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  • Why We Vote: EB

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    EB votes to support people during and after prison. Please share this video!

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  • Why We Vote: Dakota

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    Dakota votes for better re-entry programs. Please share this video!

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  • Why We Vote: Bonnie

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    Bonnie votes to end extremely long sentences. Use your power: vote! Please share this video!

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  • Early In-Person Voting Starts July 27th, 2024

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    Early voting will take place at dedicated early voting sites starting on July 27th. Your early voting site will likely be different from your Election Day polling place. To find your early voting site(s), visit mi.gov/vote and click on “Where do I go to Early Vote.” Early voting sites must be open Saturday, July 27…

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  • Protect the Polls on Election Days with Detroit Disability Power!

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    Training Tuesday July 30th 6:00 – 7:00pm ET  Detroit Disability Power (DDP) is calling for dedicated volunteers to join our Election Protection Team. Our goal is to ensure that key polling sites in Detroit are free from voter suppression of any kind. In addition, we’ll be supporting voters with non-partisan information, snacks, good energy, and whatever else…

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  • “Behind Our Walls” Screening in Charlevoix

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    July 29th at 6pm Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI 49720 Please join Humanity for Prisoners in viewing the documentary that tells the journey of eight Michigan prisoners striving for greatness behind bars. This film is a story of hope and transformation… because each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve…

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  • A Prison, A Prisoner, and a Prison Guard

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    Saturday, July 27th Arab American Heritage Council in partnership with Comma Bookstore & Social Hub will host: “A Prison, A Prisoner, and a Prison Guard” An Exploration of Prison in the MENA Region  For prison survivors and prison impacted communities, art plays a powerful role documenting the shared and individual reality of incarceration.  Join us…

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  • Get Out the Vote Party in Detroit!

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    With Special Guests- Entertainment – Children & Family Activities – Non-profit Orgs – Food Trucks – Game Trucks – Bike Give-away Voter Registration and Information Available July 27th from 9am-5pm West Grand Blvd Block Party between 2nd and 3rd Avenue, Detroit MI Hosted by Activate Detroit, Detroit Pistons, and the City of Detroit

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  • Opinion: Michigan offers lessons for redrawing gerrymandered districts

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    By Jamie Lyons-Eddy, co-founder and the executive director of Voters Not Politicians in Michigan. I am one of the co-founders of Voters Not Politicians. You may have heard about our group of political novices from across Michigan who came together and ended partisan gerrymandering with a ballot initiative in 2018. Citizens Not Politicians is the…

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  • Apply for a Clean Slate On-line

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    Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) is offering free on-line intake for potential criminal expungement for low-income residents of the following South Central Michigan counties: Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw Counties. If you have a past conviction that is more than 3 years old, LSSCM…

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  • Voting Access for All Coalition

    July 19th VAAC Weekly Meeting Cancelled

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    Dear VAAC Family, Our Friday VAAC meeting is cancelled this week. We encourage you to stay engaged and informed. Please refer to our VAAC Events Calendar for a list of upcoming events and meetings. This is also a great opportunity to explore many valuable voter education resources. Thank you for your continued engagement and support.…

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  • Avalon Village Community Resource Fair

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    Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 12-5pm Resources include: Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Legal, Utility, Housing, Food Security, Education, and More! Do you have a resource-based organization and would like to have a free booth at the Resource Fair? Scan the code or visit www.theavalonvillage.com to apply. Jakobi Ra Park, 34-36 Avalon, Highland Park, MI…

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