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October 24 Is National Life Without Parole Awareness Day: What Does a Sentence Without Hope Mean?
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Saturday, October 24, is the first National Life Without Parole Awareness Day. What does life without parole mean for incarcerated people and their families, and why are advocates calling for second-look policies? Learn about the national campaign organized by Drop LWOP New England and find ways to participate, share information, or add your name to…
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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on October 30: Phone Banking Power Hour
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Want to help Michigan voters before Election Day without leaving home? Join VAAC’s Friday Community Meeting on October 30 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET for a virtual Phone Banking Power Hour! No experience is needed, and training and a script will be provided. Spend an hour with us helping voters get accurate information about…
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Where to Find VAAC This Week: Voter Registration, Election Defense, State IDs and Community Conversations
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Find VAAC across Detroit, Metro Detroit, and Lansing at voter registration events, an Election Defense training, a free Michigan State ID clinic, the No Kings: Vote Early rally, and community conversations. See where we’ll be through October 22, and get the details you need to join us.
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Help Michigan Voters Get the Facts! Join VAAC’s Tuesday Phone Banking
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VAAC and Common Cause Michigan are hosting virtual phone banking every Tuesday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM! Help share accurate voting information with Michigan voters and fight election misinformation. No experience needed, and training and a script are provided. Sign up at vaac.me/PB2026.
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VAAC in the News: Amplifying Every Voice on Election Day
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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
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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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Michigan Election Dates: Still Have Your Absentee Ballot? Here’s How to Return It
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Still have your Michigan absentee ballot? With Election Day approaching, now is the time to return it! Learn how to use secure drop boxes, clerk’s offices, or early voting sites, why your ballot envelope signature matters, and how to track your ballot. Plus, get the key dates you need to know as statewide early voting…
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Proposed 2030 Census Changes: What’s at Stake for Michigan and How to Submit a Public Comment
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Proposed changes to the 2030 Census could affect civil rights protections, political representation, and how communities across Michigan are counted. Learn what’s being proposed, how it connects to prison gerrymandering, and why your voice matters. 👉🏾 Public comments are due November 2! ACCESS and NNAAC have provided sample comments to help you get started, but…
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VAAC in the Community: Black Women’s Voices, Voter Education, and Community Connections
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Catch up with VAAC across Detroit and Metro Detroit! We’re celebrating young people registering to vote at Service to Civic Action with buildOn, conversations about Black women’s voices in media, Shop Talks with returning citizens, and voter education at community events. Visit our Facebook and Instagram posts, leave a like or comment, and share them…
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Michigan Prison Oversight: Citizens for Prison Reform Launches Letter Campaign
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Citizens for Prison Reform has launched a letter campaign asking Governor Whitmer to support HB 5920 and HB 5921, two Michigan bills that would expand independent prison oversight, strengthen complaint protections, and improve transparency. Both bills have passed the House and are awaiting Senate action. Learn what the bills would change and how Michigan residents…
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Michigan Voters: Important Registration and Absentee Ballot Deadlines Before November 3
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Important Michigan voting deadlines are coming up! October 19 is the last day to register online or by mail, but you can still register in person through Election Day with proof of residency. Learn when to stop mailing absentee ballots, where to return them instead, and when statewide early voting begins.
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How Does Absentee Voting Work in Michigan? Your Questions Answered
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Who handles your absentee ballot? How do you check whether your clerk received it? And what if you decide to vote in person instead? Inspired by reporting from Hayley Harding at Votebeat, VAAC answers common questions about Michigan absentee voting, ballot security, and the November 3 election.
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Before Election Day: VAAC Observes Voting Machine Testing, More Public Tests Ahead
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Before every election, Michigan officials test voting equipment to make sure it counts ballots accurately, and the public can watch. VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport and community partners recently attended a public test in Southfield, and Oakland County has more scheduled for October 16 and 19. Learn how logic and accuracy testing works, see VAAC’s…
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VAAC in the Community: Voting Rights, Youth Voices, and Connections Across Michigan
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See where VAAC has been connecting with communities! From public voting equipment testing in Southfield and a free State ID clinic in Detroit to youth artwork with buildOn, civic conversations, and school board candidate discussions, catch up on our latest visits. View, like, comment on, and share our Facebook and Instagram posts to help spread…
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