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Weekly Phone Bank — Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 PM
Talk to voters. Fight disinformation. Build power. Join Voting Access for All, Jews for a Secular Democracy, and MUUSJN as we call voters across the state to share critical, up-to-date info about voting rights, ballot initiatives, and upcoming elections. No experience is needed — we’ll provide the training and script. Every Tuesday 5:30–8:00 PM Virtual…
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Share Your Thoughts on Elections — Get a $20 Gift Card
Help shape the future of voting in Michigan Promote the Vote wants to hear from you — and they’re offering a $20 gift card for your input. By completing a short, anonymous survey, you’ll help Promote the Vote understand how Michiganders feel about elections, voting access, and democracy. Your voice will help guide future pro-voter…
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Know Before You Sign: Ballot Initiatives Explained
Not all petitions protect your rights — let’s break them down together. Ballot petition season is here — and they’re showing up everywhere. Some expand rights. Others quietly roll them back. Before you sign anything, join us for a nonpartisan, plain-language overview of the many ballot initiatives circulating in Michigan right now. We’ll review what…
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TODAY: Khyla D. Craine Joins Our VAAC Community Meeting
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Join us at 12:30 PM ET for a powerful discussion on voting rights Don’t miss this one. At today’s VAAC Community Meeting, we’re joined by Khyla D. Craine, J.D., Chief Legal Director for the Michigan Department of State, for a critical conversation on voting access, incarceration, and the systems that impact us. We’ll hear updates…
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Good Trouble Lives On — July 17 National Day of Action
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Honor John Lewis’s legacy. Carry it forward. On Wednesday, July 17, VAAC joins communities across the country in taking part in Good Trouble Lives On, a national day of action honoring the legacy of Congressman John Lewis — a civil rights hero who taught us that getting into “good trouble” is necessary for justice. This…
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Spotlight: New Report Reveals Gaps in Jail Voting Access
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A new report from The Sentencing Project, Voting From Prison: Lessons From Maine and Vermont, reveals that while people in Maine and Vermont retain their right to vote while incarcerated, fewer than 10% of eligible voters in prison cast ballots in the 2018 election. Barriers like limited access to information, literacy challenges, and complex absentee…
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ALERT: Voter Suppression Petition Approved to Circulate in Michigan
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New initiative threatens voting rights for thousands — here’s what you need to know On June 27, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers approved the 100-word summary for a constitutional amendment proposed by Americans for Citizen Voting — also promoted under the name Prove It, Michigan. This approval means circulators can now start collecting signatures…
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Join Our Next Community Meeting with Khyla D. Craine — July 11
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Voting access, jail-based disenfranchisement & Michigan’s Road to Restoration Our biweekly VAAC Community Meetings are a space where directly impacted people, organizers, and advocates come together to learn, share, and strategize for change. On Friday, July 11, we’re honored to welcome Khyla D. Craine, J.D., Chief Legal Director for the Michigan Department of State, for…
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Dial for Democracy: Change Starts with Your Call
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Join us for virtual phone banking — every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 PM — from wherever you are. Every Tuesday evening, VAAC, JFASD, and MUUSJN are teaming up to make sure voters across Michigan have the information and support they need to participate — and we want you on the phones with us. You’ll…
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Share Your Thoughts on Elections — Get a $20 Gift Card
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Take a short survey to shape Michigan’s voting future At VAAC, we know that hearing directly from Michigan voters is vital to building a more accessible and equitable democracy. That’s why we’re excited to partner with Promote the Vote MI, a leading pro‑voter coalition working to advance voting rights in our state. They’re inviting you…
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Detroit: Take Back Our Power
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VAAC joins Detroit Action’s Neighborhood Summit to uplift housing justice, people power, and joyful resistance This month, VAAC joined our partners at Detroit Action for their inspiring Neighborhood Summit, where powerful conversations, bold visioning, and deep organizing took center stage. From housing timelines to political education, the summit made one thing clear: when we organize…
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Building Community Power: VAAC at Freedom Weekend 2025
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Detroit voices unite for safety, accountability, and change This past weekend, VAAC joined the NAACP Detroit Branch at Freedom Weekend 2025 for a powerful public policy lunch and panel discussion: “How We Keep Us Safe – A Call to Action for Police Accountability and Community Care.” The conversation was urgent and deeply rooted in lived…
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Tell Congress: Protect Medicaid. No Cuts. No Barriers.
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Urge your U.S. Representative to vote NO on a bill that slashes health care and increases poverty The shock of this bill is hard to overstate. These leaders just voted to spend trillions of dollars to increase poverty and hunger, to strip away health coverage, and to create the biggest redistribution of wealth from poor…
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July 11: Join the Conversation on Voting Access & Legal System Barriers
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Featuring special guest Khyla D. Craine from the Michigan Department of State Every other Friday, VAAC brings together directly impacted people, advocates, and organizers to talk about the systems shaping our lives — and how we can change them. Join us on Thursday, July 11 for a powerful conversation with Khyla D. Craine, Chief Legal…
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Phone Banking Party — Build Community, Boost the Vote
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Join us July 1 for food, friends, and phone calls that make a difference Looking to meet new people while making real impact? Join VAAC, JFASD, and MUUSJN for a Phone Banking Party to mobilize voters ahead of the August 6 primary! Tuesday, July 1, 20255:30–8:30 PMMetro Detroit near Farmington Hills (RSVP for address)RSVP here…
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