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Connecticut Passes New Law to End Prison Gerrymandering
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Yesterday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill ensuring that people in state prisons will hereafter be counted as residents of their home addresses when new legislative districts are drawn. The new law makes Connecticut the eleventh state to end the practice known as prison gerrymandering, after Illinois passed its own bill earlier this year.
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2021 Goals
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In 2021 we are working on a number of major initiatives. Read more to find out what they are.
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Taking a Second Look at Life Sentences in America
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A powerful discussion moderated by one of our VAAC co-coordinators, Darryl woods, with 5-min video about the profound growth and transformation that can happen in prison, featuring 3 powerful stories
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Use Your Voice
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Use Your Voice tells the story of four individuals whose right to vote was previously denied.
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Step Inside the Circle
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Step Inside the Circle is a 6 minute video that shows the power of compassion in understanding and releasing shame in ALL communities, but especially one centered around punishment.
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Suppressed
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Suppressed: The Fight To Vote is a powerful 37 mins documentary on how voter suppression happens at each stage of the game.
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Myth vs. Fact: Vote-by-Mail Edition with Liza Koshy
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This short, fun, and funny video busts some common myths about voting by mail.
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Voting Is Your Right!
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It is the mission of the Voting Access for All Coalition to ensure that all persons in pretrial situations, individuals about to be released from prison, and those formerly incarcerated, along with their families and community members, have the opportunity and knowledge they need to exercise their right to vote in every election.
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Voting in jail: Advocates work to make sure people in Michigan can cast a ballot
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Thousands of people awaiting trial in Michigan’s jails have the right to vote, but for a long list of reasons never get their hands on ballots. A coalition of activist groups is making a concerted effort to remedy that. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/10/08/how-to-vote-from-jail/3571788001/
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Formerly incarcerated people can vote in upcoming Michigan elections
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This is an excellent Detroit Free Press article about voting rights for the formerly incarcerated and those awaiting trial. We urge everyone to register immediately and to apply for your absentee ballots immediately. Vote early if you can! Visit our Make Voting Easy page for easy information. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/08/02/michigan-election-2020-prison/5530003002/
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How a Group of Lifers Cracked the Code of Prison Reform
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National Lifers of America believes that inmates are the best people to advocate for other prisoners. Covid-19 is making that harder than ever. A look at a powerful movement from some of the most sealed-off people in the penal system. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/25/criminal-justice-prison-conditions-national-lifers-association-334021
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New Michigan program will help people on parole get IDs upon release from prison
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The Michigan Department of Corrections began a pilot program at four prisons which allows employment counselors to help obtain the documents, paperwork and photos required for an ID for people scheduled for parole to “remove a major barrier for people who have been incarcerated as they re-enter society.” https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/06/24/michigan-prison-release-id-program/3250108001/
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