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VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Mental Health, Solitary Confinement, and Therapeutic Spaces on May 22
Next week’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting on May 22 will focus on mental health, solitary confinement, and advocacy efforts pushing for alternatives inside Michigan prisons as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Join special guest Hakim Crampton for a conversation about the proposed Therapeutic Spaces model, the impact prolonged isolation has on incarcerated people, and…
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VAAC in the News: Amplifying Every Voice on Election Day
Executive Director Angela Davenport Shares Why Voting Access for All Matters On Election Day, Voting Access for All Coalition was featured on FOX 2 Detroit, where Executive Director Angela Davenport spoke about the critical importance of civic education, outreach, and year-round engagement across Michigan communities. In the interview, Angela emphasized how VAAC works to ensure
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Volunteer with VAAC: Build Power, Break Barriers
Discover how you can take action every week with Voting Access for All Voting Access for All is powered by advocates and volunteers who believe every Michigander should have the freedom to vote—especially those impacted by incarceration, poverty, and systemic barriers. When you volunteer with VAAC, you’re helping to remove obstacles and strengthen democracy for
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Next Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup on Thursday, May 21
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VAAC’s Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup continues coordinating efforts across Michigan to expand voting access for eligible voters detained in county jails. The work includes strengthening county relationships, improving communication systems, supporting vote-by-mail access, and preparing statewide coordination efforts ahead of the upcoming election cycle. The next workgroup meeting takes place May 21.
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All Roads Lead to the South: National Day of Action for Voting Rights
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This weekend, voting rights organizations across the country are mobilizing for the National Day of Action: All Roads Lead to the South. Organizers are responding to new attacks on voting rights and redistricting efforts that could weaken the political power of Black and Brown communities across the South. Events are taking place on May 16…
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New Op-Ed from VAAC’s Christopher Ford Published in Democracy Docket
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VAAC’s Christopher Ford has a new op-ed published in Democracy Docket examining the Supreme Court’s recent voting rights decision and its broader impact on representation, political power, and democratic participation. The piece connects the ruling in Louisiana v. Callais to ongoing efforts to weaken voting rights protections and limit access to the ballot.
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Sign the #HandsOffMIVote Open Letter to Protect Voting Access
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The #HandsOffMIVote Open Letter calls on Michigan voters to oppose new barriers to voting and support the election workers who help our elections run safely and smoothly. Proposals requiring documentary proof of citizenship continue advancing despite repeated findings that noncitizen voting is extremely rare. Sign the open letter to support accessible elections and protect voting…
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Governor Candidate Forum in Detroit Will Focus on Community Safety and Democracy
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VAAC is proud to support the first-ever non-partisan Governor Candidate Forum hosted by End Gun Violence Michigan on May 16 in Detroit. The forum will bring Michigan gubernatorial candidates together to answer questions on public safety, violence prevention, democracy, and community issues, followed by a community organization fair featuring advocacy groups from across the state.
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Community Events In Detroit and Ypsilanti This Week
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VAAC will be participating in community events throughout May, including a Detroit Warrant Clinic this Saturday, May 16th, and A Brighter Way’s annual Community BBQ in Ypsilanti today, Friday, May 15th. Join us at upcoming events focused on support, access, and community connection across Southeast Michigan.
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Voting Rights Art Pop-Ups Continue In Detroit and Ferndale
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The community-created Voting Rights Art Installation organized by VAAC and Indivisible Metro Detroit continues to grow with additional pop-ups scheduled throughout May in Detroit and Ferndale. Participants are invited to create personal art pieces exploring voting, democracy, barriers to participation, and civic life as part of a larger collaborative installation centered on community voice and…
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MMOP Campaign Launches Final Push to Collect Outstanding Petition Signatures
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The Michiganders for Money Out of Politics campaign is making a final statewide push to recover outstanding petition signatures before the May 20 deadline. Organizers say completed petition sheets are still circulating across Michigan and are urging supporters to return petitions, help track down outstanding signatures, and assist with the campaign’s final outreach efforts.
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Mother’s Day, Black Mama’s Bail Out, Support for Incarcerated Mothers
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This Mother’s Day, VAAC is sharing resources on Black Mama’s Bail Out and AFSC Michigan’s toolkit honoring incarcerated mothers. These efforts highlight the impact of incarceration on mothers, caregivers, children, and families, and the need for support beyond a single day.
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Michigan Secretary of State Announces Election Oversight Safeguards for 2026 Governor’s Race
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced new procedures outlining how certain election responsibilities will be handled while she is also a candidate for governor in 2026. The policy is intended to separate parts of election administration connected to the race from her direct oversight.
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Michiganders Say No to Passing the Farm Bill
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Michigan farmers, food assistance advocates, and environmental groups are urging the U.S. Senate to reject the Farm Bill passed by the House, warning that it would preserve SNAP cuts, weaken conservation efforts, and place additional strain on working families and small farms.
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A Letter from Our Executive Director on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Louisiana v. Callais: This Is Not Normal
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A message from Angela Davenport, our Executive Director on the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais and what this moment means for our communities and our vote.
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