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Safe & Just Michigan Fall 2024 Newsletter Released!
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Safe & Just Michigan sends this quarterly newsletter to over 600 incarcerated readers at the Michigan Department of Corrections. The newsletter reports on policy updates, outreach and educational activities. It informs readers of the valuable work that continues to be done in our communities to support meaningful change in policies and public opinion related to…
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Prison Policy Initiative: Local Governments and Prison Gerrymandering
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Population counts from census data distort representation by counting prisoners as residents where they are incarcerated instead of their home. Take a detailed look at the state of prison gerrymandering across the country with this resource from Prison Policy Initiative. We’ve identified over 200 cities and counties that have taken action to avoid prison gerrymandering…
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One Week Out
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We are officially in the last week before Election Day! If you have not already voted, now is the time to make a plan and see it through. And be sure to bring all your friends with you. This is what it’s all about. Use your power, and vote.
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Early Voting in Michigan!
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Early voting starts statewide in Michigan October 26! Several localities have already started voting. If you would like to vote before Election Day, it’s easy, but your early voting location might be different than your regular polling place. Find your early voting locations at Michigan.gov/vote. Do you still have your absentee ballot? Return it ASAP…
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Combatting Disinformation
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Disinformation in political campaigns and social media has been confusing and muddling information about our communities for years. We need to do better to promote factual narratives and evidence-based information. Fortunately, there are ways to do this through regulation, public policy, and individual action. The following is excerpted from a scholarly article (“Combatting disinformationHow it…
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Counting Votes and Certifying Elections
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Elections are not easy, but localities everywhere in the United States have gotten very good at them. See what it takes to collect, tabulate, certify, and verify votes in our elections, thanks to an article written by Derek Tisler, Elizabeth Howard, and Edgardo Cortés for the Brennan Center for Justice. Mail-in ballots, early voting ballots,…
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A bustling year at Prison Policy Initiative
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Prison Policy Initiative has been busy during the past year, sharing research, reports, and other information about the nationwide problems related to mass incarceration. The highlights below are from an article originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Highlights from a bustling year at Prison Policy Initiative,” authored by Danielle Squillante. We wrapped up another…
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Tracking Your Absentee Ballot (Don’t Forget to Sign the Envelope!)
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Important information from our friends at MichiganVoting.org: We encourage you to track your absentee ballot and application by visiting mi.gov/vote and clicking on “Your voter information.” (If there’s no date under a particular step, it means that step is not complete.) You can also now sign up for tracking notifications by email. To sign up,…
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Citizens for Prison Reform’s Annual Celebration
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Join Citizens for Prison Reform at the University United Methodist Church for a night of inspiration and community. Together, we will celebrate our victories and recommit to our mission of advocating for change in the criminal justice system. PCAP Art Auction & 50/50 Raffle Date: Saturday, October 12th Time: 5:30-9:00PM (Doors open at 4:30PM) Ticket Price: Suggested donation amount per…
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More Party to the Polls Barbershop Talks Announced!
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Benton Harbor – October 12, 2024Detroit – October 18, 2024Warren – October 19, 2024 Benton HarborParty to the Polls: Barbershop Talks is back! Join us on Saturday, October 12th from 1-3 PM at Shaw’s Barber Shop in Benton Harbor for an afternoon of conversation, community, and empowerment. Shaw’s Barber Shop, 167 W. Napier Ave., Benton…
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Benton Harbor Expungement Fair
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Saturday, October 12th, 2024 from 12-4pm Lake Michigan College, 1100 Yore Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Benton Harbor Expungement Fair Pre-registration Link Benton Harbor Exp Fair Volunteer Attorney-Law Student-Notary Sign up Form
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Mass Incarceration is on the Ballot
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This article was originally published by the Prison Policy Initiative Election Day is right around the corner. While presidential campaigns get most of the attention from the news media, many lesser-known down-ballot races can have a much more dramatic impact on criminal legal system reform in America. For voters interested in ending mass incarceration, we’ve…
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