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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on April 24th | Beyond Exoneration: From Silenced to Shaping Change
Join VAAC for a Friday conversation during Second Chance Month with Eric Anderson of the Organization of Exonerees. Learn what happens after exoneration and how civic engagement connects to reclaiming voice, agency, and power.
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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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Sign or Circulate the MMOP (Michiganders for Money Out of Politics) Petition
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VAAC is supporting the Money Out of Politics campaign, a statewide effort to limit corporate influence in elections and put this issue on the 2026 ballot. You can sign the petition, collect signatures, or get involved locally.
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Lansing Passes MI Democracy Resolution as HB 4765 Advances in Michigan
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Lansing City Council has unanimously passed a resolution opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements. Organizing continues across Michigan as similar proposals move forward at the state and local level.
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SAVE Act Update: Senate Vote Stalls Federal Proposal
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Conflicting information has been circulating about the SAVE Act. This week, the U.S. Senate stopped debate on the bill, meaning it has stalled. While this proposal did not move forward, similar efforts are continuing at the state and local level.
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What Happened in Wayne County — What’s Actually Going On
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The Department of Justice requested 2024 election records from Wayne County, but asked the wrong office. Here’s what happened and how elections actually work in Michigan.
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Attacks on the Southern Poverty Law Center Reflect Broader Threats to Civil Rights
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The Department of Justice under the Trump administration has targeted the Southern Poverty Law Center. This reflects broader attacks on civil rights organizations and the work they do in communities every day.
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Advocacy Boot Camp in Detroit (Hosted by MLPP)
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The Michigan League for Public Policy is hosting a free, in-person Advocacy Boot Camp in Detroit. Space is limited to 50 participants.
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Next Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Up This Saturday
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VAAC, in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, is hosting a series of pop-up gatherings where community members can create small written and artistic pieces reflecting on what voting means to them. Each contribution will become part of a collaborative community art installation expressing support for voting rights.
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Capitol Day 2026: Educating Lawmakers on Voting Access and Prison Gerrymandering
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VAAC will be in Lansing for Capitol Day 2026 alongside statewide partners, meeting with lawmakers to provide education on voting access for returning citizens and prison gerrymandering. Learn what these policies mean and how to join us.
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VAAC Statewide Jail Voting Work Group | April 23rd
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Eligible voters in Michigan jails are often denied access to the ballot. Join VAAC’s statewide work group to help build coordinated solutions and ensure voting access for those who are legally eligible.
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Momentum Continues as Local Documentary Proof of Citizenship Resolutions Advance
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Local resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements continue to gain momentum. Learn how to take action in Southfield and Lansing and get involved in efforts across other communities.
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HB 4765 Passes Michigan House — What Comes Next and Ways to Get Involved
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HB 4765 has passed the Michigan House and now heads to the Senate. The bill would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, creating barriers that could block hundreds of thousands of eligible voters. Learn what it means and how to take action.
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Join VAAC This Friday For Our Community Meeting: Black Maternal Health Week
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VAAC’s Friday Community Meeting is happening today at 12:30 PM, focused on Black Maternal Health Week and how decisions about healthcare, housing, and the criminal legal system impact Black mothers and caregivers. Guest speakers include Cassy Jones-McBryde and State Representative Stephanie A. Young.
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