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You’re Invited: VAAC Community Meeting with Prosecutor Eli Savit
Join Voting Access for All Coalition, Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, and MI-CEMI for our next Community Meeting on Friday April 18, 2025, from 12:30–1:30 PM ET on Zoom. Our special guest this month is Eli Savit, Washtenaw County Prosecutor. Everyone is welcome. Whether you’re directly impacted or an ally in the work, this is…
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The SAVE Act is Moving Fast — 21 Million Voters Could Lose Access if the Senate Follows the House
The House just passed the SAVE Act. If the Senate does the same, more than 21 million eligible voters could lose access to voter registration — not because they aren’t citizens, but because they can’t produce the specific documents this bill demands. Contrary to its name, the SAVE Act doesn’t protect democracy — it threatens…
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Make your plan to vote—check now, stay ready, and help spread the word.
May 6 is Election Day in many Michigan communities—but not all. That’s why it’s important to check if your city or township is holding an election. Don’t wait—make your voting plan today! 🗓️ Key steps: Whether you’re voting early, absentee, or on Election Day—VAAC is here to help you access the ballot.
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Happening Today: Community Conversation with Prosecutor Eli Savit
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Join us at 12:30 PM ET for a powerful dialogue on restorative justice, reform, and people-powered change. Our next VAAC Community Meeting is happening today, Friday, April 18 from 12:30–1:30 PM ET—and you’re invited. We’re excited to welcome Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit for an open conversation on: Whether you’re directly impacted or a community…
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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: A Community Gathering for Second Chances
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Join us Friday, April 26 in Warren for a powerful event centering healing, reentry, and real opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. This Second Chance Month, we’re coming together to create space for support, connection, and possibility. Breaking Barriers, Building Futures is more than an event—it’s a call to action for what reentry should look like when…
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Attend the Mamas’ March: April 30th
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Mothering Justice is taking over the Michigan State Capitol, and we need YOU there to help us show up in full force. Lawmakers need to see us, hear us, and know that we won’t back down. This is our moment. Start making plans NOW to be at Mamas’ March 2025! Bring your friends, your family,…
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Voting Rights in Michigan Are Under Attack – We Need Your Voice Now
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There’s a dangerous effort underway to disenfranchise tens of thousands of Michigan voters through a proposed constitutional amendment—and we urgently need your help. 🚫 1. Oppose the Federal SAVE Act The SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) is a harmful voter suppression bill that just passed the U.S. House and is now headed to…
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Your Vote, Your Power: Take Action This Week
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Big dates are here—make your voice count and help protect our rights, our people, and our future. The Voting Access for All Coalition is lifting up three key moments this week where your action can move us all forward. Whether you’re registering, voting, or rallying at the Capitol—every step matters in the fight for justice…
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MI Supreme Court Ends LWOP Sentences for 19- and 20-Year-Olds
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A major win for justice: Michigan steps toward a fairer future for young people and our communities. At VAAC, we believe in second chances. We believe people can grow, heal, and change. That’s why we’re celebrating the Michigan Supreme Court’s recent ruling: mandatory life without parole sentences for 19- and 20-year-olds are now unconstitutional. The…
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MI-CEMI Bill Tracker Reports: Auditor General Finds Security Lapses at MDOC
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Stay informed on MDOC, state policy, and justice reform updates—subscribe today! The MI-CEMI Bill Tracker is a powerful tool for staying up to date on Michigan Department of Corrections news, proposed state policy, and related news. VAAC encourages you to subscribe and stay informed. Here’s a recent update from this week’s report: “A recent auditor…
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Join VAAC for Our Weekly Community Meeting Today at 12:30!
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Today we’re excited to welcome Rank MI Vote! We’ll be discussing ranked choice voting—what it is, how it works, and how it can give you more power in choosing who represents you. We’ll also dive into urgent conversations around the ongoing attacks on voting rights and share critical updates on the barriers to voting that…
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Michigan Voter Rights Are Under Attack — Stand Up and Speak Out
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A deceptive petition threatens to silence thousands of voters. Join VAAC and allies to stop it before it reaches the ballot. The Voting Access for All Coalition is sounding the alarm: a dangerous constitutional amendment proposal is moving forward in Michigan, and we need your voice more than ever. A group misleadingly named “The Committee…
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Lifting Voices, Expanding Access: Hear From Our Executive Director
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Watch Angela Davenport’s powerful message on why voting access for justice-impacted communities matters now more than ever. At the Voting Access for All Coalition, we believe that every voice counts—especially those too often silenced by the criminal legal system. Our work is rooted in the fight to ensure that all eligible voters in Michigan, including…
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Life After Overcoming Trauma: Women at Huron Valley Share Their Truth, April 5th
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Join us for a powerful community event uplifting the voices of women directly impacted by incarceration and advocating for dignity, healing, and justice. The Voting Access for All Coalition invites you to a transformational gathering centered on the lived experiences of women currently and formerly incarcerated at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility. “Life After Overcoming…
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STOP the SAVE Act Day of Action – in ALL Congressional Districts!
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Anti-voter lawmakers in the US House or Representatives have introduced legislation to restrict the ability of eligible American citizens to register to vote by introducing oppressive new identification requirements. The federal SAVE Act (H.R. 22) would require documentary proof of citizenship, creating chaos in our elections while blocking eligible voters from voting. Voters Not Politicians…
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