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¿Qué significa expurgación?
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Did you know job applicants with a criminal record are nearly half as likely as those without to get a callback or job offer?! Getting a conviction “expunged” means that it is removed from your public criminal record. If you get a conviction expunged, you can legally state on any applications for school, employment, public…
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Condiciones de protesta en Women's Huron Valley
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Conditions at Michigan’s only prison for women have been problematic for years, before COVID. Overcrowding, lack of access to mental health and adequate medical services, lack of programming, major staffing shortages which lead to fatigue and outright abuse, antiquated buildings, sewage & heating and cooling systems, and more have plagued Women’s Huron Valley. COVID-19 has…
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Difunda la sesión de información sobre la votación para entrevistar al miembro del VAAC, Percy Glover.
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MIÉRCOLES 26 DE ENERO DE 2022 A LAS 2 PM Vote por correo en la cárcel: destacando socios de alto impacto Para ver una grabación de este evento, use el enlace aquí.
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El activismo del VAAC impacta en los nuevos mapas de distritos
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This article was submitted by VAAC member Nomi Joyrich of the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice who worked tirelessly to ensure fair maps. From Nomi “I want to thank everyone who made a public comment, testified or sent an email to the MICRC. Every commissioner stated that input from citizens via testimony and public comment…
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Tres marchas, dos hermanas, un puente
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This event already happened. Watch the video here: Join the League of Women Voters Detroit and the Detroit Public library for a special on-line event on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 from 6-7:30 p.m. About this event Giants walk among us still. The personal story of two sisters who took part in three marches for voting…
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Proyectos de ley pro-votante presentados en la Cámara de Representantes de Michigan
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Progress Michigan Applauds Introduction of Pro-Voter Bills MICHIGAN – November 3, 2021, Michigan House Democrats introduced a pro-voter bill package that would protect voters’ voices and modernize our elections. Voting rights advocates are applauding these bills as a step in the right direction to expand access to the ballot. Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress Michigan, released the…
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Ayúdenos a hacer #goodtrouble en MICRC el viernes 29/10/21
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Over the past few months many VAAC members have attended MICRC meetings in person and remotely, and submitted many, many written comments. Thank you for the #good trouble you made! During this final week of public testimony, a dozen+ VAAC members spoke out on behalf of VAAC and coalition partners about the unjust practice of prison…
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VAAC en las NOTICIAS
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Un artículo del 27 de octubre en Mlive,com sobre un foro de candidatos que se lleva a cabo dentro de la cárcel del condado de Flint destaca el informe sobre la votación en la cárcel realizado por Nation Outside y VAAC. Los reclusos escucharán a los candidatos del condado de Genesee en el foro del viernes Actualizado: 27 de octubre de 2021, 8:13 am | Publicado: 27 de octubre de 2021, 7:35 a.m.
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Expertos en Gerrymandering de Prisiones Brindan Testimonio al MICRC
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On October 24, 2021, Rory Kramer, PhD and Brianna Remster, PhD of Villanova University submitted written testimony to the Michigan Independent Citizen’s Redistricting Commission (MICRC) advocating against prison gerrymandering in Michigan. VAAC is very grateful to these scientists for their efforts on behalf of fair maps in Michigan. As social scientists, Kramer and Remster created…
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NLA Rally - Legislación de segundo vistazo
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El castigo prolongado es costoso y no tiene sentido cuando muchos condenados a cadena perpetua podrían ser liberados de manera más segura de regreso a nuestras comunidades.
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Feria Comunitaria Visionaria de Detroit
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 16 FROM 12 PM – 4 PM 7200 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48214-1768 FREE! Register HERE. Join us for a community fair that uplifts community togetherness through creative, alternative solutions.Detroiters are steadily facing a housing and health crisis due to the lack of support and funding from local government. With Proposal P failing…
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Comparte el mensaje VAAC en tus Redes Sociales
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Utilice estos gráficos basados en nuestros volantes VAAC y en el formato que se muestra bien en Facebook e Instagram, para alentar a las personas de sus comunidades a votar. Gráfico de Facebook Gráfico de Instagram
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