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Conversación con Percy Glover
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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 percy.glover@outlook.com. Today we’d like to introduce you to Percy Glover. Hi Percy, it’s an honor to have…
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El grupo de reforma penitenciaria quiere sentencias más cortas para los reclusos que ganan créditos a través de la rehabilitación
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On Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022, Hope United Methodist Church played host to a press conference called by the Liberty and Justice For All Coalition to introduce the Good Time Ballot Initiative. The coalition is a group of organizations that want to cut Michigan’s incarceration rate in half by 2030. Watch Fox2 Detroit TV coverage HERE.…
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¡VAAC te necesita!
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Our dedicated volunteers are the backbone of everything we do at VAAC. Together, we’ve accomplished a lot. Our successes in 2020 and 2021 have inspired us to set even bigger goals for 2022. We want to reach more jails, more communities, and spread our message all across the state. And with your help, we can…
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Se anuncian sesiones de capacitación sobre manejo de gerrymandering en prisiones
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The Redistricting Data Hub (RDH) is pleased to announce two new trainings on Prison Gerrymandering, in partnership with Brianna Remster and Rory Kramer of Villanova University. These trainings are inspired in part by their research on the process of reallocating incarcerated populations in Pennsylvania. They are currently extending that work to analyze the impact of…
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Miembro destacado de VAAC: Percy Glover
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As an active member of the Voter Access for All Coalition, Percy Glover offers expertise that is invaluable in the expansion of Vote by Mail in Jail’s programming as well as the implementation of jail voting in Michigan. His partnership with grassroot groups and non-profit organizations alike have inspired more robust voter turnout among eligible…
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𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞!
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Michigan is one of only six states with no policy for Good Time or Earned Time Credits. Because of our 100% Truth in Sentencing law and the lack of a Good Time policy, incarcerated individuals in Michigan serve approximately 126% of their minimum sentence or 6.5 years on average. Consequently, we are #1 in the country…
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El segmento de noticias de WLNS sobre manipulación de distritos electorales en prisiones presenta a Danny Jones de VAAC
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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 heard of prison gerrymandering? Here’s…
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Mujeres Fuertes Guerreras Mesa de Perseverancia
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The Grand Rapids Chapter of A. Philip Randolph Institute recently hosted a panel discussion as part of their Black History Month Virtual Community Conversation program. Watch the recording from the February 15th Facebook Live event HERE. Hear our sisters as they share their stories of the obstacles and challenges they’ve overcome, what they’ve learned from…
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Dibujar la línea: Proyección de la película y mesa redonda 24 de febrero
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EMU está organizando una proyección de Drawing the Line: Inside the Fight to End Prison Gerrymandering, seguida de una mesa redonda.
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Únase a nosotros para un mitin en el valle
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Please stand with us as we stand up for our sisters/siblings at Michigan’s only women’s prison. They aren’t keeping them safe with proper COVID precautions, they’re being exposed to high levels of black mold and more, and there are also reports of abuse (sexual, physical, mental, verbal). We can’t sit back and allow our sisters/siblings…
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Abre nuestros corazones a nuestros vecinos encarcelados
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Join the Poor People’s Campaign for Moral Monday @ the Michigan State CapitalMonday, February 14, 2022 starting at12:00 PMLocation: Michigan State Capitol Building•100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 US CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Somebody’s Hurting our Incarcerated Neighbors, and We Won’t Be Silent Anymore! The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival,…
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Miembros de VAAC Oradores principales en una conversación comunitaria centrada en los hombres negros y los problemas de salud mental.
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This event has taken place. To watch a recording of the conversation, please click HERE. On February 1, 2022, to kick off Black History Month, Grand Rapids Chapter of A. Philip Randolph Institute and Grand Rapids ProActive held a moving Community Conversation focusing on Black men and mental health issues. Watch the video HERE as…
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