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  • SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE BILLS TO BAN LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR MICHIGAN MINORS

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    Click This LINK to send a message to our Michigan legislators to pass Senate bills 848-851 into law. This petition was created to provide you an opportunity to send your Michigan State Representative and Senator an email message expressing support for passage of House Bills 5941-5944 and Senate Bills 848-851which were introduced with bipartisan support.…

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  • Madison Heights Citizens United Announces Juneteenth Event

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    VAAC will be on hand at the 2022 Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration from 12-6 pm on 6/18/22 to spread the word about voting rights! Stop by and say hello!

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  • Detroit Voter Turnout Call to Action

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    Come out on Saturday, May 28th, 2022 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at People’s Community Church 8601 Woodward, Detroit to kick off the “When You Vote … I Win” voter turnout campaign. To sign up, visit whenyouvoteiwin.org

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  • Yes, You Can Vote in Michigan—New Video!

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    Watch our new video with Danny Jones, promoting the vote in Michigan. Your vote matters! And, yes, you can vote even if you have a felony on your record in Michigan. #HoodVote #MIVote #Freedom2Vote

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  • Have YOU Signed the Michigan Sentencing Reform Petition?

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    If you haven’t signed the petition for the Michigan Good Time sentencing reform ballot initiative, we need your signature now. It’s easy! Just go to https://www.goodtimeinitiative.org and scroll down to find the signing location closest to you. Contact that location and let them know you are ready to sign! While you are signing, you could…

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  • May 11 – Learn About How Votes are Counted

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    All Voting Is Local is Hosting an Election Certification and Vote Count 101 panel on May 11 at 6:00PM. Our elections are free and fair, but so much misinformation about how they work and the integrity of our elections is being spread by people who want to take power away from voters. Join us on…

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  • Come Celebrate VAAC’s Anniversary!

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    Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will move the 2nd Anniversary VAAC Celebration at Sharp Park in Lansing, MI to 2:00pm on Sunday (5/15). Since we began VAAC, during the pandemic, many of us have only met one another over   zoom. This month Voting Access For All Coalition turns two years strong, and in celebration…

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  • Michigan Liberation Invites All to a Community Assembly

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    Join Michigan Liberation as we will present our 2022 campaigns and goals. This Saturday, April 30th, 2022. We invite the community into membership and involvement to celebrate our vision to transform the criminal justice system.Meet the Michigan Liberation Team and enjoy food, fun, resources and more. #RespectTheRoots

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  • Expungement & Resource Fair Scheduled at Washtenaw Community College

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  • We Need ALL HANDS ON DECK for the Good Time Petition

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    Last Tuesday, April 26th, VAAC held our first press conference ever! We gathered the press together to promote the Good Time petition which will enable those incarcerated in Michigan to earn credit toward their freedom. It would repeal the Truth In Sentencing law passed in 1998, which has resulted in Michigan holding prisoners longer than…

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  • GOOD TIME MICHIGAN INITIATIVE PRESS CONFERENCE

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    On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 1pm ET, the Liberty and Justice For All Coalition and VAAC will host a virtual press conference with community leaders and grassroots organizations to speak on the need for Good Time credits to be restored to Michigan prisons and the urgency for #GoodTime petitions to be signed and returned.…

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  • VAAC Announces Community Outreach Kickoff

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    Join us online as we Kick off VAAC’s 2022 Voter Outreach with our Volunteer Welcome & Orientation. Learn how you can help support our work advocating and collaborating with our justice-impacted community in raising awareness of the importance of voting. Connect with voters at community events and organizations and ensure that ALL eligible voters in…

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