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Prison Banned Books Week: Books give incarcerated people access to the world, but tablets are often used to wall them off
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Prison Banned Books Week: Books give incarcerated people access to the world, but tablets are often used to wall them off,” authored by Mike Wessler. Books have long served as a bridge to the outside world for incarcerated people. They allow people cut off from…
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Join Us for a Voter Education & Mobilization Party
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We’re excited to invite you to our Voter Education Party on September 14, from 12-4 PM. It’s a community event filled with fun, prizes, swag, activities, resources, music, food, and more!
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Voting Access for All Coalition Launches Video Series ‘Why I Vote,’ Connects Voting to Criminal Justice Legal Reform
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Voting Access for All CoalitionTuesday, September 10, 2024Contact: Angela Davenport at contact@votingaccessforall.org MICHIGAN – Voting Access for all Coalition (VAAC) launched a new video series to inspire voters to cast ballots to reform the criminal legal system in Michigan. The series of two compilation videos and seven shorter individual videos can be…
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Mass Incarceration 101: Resources to help students and teachers understand the carceral system
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Students and teachers are heading back to the classroom. In addition to math, science, and language arts, many will also focus on the criminal legal system and mass incarceration. Unfortunately for them, the carceral system operates like a black box, making it hard to study what’s happening inside the walls of prisons and jails. Fortunately,…
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Join VAAC for Party to the Polls!
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September 14, 2024 from 12-4pm Emanis Barbershop, 19401 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48228 Fun, Prizes, Swag, Activities, Resources, Music, Food, Guest Speakers, Voter Education, and Real Networking Opportunities A chance to meet people who serve your community.
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VAAC Partners with UU the Vote
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We’re teaming up with UU the Vote, @muusjn and @jfasd_org to call voters in Michigan and ensure they have all the information they need leading up to the November election! 🗳️ 📅 When: Tuesday, September 10, 2024🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET📍 Where: Online Make a difference from wherever you are—sign up now to be part of…
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VAAC to Speak at A Celebration of Democracy in Traverse City
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JOIN Traverse Indivisible ON SEPTEMBER 7 at 12PM for our FREE event, we’d love to have you! Great speakers and great people working to make our community better! Democracy thrives when citizens are actively engaged in their communities, listening to one another, learning about issues, and working for positive change. Have a fun afternoon in…
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ACLU Know Your Rights Bus Tour Stops in Detroit with a Free Concert Headlined by Legendary Rapper Danny Brown
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WHAT:In a major move to bolster voter education, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is launching its Know Your Rights Bus Tour, a series of stops across several states to create an energizing community experience that combines entertainment and fun surprises with critical information about our most fundamental rights. The Know Your Rights Bus Tour…
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