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Defending Democracy: January Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) Actions
VAAC and our partners are mobilizing in response to documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) proposals that threaten voter access in Michigan. Join us Saturday, January 24 from 12–3pm at Pages Bookshop in Detroit for Your Story. Your Power. Your Vote. This is a unique community storytelling event focused on protecting our right to vote. Please…
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VAAC Friday Community Meetings Return January 30th!
After a long and much needed holiday break, VAAC is returning for our first community meeting of the year. In the face of ongoing assaults on our democracy, our response in this moment will shape the future of our communities. This is a time to organize with intention, align our efforts, and move forward with…
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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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Reentry Starts With ID: Join Call With Us on January 27
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Reentry starts with ID. Without it, people leaving federal prison face immediate and unnecessary barriers to housing, employment, health care, and stability. On Saturday, January 27 at 1:30 PM EST, join VAAC and national partners for a Call With Us action to support the BOP Release Card ID Act (HR 5152), federal legislation that would…
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VAAC Community Meetings – January 30
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Our first Friday community meeting of 2026 is happening next week, and we’re ready to get moving. Join VAAC on Friday, January 30 at 12:30 PM EST as we come together to reflect on the moment we’re in, talk through our 2026 priorities, and discuss how we show up for each other and the work…
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Saturday 1/24 Story Share Event POSTPONED Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
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Due to the extreme weather conditions expected this weekend, we felt it was important to prioritize the well being of our community and have made the decision to reschedule the story share event that was planned for this Saturday.
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Michigan Party Endorsement and Nominating Conventions in 2026
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Decisions about who will appear on Michigan’s 2026 ballot are already underway. Political party endorsement and nominating conventions play a major role in shaping the August primary and November general election. We’re breaking down what’s happening, when these conventions take place, and what it takes to participate or understand how the process works.
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VAAC Friday Meeting – January 30
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Join us on Friday, January 30 at 12:30 PM for our first VAAC Friday meeting of 2026. 2026 is a critical year for our democracy and our communities. Across Michigan and the country, we are facing ongoing threats to voting access, civil rights, and policies that impact people most affected by the criminal legal system.
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Tell Your Story. Protect Your Vote.
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Across Michigan, lawmakers are pushing documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) requirements that could block eligible voters from accessing the ballot. On Saturday, January 24, VAAC and our partners are hosting a community storytelling workshop at Pages Bookshop, a Black-owned independent bookstore in Detroit. This event is an opportunity to speak out against these proposals and…
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Michigan State Senate District 35 Special Primary Election
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Voters in Michigan’s 35th State Senate District will participate in a special primary election on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to choose nominees for the seat representing parts of Midland, Bay City, and Saginaw. Key dates to register and vote: • Deadline to register online or by mail: Monday, January 19, 2026 • In-person registration at…
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CALL WITH US! Take action on the Board of Prisoners Card Release Act (IDs upon release)
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This is a quick action at the intersection of voting rights, economic and criminal justice. On January 27th at 1:30pm Eastern (12:30 pm Central, 10:30am Pacific), VAAC is co-sponsoring an easy, virtual, and vitally important ACTION event, “Call With Us: Board of Prisoners Card Release Act (IDs upon release)” Withholding IDs is a voter suppression…
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Why DPOC Is Voter Suppression: A Virtual Panel Event
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Join the League of Women Voters of Michigan for a virtual panel discussion: “Why Proposed Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) Is Needless Voter Suppression” This event will explore the impact of DPOC proposals on Michigan voters and the broader implications for voter access across the country. Panelists will speak to voting security, the administrative burden…
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Happy New Year 2026 from VAAC!
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In 2026, Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) remains committed to protecting and expanding voting access and building civic power for people impacted by incarceration, poverty, housing instability, and systemic barriers.
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Celebrating the Life and Impact of Ronnie Waters
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A Fearless Justice Advocate, Leader, Comrade in Arms, and Friend Our community is grieving the loss of a giant. Ronnie Waters was larger than life. His passion for his family, his friends, this work, and his deep commitment to community, paired with his endless spark of light, defined so much of who he was. Ronnie
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Last Chance to Make An Impact Before The Year Ends!
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Year End Giving Builds Year Round Civic Power The need has not slowed. The barriers have not disappeared. And our work cannot pause. As the year comes to a close, we are deeply grateful for the community that makes this work possible. At the same time, we are clear about the reality across Michigan. People
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