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Prison Gerrymandering Experts Provide Testimony to the MICRC
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On October 24, 2021, Rory Kramer, PhD and Brianna Remster, PhD of Villanova University submitted written testimony to the Michigan Independent Citizen’s Redistricting Commission (MICRC) advocating against prison gerrymandering in Michigan. VAAC is very grateful to these scientists for their efforts on behalf of fair maps in Michigan. As social scientists, Kramer and Remster created…
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NLA Rally – Second Look Legislation
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Long punishment is expensive and makes no sense when many lifers could be released more than safely back to our communities.
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Detroit Visionary Community Fair
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 16 FROM 12 PM – 4 PM 7200 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48214-1768 FREE! Register HERE. Join us for a community fair that uplifts community togetherness through creative, alternative solutions.Detroiters are steadily facing a housing and health crisis due to the lack of support and funding from local government. With Proposal P failing…
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Share VAAC message in your Social Media
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Use these graphics based on our VAAC flyers and in the format that displays well on Facebook and Instagram, to encourage people in your communities to vote. Facebook Graphic Instagram Graphic
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Nation Outside and VAAC Release First of Its Kind Jail Voting Report
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People held in pretrial detention in Michigan have the right to vote but are routinely denied the basic help and access they need to cast a ballot. The findings of the report will be detailed at a press conference to be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 13 at the Genesee County Jail.
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Justice Resource Fair in Pontiac
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The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office Racial Justice Advisory Council will be hosting a Justice Resource Fair on October 16, 2021 from 12-4 pm at Murphy Park Cricket Field in Pontiac. There will be free food, clothes, books, and haircuts, along with opportunities to get a photo ID, register to vote, expungement information and more. Free…
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Detroit Free Press Covers VAAC Advocacy on Prison Gerrymandering
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On October 2, 2021, the Detroit Free Press published an article by Miriam Marini with the headline “Advocates push for inmates to be counted at their home addresses as redistricting ensues.” The well-written article does a deep dive into the issue and quotes VAAC chairperson, Danny Jones, as well as several legislators who are advocating…
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Join Redeeming Kimberly for Domestic Violence Event
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Event Time change to 5 PM. Shatter The Silence. Stop The Violence. Please join us on Sunday, October 10th for a ‘LABOR OF LOVE! ‘
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Take Action: Use Your Voice to End Prison Gerrymandering
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Prison gerrymandering is the practice of counting incarcerated people as residents of the county in which the prison is located, instead of counting them as residents of the city they come from. This practice conflates population counts in predominantly white, rural areas where prisons are located, thus providing access to more resources and funding, while…
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Support for VAAC at Detroit Pride
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Gerald Tkach of Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) attended the Detroit Pride parade and festival last weekend to hand out flyers and talk about the importance of enabling citizens in jails to vote. He was met with great support. Below are some pictures of people who support our goals.
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Film Screening and Panel discussion Friday Sept 24 at 6:30
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Join us for a screening of the 50 minute documentary “Drawing the Line: Inside the Fight to End Prison Gerrymandering” followed by a panel discussion with the director, activist leaders and people interviewed in the movie. Gain a deeper understanding of Prison Gerrymandering in Michigan, its impact and how we can work together to fight this…
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