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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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VAAC Jail Voting Work Moves Forward with Next Steps
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VAAC’s Statewide Jail Voting Work Group is moving into next steps, with continued coordination across Michigan to expand voting access for eligible voters in jails. The next meeting will take place April 9.
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Key Dates for the May 5 Election
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Absentee ballots are now available for the May 5 election. Voters on the Permanent Mail Ballot List will automatically receive a ballot, while others must apply. Check if your community has an election and review key dates to make sure your vote is counted.
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April at VAAC: Second Chance Month and Fair Housing Month
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April marks Second Chance Month and Fair Housing Month, both closely connected to VAAC’s work to expand access, strengthen communities, and support civic participation across Michigan.
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VAAC Statewide Jail Voting Work Group Meeting – March 26
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VAAC’s Statewide Jail Voting Work Group is continuing to build a coordinated effort to ensure eligible voters in Michigan jails can access the ballot. Community members and partners are invited to get involved and help strengthen this work statewide.
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ACTION ALERT: Tell Michigan Representatives to Vote NO on the Michigan SAVE Act (HB 4765)
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Michigan lawmakers are advancing the Michigan SAVE Act (HB 4765), a proposal that could make it harder for eligible citizens to register and vote. The bill is now headed to the full House. Tell your State Representative to vote NO.
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Voting Rights Art Installation Continues Across Michigan
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VAAC’s Voting Rights Art Installation pop-up series is underway, bringing community members together to reflect on what voting means in their lives. The next pop-up takes place March 21, with additional dates planned across the region.
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Michigan Day of Empathy Centers Voices Impacted by Incarceration
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VAAC joined justice-impacted individuals and advocates from across Michigan for Day of Empathy in Detroit, a powerful gathering centered on lived experience, community voice, and advancing change.
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Wayne County Passes Resolution Opposing the Michigan SAVE Act
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Wayne County passed a resolution opposing the Michigan SAVE Act, joining a growing number of communities taking action. With new votes scheduled in Pontiac and organizing underway in other areas, efforts to protect voting access continue across Michigan.
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Housing Justice in Action: Get Involved with the Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition
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During last week’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting on housing justice, Cicely Allen of the Wisdom Institute highlighted the work of the Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition, which helps ensure tenants facing eviction have access to legal representation. Learn how Detroit residents and advocates can get involved.
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Housing Policy in Focus: The Housing Readiness Package
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During last week’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting on housing justice, State Representative Kristian Grant discussed the Housing Readiness Package, a set of bills aimed at increasing housing supply and improving housing affordability across Michigan. Learn more about the proposals highlighted during the discussion.
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Women Leading the Fight for Housing Justice
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting for Women’s History Month will focus on tenant protections, housing policy, and the systems shaping housing access in Michigan. Featured guests include State Representative Kristian Grant and Cicely Allen of the Wisdom Institute.
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Local Governments Continue Advancing Resolutions Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposal
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Local governments across Michigan are continuing to advance resolutions opposing the Michigan version of the SAVE Act as new developments unfold around the documentary proof of citizenship ballot initiative. With upcoming votes in Wayne County, Kalamazoo County, and Pontiac, community members have several opportunities to show support through public comment, outreach to commissioners, or attending…
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