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VAAC in the News: Amplifying Every Voice on Election Day
Executive Director Angela Davenport Shares Why Voting Access for All Matters On Election Day, Voting Access for All Coalition was featured on FOX 2 Detroit, where Executive Director Angela Davenport spoke about the critical importance of civic education, outreach, and year-round engagement across Michigan communities. In the interview, Angela emphasized how VAAC works to ensure
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Volunteer with VAAC: Build Power, Break Barriers
Discover how you can take action every week with Voting Access for All Voting Access for All is powered by advocates and volunteers who believe every Michigander should have the freedom to vote—especially those impacted by incarceration, poverty, and systemic barriers. When you volunteer with VAAC, you’re helping to remove obstacles and strengthen democracy for
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Next Friday’s VAAC Community Meeting: “Party Politics: How Parties Nominate Candidates” – A Nonpartisan Civic Education Program
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Ever wondered how candidates actually make it onto the ballot? Join VAAC and MI-CEMI on February 27 for a nonpartisan session explaining Michigan’s party convention and nomination process.
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Local Governments Oppose Documentary Proof of Citizenship Ballot Proposal
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Detroit, Ypsilanti, and Washtenaw County have passed resolutions opposing the documentary proof of citizenship ballot proposal. Read how local leaders are responding, what the proposal would require, and how you can take action.
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Tell Your Senators to Oppose the SAVE Act
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The House of Representatives has passed the SAVE America Act, legislation that would require Americans to provide documentary proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, to register to vote. The bill now heads to the Senate for a vote next week. Learn what’s in the broader “SAVE Act suite of bills,” who…
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Thank You to Michigan Voices for Partner of the Year Award
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Voting Access for All Coalition has been selected as the recipient of Michigan Voices’ Partner of the Year Award as part of their 20th anniversary celebration. Read more about the award, the movement behind it, and the celebration happening February 26 in Detroit.
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The Vote, the Truth, and the AI
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This zine educates us on how generative AI is being used to interfere with election information, and what we can do about it.
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Immigration Hoops: Just Follow the Rules
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As many of us know, just following the rules isn’t always as simple as it sounds. For those of us caught in nightmarish bureaucratic systems—parole, probation, courts, or immigration—the rules can be nearly impossible to figure out. Some Americans think that immigrants should just follow the rules. If they can’t do that, they’re “illegal” and
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Election Interference: The Truth and the Hype
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Even though the midterm elections aren’t until November, there’s already been plenty of talk about voter suppression, intimidation, and stolen elections. In a news culture when everything is sensational and nothing is without controversy, how do we know what is a real threat and what is just political hyperbole? With tensions high, many of us
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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on Feb 13th: Voting, Truth, and AI with University of Michigan Guests
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AI is already shaping elections, political messaging, and voter information. At VAAC’s next Friday Community Meeting, guests from the University of Michigan will share practical tools for understanding how AI is used in elections and how voters can recognize misinformation before it spreads.
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Making An Impact in an Election Year with VAAC & MI-CEMI
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The 2026 election cycle will shape decisions about incarceration, public safety, and reentry for years to come. VAAC and MI-CEMI are hosting a virtual conversation on February 12 about how communities can organize, build civic power, and influence policy in an election year. Learn more about the discussion and how to participate.
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Virtual Day of Action for Documentary Proof Of Citizenship (DPOC) Community Storytelling
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A virtual day of action on February 19th will focus on sharing real stories about how documentary proof of citizenship requirements could affect voters’ ability to participate. We’re outlining how individuals and organizations can take part by amplifying accurate information, sharing voter experiences, and helping ground the conversation in the real impacts on voting access…
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Vital Documents Bills Move Forward in the Legislature
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Access to identification is often one of the first barriers people face after leaving prison. A new package of Michigan House bills would change how driver licenses and state ID cards are provided at the time of release. We’re breaking down what’s in the Vital Documents package, why it matters for reentry and civic participation,…
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Reentry Starts With ID: Join Call With Us on January 27
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Reentry starts with ID. Without it, people leaving federal prison face immediate and unnecessary barriers to housing, employment, health care, and stability. On Saturday, January 27 at 1:30 PM EST, join VAAC and national partners for a Call With Us action to support the BOP Release Card ID Act (HR 5152), federal legislation that would…
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