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Secretary Benson Sounds the Alarm on Election Access
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Last Friday, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made a powerful public statement on the recently introduced Michigan Election Security Actâa proposal that could significantly impact voter access across the state. Her message was clear: legislation marketed as âsecurityâ must not be allowed to become a weapon for disenfranchisement. At Voting Access for All Coalition…
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TODAY at 12:30 PM â VAAC Community Meeting: Executive Orders & Civil Liberties
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Join us for a nonpartisan conversation on how federal policies have impacted voting, civil rights, and our communities. đ Friday, May 2, 2025đ§ 12:30 â 1:30 PM (ET) đ Click here to join the Zoom đ View the event page Join Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) today for an engaging, nonpartisan VAAC Community Meeting…
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GOT WARRANTS? Free Help on May 10 in Detroit
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Clear your traffic and misdemeanor warrants â no lawyer or court date needed. đ Saturday, May 10, 2025đ 10:00 AM â 3:00 PMđ Butzel Family Recreation Center, Detroit If youâve got traffic or misdemeanor warrants, you donât have to face them alone. The Detroit Warrant Clinic is here to help â no court appearance needed.…
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Victory! HJR B Did Not Pass â But the Fight Isnât Over
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Lawmakers rejected a resolution that would have created new barriers to voting â but similar efforts are on the horizon. Stay alert. UPDATE (May 1, 2025):Weâre celebrating a win for voting rights! House Joint Resolution B (HJR B) did NOT pass in the Michigan House of Representatives. Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is grateful…
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ATTN: Michiganders â Election Day Is Coming Up!
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Still need to register? You can register and vote this weekend. Election Day is Tuesday, May 6!If youâre not yet registered to vote where you live, itâs not too late. You can visit your local clerkâs office this weekend to register AND vote early. â Bring proof of residencyâ Find your clerkâs office at MI.gov/vote
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Whatâs Happening This Week (May 2â8): Events You Shouldnât Miss
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From voting deadlines to community power-building, thereâs something for everyone â stay connected and show up! Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is all about turning knowledge into power â and this week, there are multiple opportunities to learn, act, and engage across Michigan. Whether youâre attending virtually or in person, these events are designed…
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Voting Rights in the Headlines: What You Need to Know Now
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From federal legislation to Michigan ballot proposals, voter access is under threat â and VAAC is paying attention. At Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), we know that barriers to the ballot don’t just appear â theyâre built. Across the country, legislation disguised as âsafetyâ measures is threatening to make it harder for millions of…
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Join Us This Saturday in Warren for a Second Chance Event
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Celebrate Second Chance Month with a day of healing, connection, and resources for justice-impacted individuals Second Chance Month continues with impact and intention. This Saturday, April 26, Voting Access for All Coalition and partners invite you to Breaking Barriers, Building Futures, a community gathering dedicated to reentry, healing, and hope. đ MRCC Union Hall, 23401…
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Michigan Voter Rights Under Attack: What You Need to Know
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Across the country, dangerous âshow me your papersâ legislation like the Houseâs recently passed, deceptively named Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is on the rise. These proof of citizenship laws capitalize on anti-immigrant sentiment and perpetuate outright lies to justify restrictive practices that will make it harder for everyone to vote. If it becomes…
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Fighting Housing Discrimination: Tony Gant Leading the Way
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During Second Chance month, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Michigan Justice Fund is spotlighting Tony Gant and his work with the #HousingNotHurdles campaign. In Michigan, nearly one in three people with a criminal record are denied housing, fueling the prison-to-homelessness pipeline. Tony and advocates are fighting for the Michigan Fair Chance Access to Housing Act…
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Join Us for Events All WeekâLansing, Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Big Rapids and More!
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Join VAAC in Warren on April 26 for our Second Chance Celebration & Resource Fairâplus more powerful events happening statewide Every person deserves a fair shot at rebuilding their lifeâand access to the ballot box. Thatâs why Voting Access for All Coalition is proud to host a Second Chance Celebration & Resource Fair on Saturday,…
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Court Blocks Voter Suppression Order â But the Fight Isnât Over
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A federal judge paused enforcement of a dangerous Executive Orderânow we must stop voter suppression laws like the SAVE Act and Michiganâs HJR-B In a major win for democracy, a federal court has temporarily blocked the Trump administrationâs voting Executive Order, which would have forced voters to provide a passport or similar proof of citizenship…
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