Noticias

  • Partido de la Banca Telefónica: Construir Comunidad, Impulsar el Voto

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    Join us July 1 for food, friends, and phone calls that make a difference Looking to meet new people while making real impact? Join VAAC, JFASD, and MUUSJN for a Phone Banking Party to mobilize voters ahead of the August 6 primary! Tuesday, July 1, 20255:30–8:30 PMMetro Detroit near Farmington Hills (RSVP for address)RSVP here…

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  • Cada elección importa: haz tu plan para el 6 de agosto

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    Your voice counts. Your vote is power. Let’s show up. Local elections impact our daily lives — from schools and policing to housing and jobs. The August 6 primary is your next chance to shape your community. Make sure you’re registered, make a plan, and be a voter. Visit mi.gov/vote to: Make a voting plan…

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  • Despeja el camino: Únete a la Feria de Eliminación de Antecedentes Penales de Detroit el 28 de junio

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    Free legal help, real second chances — take the next step toward a clean slate Need help clearing your record? Join us Friday, June 28 from 10 AM–2 PM at the LOVE Building in Detroit for a free Expungement Fair hosted by the Detroit Justice Center, Michigan State Police, Attorney General’s Office, and Safe &…

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  • Dar la vuelta al guión: Pontiac se une para generar poder en las urnas

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    A community-led night of connection, conversation, and civic action On June 9th, justice-impacted leaders, neighbors, and change-makers gathered in Pontiac to Flip the Script on civic engagement. From community members and candidates to judges and faith leaders, the event spotlighted the power of collective action and democratic participation. Hosted in collaboration with the full Community…

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  • A photo of a black woman speaking into a microphone, stage lights in front of her, is encircled on the right side of a yellow and white graphic. To the left is the text: Linkage Community, Forward together in creativity.

    Linkage Community se lanza como organización independiente

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    On August 1, Linkage Community will begin operating independently from the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative Arts Project, where the group got its start as a space for formerly incarcerated creatives to thrive during the transition from prison back to their Michigan communities. This is a major milestone, marking growth of the group beyond its…

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  • Rank MI Vote on a black background, with a blue, red, and white striped checkmark to the right.

    Rango MI Voto

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    An exciting new Michigan constitutional amendment is being proposed that could change the way we vote in elections. Rank MI Vote wants Michigan to allow a fairer, more sensible option to elect the best candidates. This option is called ranked choice voting. Edit July 17, 2025: The Rank MI Vote petition has been approved, and…

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  • Realizar cambios legislativos

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    Take a look at this video featuring our friends Josh Hoe and Kandia Milton, and produced by Dream.Org, providing a peak into how legislative change actually happens. Meeting with legislators is a key way to influence policy. If you are interested in getting more involved with advocating for legislation for your community, and you want…

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  • Esta semana: La reunión comunitaria del viernes de VAAC se centra en la votación en la cárcel

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    Join us for a powerful conversation about voting rights behind bars and what’s being done to protect them We bring together directly impacted people, organizers, advocates, and community members across Michigan to talk about voting access, the criminal legal system, and the issues shaping our lives and communities. Each week, we focus on timely topics…

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  • Llama por la democracia: ¡una fiesta de banca telefónica que no querrás perderte!

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    Join VAAC, MUUSJN, and JFASD on July 1 for an evening of food, friends, and civic power This July, join us for Dial for Democracy, a fun, in-person phone banking party hosted by VAAC, the Michigan UU Social Justice Network (MUUSJN), and Jews for a Secular Democracy (JFASD). Tuesday, July 1, 20255:30 PM – 8:30…

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  • Vote temprano, vote informado: lo que necesita saber para las primarias de Michigan del 5 de agosto

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    Early voting starts June 26—make your plan now! At Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), we believe in breaking down barriers to the ballot and making sure every eligible voter knows their rights. The August 5, 2025 Primary Election is coming up fast, and you don’t have to wait until Election Day to cast your…

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  • VAAC celebra Juneteenth en el Festival de la Liberación del Útero

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    Connecting community power with voting rights and reentry justice in Detroit VAAC showed up strong at this year’s Juneteenth Celebration hosted by Wisdom Institute at the Tindal Activity Center in Detroit! As part of the Womb Liberation Festival, our team spent the day connecting with community members about voting rights, civic engagement, and the importance…

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  • ¿Por qué debería votar? Únete al panel de Voces Colectivas el 24 de junio.

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    A powerful community conversation on voting, justice, and reclaiming our voice. At VAAC, we believe every voice matters—and every vote counts. But for too many people impacted by the criminal legal system, the question isn’t just how to vote—it’s why to believe their voice still matters at all. That’s exactly what we’ll be unpacking at…

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