Are you a high school student or educator eager to make a meaningful impact in your community? Act now and apply for our 2024 PAID My School Votes Ambassador program by Monday, February 19th. What’s in it for you?  → Training and experience in relational, digital, and remote organizing to educate, register, and turn out voters. …

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This article was published by Promote the Vote Michigan as part of their weekly Digital Digest: The Michigan Presidential Primary on February 27, 2024 is just 18 days away! This means you have one more week to register to vote online or by mail to vote in that election. Starting February 13 through 8 p.m.…

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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Prison disciplinary fines only further impoverish incarcerated people and families,” authored by Leah Wang. In yet another example of how the criminal legal system extracts wealth from the poorest families, at least one-third of prison systems nationwide charge fines as a punishment for a rule…

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All Registered Michigan voters can go to the polls on Election Day, February 27, 2024 to choose a nominee for either the Democratic or Republican primary. In addition, there are several ways to vote before election day. But first, you need to register. The deadline to register by mail or online is February 12, 2024.…

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This week marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to reflect on the past and inspire change for the future. At Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), we’re dedicated to championing the voting rights that so many Black leaders have fought for throughout history. Their courage and resilience have paved the way for…

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The Sentencing Project, Berkeley School of Theology, and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation are co-hosting a webinar examining the progress made in the 21st century in reducing the U.S. prison population and its racial and ethnic disparities, as well as the ongoing work to achieve justice. RSVP HERE The Sentencing Project’s One in Five series…

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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Addicted to punishment: Jails and prisons punish drug use far more than they treat it,” authored by Emily Widra. Jails and prisons are often described as de facto mental health and substance abuse treatment providers, and corrections officials increasingly frame their missions around offering healthcare.…

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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Amicus Brief: In prison, a $15 fine means so much more,” authored by Sarah Staudt. Last week, the Prison Policy Initiative filed an Amicus Curae brief in a suit filed by Rights Behind Bars, who are representing Demmerick Brown, a man incarcerated in Virginia’s Red…

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