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Join our Final VAAC Meeting of 2023
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Dear VAAC Community, As we near the end of 2023, we’re excited to invite you to join us for our final Voting Access for All (VAAC) Coalition meeting of the year. Join us today, Friday, December 8, 2023 at 12:30 PM ET to wrap up this year’s discussions and pave the way for an impactful…
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Give the Gift of Voter Registration!
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A suggestion from Rogan’s List, a newsletter for activists. CREATING THE GIFT OF VOTER REGISTRATION According to Statista, in the US in 2022, ~50% of 18–24-year-olds and ~63% of 25-34 year-olds were registered to vote, compared with ~78% of 65-74 year-olds. Let’s invite the young people in our lives to lift up their voices! For…
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Oakland County Progressive Summit Part 4
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The fourth session of the Oakland County Progressive Summit is set to take place December 9, 2023 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Madison Heights Plumbers Union (Located at 555 Horace Brown Drive Madison Heights, MI 48071). Lunch will be provided. This event is being organized in collaboration with County Commissioner Charlie Cavell and Pontiac City Councilman…
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Chelsea Pullover Prevention Fair on December 9, 2023
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12/9/23 from 10AM-2PM Location: Faith in Action (603 S. Main, Chelsea) Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/49meKqM7g Wanna volunteer? https://www.hvdsa.org/POP-SignUp Wanna donate? https://tinyurl.com/DonatePOP Wanna see about getting a car seat? Hello@CareSeatsMI.org Wanna schedule a vaccine? (734) 926-4957
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New reentry simulator highlights the perils of life after prison
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “New reentry simulator highlights the perils of life after prison,” authored by Brian Nam-Sonenstein. It’s not easy leaving prison. Most people go through the reentry process with little to no preparation, planning, or support and face a barrage of rules that turn everyday activities into…
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Governor Whitmer Signs Voting Bills into Law
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This article is from our friends at Promote the Vote: Last week, the Governor signed a package of election-related bills into law, further solidifying Michigan’s role as a national leader when it comes to pro-voter reforms. These bills will provide for the pre-registration of 16- and 17-year-olds, prohibit the intimidation and harassment of election workers,…
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PCAP to Host Art Auction on 12/3/23
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PCAP 2023 Art Auction Saturday, December 2, 2023 The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) is excited to invite you to our 2023 Art Auction at the Michigan Union Courtyard in Ann Arbor. Doors open at 6:30pm. This year, we’ve accomplished some amazing things together and it’s time to celebrate! We continue to look forward to…
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Michigan Law is First to Automatically Register People to Vote as they Leave Prison
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The article below first appeared in Bolts Magazine. Alex Burness | November 17, 2023 On Thursday, November 30, 2023, Governor Whitmer signed into law legislation that expands automatic voter registration to people leaving prison, applying at Medicaid offices, and other locations. It will likely add many new Michiganders to voter rolls. Nobody told Percy Glover (a…
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32 reforms to the criminal legal system ripe for victory in 2024
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “32 reforms to the criminal legal system ripe for victory in 2024,” authored by Mike Wessler Today, as lawmakers across the country prepare to return to state capitol buildings for their 2024 legislative sessions, we released our annual list of high-impact, legislative reforms that are…
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Happy Thanksgiving to All
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Voting Access for All Coalition wishes a happy and healthy celebration to all. We wish you peace and love as we work together to build a better, more just future.
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VAAC Strategy Sessions Resume on December 1, 2023
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Hello VAAC Community, Please join our next Friday community coalition call on 12/1/23 at 12:30 PM ET. This weeks meeting is again focused on our 2024 strategy. Please join to add your voice to the 2024 strategy, and to hear the ideas of others.
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