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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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Coming Up Next Friday: How Technology Is Shaping Democracy
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Join the July 25 VAAC Community Meeting on AI, Algorithms & Access Every other Friday, VAAC Friday Community Meetings bring together directly impacted people, organizers, and advocates from across Michigan to share updates, build community, and take action. Next Friday, July 25, we’re diving into a powerful conversation on how technology is shaping democracy —…
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What You Need to Know Before the August 5 Primary
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Voter registration deadlines, ballot drop guidance, and threats to your rights With the August 5 primary election just weeks away, now’s the time to make a plan, get informed, and take action to protect your vote. Here’s everything you need to know — including key deadlines, disinformation risks, and how you can fight back. Upcoming…
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Join Our Weekly Phone Bank — Every Tuesday, 5:30–8 PM
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Call voters across Michigan and defend our democracy Our Tuesday night virtual phone banks bring together people from across the state to educate voters, combat misinformation, and reinforce voting rights. Whether you’re new or a seasoned caller, we provide the training, script, and community support you need to make an impact. Every Tuesday5:30–8:00 PM ETVirtual…
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4 Events This Weekend — Community, Justice & Action
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Your weekend roadmap to impact: four events, one community This weekend, communities across Detroit are taking action — and you’re invited. Whether you’re looking to connect with mutual aid networks, access expungement support, or make your voice heard in local elections, there’s a space for you. Here’s what’s happening: Mutual Aid Fair by 5050+ Michigan…
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Two Key Events This Week: Ballots, Leadership & Community Power
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Get informed and stay involved — Oakland and Pontiac are showing up This week, communities in Oakland County and Pontiac are stepping into action with two powerful events focused on voting, leadership, and the policies shaping our futures. Tuesday, July 23: Ballot Proposals with Oakland County Clerk Lisa BrownJoin Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown for…
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Why the Right to Sue for Voting Rights Is at Risk, and Why Michigan Should Care
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What’s Happening?A recent ruling by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals could block private citizens and organizations from suing under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a key legal tool that stops racial discrimination in voting. Why It MattersSection 2 has historically been used to challenge gerrymandered maps, at-large elections that dilute minority voting power, and…
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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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