson, Danny Jones. Watch it here or read the article below. Have you ever …
An October 27th article on Mlive,com about a candidate forum taking place inside the Flint county jail highlights the report on jail voting by Nation Outside and VAAC. Jail inmates will hear from Genesee County candidates at Friday forum Updated: Oct. 27, 2021, 8:13 a.m. | Published: Oct. 27, 2021, …
On October 2, 2021, the Detroit Free Press published an article by Miriam Marini with the headline “Advocates push for inmates to be counted at their home addresses as redistricting ensues.” The well-written article does a deep dive into the issue and quotes VAAC chairperson, Danny Jones, as well as …
Thousands of people awaiting trial in Michigan’s jails have the right to vote, but for a long list of reasons never get their hands on ballots. A coalition of activist groups is making a concerted effort to remedy that. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/10/08/how-to-vote-from-jail/3571788001/
