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Celebrando el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana
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This week marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to reflect on the past and inspire change for the future. At Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), we’re dedicated to championing the voting rights that so many Black leaders have fought for throughout history. Their courage and resilience have paved the way for…
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Seminario web sobre cómo poner fin al encarcelamiento masivo
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The Sentencing Project, Berkeley School of Theology, and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation are co-hosting a webinar examining the progress made in the 21st century in reducing the U.S. prison population and its racial and ethnic disparities, as well as the ongoing work to achieve justice. RSVP HERE The Sentencing Project’s One in Five series…
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Adictos al castigo: Las cárceles y cárceles castigan el consumo de drogas mucho más de lo que lo tratan
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Addicted to punishment: Jails and prisons punish drug use far more than they treat it,” authored by Emily Widra. Jails and prisons are often described as de facto mental health and substance abuse treatment providers, and corrections officials increasingly frame their missions around offering healthcare.…
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Amicus Brief: En prisión, una multa $15 significa mucho más
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Amicus Brief: In prison, a $15 fine means so much more,” authored by Sarah Staudt. Last week, the Prison Policy Initiative filed an Amicus Curae brief in a suit filed by Rights Behind Bars, who are representing Demmerick Brown, a man incarcerated in Virginia’s Red…
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Proyecto de ley de Michigan para la reforma de la libertad condicional para personas médicamente frágiles (Proyecto de ley del Senado 599)
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The post Medically Frail Reform (Senate Bill 599) Talking Points appeared first on Safe & Just Michigan. Safe & Just Michigan has prepared talking points to help you learn more about Medically Frail Reform (Senate Bill 599). Medically frail parole was passed with bipartisan support, with the support of the Michigan Department of Corrections and…
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Se necesitan participantes para un estudio de investigación sobre el reingreso a la comunidad
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La Universidad Estatal de Wayne está llevando a cabo un estudio de investigación sobre el reingreso a la comunidad. Atención ciudadanos que regresan: ¿Se sienten queridos y bienvenidos en su comunidad? ¿Tiene sugerencias para mejorar las experiencias de reingreso de ciudadanos como usted que regresan? ¡Tu historia importa!
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Un viaje inspirador de promoción y recuperación
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In the journey of recovery, one of the most powerful tenets is the idea of reaching back to help those who are still struggling, forging bonds of unity and selflessness within a community. Terissa M., a member of Voting Access For All Coalition, personifies this philosophy through her remarkable journey. Two years ago, Terissa faced…
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Política zombi: el regreso de políticas fallidas del sistema legal penal en 2023 y cómo contraatacar
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For the first time in over a decade, prison and jail populations increased in 2022, and state prison systems and the federal Bureau of Prisons are predicting future growth. Although there are many reasons for this – including courts returning to normal operations after the height of the pandemic – at least some of this…
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Para votar en las primarias presidenciales, deberá seleccionar un estilo de votación: republicano, demócrata o local (si está disponible).
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Elegir un estilo de boleta para votar en las primarias presidenciales no significa que usted se una a ese partido. Las primarias presidenciales de Michigan, que se llevarán a cabo el 27 de febrero, son una oportunidad para que los votantes elijan qué candidatos aparecerán en la boleta electoral de las elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos en noviembre.
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Comienza la votación en ausencia en Michigan para las primarias presidenciales 🗳️
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Absentee voting is available, and no excuse is required! The official date of the February 27 Presidential Primary is fast approaching! As we get closer to Election Day, we want to ensure that our fellow Michiganders have all the essential information to exercise their right to vote. Here are some important dates you need to know…
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¡Únase a la convocatoria de la Coalición del Viernes de Acceso al Voto para Todos (VAAC)!
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Únase a nuestra convocatoria de coalición comunitaria del viernes 19 de enero de 2024 a las 12:30 p. m., hora del Este.
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Página de votación del VAAC actualizada con información electoral de 2024
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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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