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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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Un enorme centro de detención de ICE acaba de abrir en Michigan. Por qué es importante para todos.
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This week, the North Lake Correctional Facility in Baldwin, Michigan, officially reopened—not as a prison, but as one of the largest ICE detention centers in the country, with 1,800 beds. This is a huge expansion of Michigan’s immigration detention system, and it’s happening in a facility run by GEO Group—a private prison corporation with a…
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Honremos nuestra historia y exijamos un futuro basado en la equidad y la justicia
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Juneteenth marca una libertad postergada y un recordatorio de que el acceso, la dignidad y la plena participación aún no están garantizados para muchos. Construir poder a través del voto es una forma de honrar nuestra historia y exigir un futuro basado en la equidad y la justicia.
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Desbloquear el voto: el voto en la cárcel y el poder de la participación cívica
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Join VAAC and Michigan Roundtable for a Critical Conversation on Expanding Access Behind Bars Voting is a fundamental right—and no one should be denied participation in democracy simply because they’re incarcerated pretrial or serving a misdemeanor sentence. Yet, across Michigan, access to the ballot is still blocked by logistical barriers, misinformation, and systemic neglect. At…
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Recordamos, resistimos: Escenas de Silenciar la Violencia en Detroit
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VAAC stands in solidarity with those impacted by gun violence and the communities fighting for healing and change This past Saturday, VAAC joined Detroiters at the annual Silence the Violence march and press conference, hosted by Church of the Messiah and B.L.V.D. Harambee. For 18 years, this community space has honored lives stolen by gun…
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Preséntese en la vida real: Celebre Juneteenth y la justicia en estos eventos presenciales en todo Michigan
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From expungement help to dancing in the streets — these community events are all about action, celebration, and connection. This summer, let’s show up together. In-person events are powerful spaces for celebration, healing, and progress. Whether you’re seeking resources, culture, or community, there’s something happening near you — and we want to see you there.…