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New, expanded data on Indian country jails show concerning trends extend to tribal lands
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “New, expanded data on Indian country jails show concerning trends extend to tribal lands,” authored by Emily Widra. Native people are consistently overrepresented in the criminal legal system, accounting for only 1% of the total U.S. population but 3% of the incarcerated population.1 More specifically,…
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Key Dates for the November Election
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Upcoming Key Dates for the November 5 General Election: Now: Request a ballot by mail. You can do so online or you can submit a paper application. Or vote in person with an absentee ballot at your city or township clerk’s office. If you want to vote by mail, we recommend that you request your…
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What Voter ID Do You Need?
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No photo ID? No problem. If you don’t have a photo ID, or don’t have one with you when you go to vote, you can verify your identity by taking an oath and signing a simple form called an affidavit. You have the right to vote in Michigan even if you don’t have a photo…
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Cooley Law School Expungement Fair
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Friday, October 18th, 2024 from 12-4pm Cooley Law School, 300 S Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 October 2024 Cooley Law School Expungement Fair Pre-registration Link Cooley Law School Volunteer Attorney-Law Student-Notary sign up form
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How to Talk About Criminal Justice in Michigan
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Are you passionate about criminal justice reform but unsure how to get your message across effectively? Join us for an empowering training session designed specifically for grassroots advocates like you. Learn to craft powerful content that helps amplify the movement for change in Michigan. Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned activist, this training…
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The Barbershop Vote: Black Men & the Power of the Ballot
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Friday, October 18, 2024 from 10 am – 4 pm Metro Detroit Barber College 7443 McNichols, Detroit 48221 Free hair cuts and health services. Special Guests. Light Refreshments & more!
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Voter Education//Ballot Party in Highland Park
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Because your vote and your voice matter! When we vote, things change. So vote like your rights depend on it! Get the tools and strategies to educate and mobilize our communities. Join us on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, from 4-6 PM at The Ruth Ellis Center in Highland Park! The Ruth Ellis Center 95 Victor…
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Party to the Polls Barbershop Talks – Ypsilanti
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Party to the Polls: Barbershop Talks is back! Join us on Saturday, October 5th from 1-3 PM at Anointed Cuts in Ypsilanti for an afternoon of conversation, community, and empowerment. Anointed Cuts227 South Ford Blvd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 Special Guests: State Rep. Jimmie Wilson, Jr., Todd Williams, Percy Glover, Charles Thomas, Billy Cole, Trische Duckworth,…
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Inside Voices – September 2024
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Harsh sentences lead to ‘death by incarceration’ The post Inside Voices – September 2024 appeared first on Safe & Just Michigan. Over the last 40 years, Michigan has slowly but undeniably adopted “Death by Incarceration” (DBI), for prisoners serving life sentences. Prior to the sentencing reforms that began in the ’80s, lifers were in one…
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Bold Against Bail Town Hall
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On behalf of the Bold Against Bail (BAB) Coalition, which includes Michigan Liberation, Detroit Justice Center (DJC), The Bail Project (TBP), and Advancement Project, we are excited to invite you to attend our BAB Town Hall on Friday, October 4th, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wayne State University’s Partrich Auditorium. The Town Hall will focus on bail reform in Michigan, and will…
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Absentee Ballots are Now Available!
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Absentee ballots are available NOW for the November 5 General Election. This means that you can go to your city or township clerk’s office, request an absentee ballot, complete it, and return it – all in one trip. If you’d like to vote by mail, you can request your ballot: If you’ve already applied for…
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VAAC Call to Action: Promote Our “Why I Vote” Video Series to your Networks
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On September 10, 2024 VAAC launched a series of short, ground-breaking videos in which people impacted by the criminal legal system tell their personal stories about why they vote. Our call to action for you is to share these videos far and wide: All videos in the series can be found and shared from this…
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