Voting Rights Alert
Across the country and here in Michigan, coordinated efforts are threatening our freedom to vote. Beware of petitions claiming to protect voting, but that actually make it harder to vote. Read more…
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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on Feb 13th: Voting, Truth, and AI with University of Michigan Guests
Read More >>: VAAC Friday Community Meeting on Feb 13th: Voting, Truth, and AI with University of Michigan GuestsAI 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…
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Making An Impact in an Election Year with VAAC & MI-CEMI
Read More >>: Making An Impact in an Election Year with VAAC & MI-CEMIThe 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…
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Virtual Day of Action for Documentary Proof Of Citizenship (DPOC) Community Storytelling
Read More >>: Virtual Day of Action for Documentary Proof Of Citizenship (DPOC) Community StorytellingA 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…
Latest News
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Vital Documents Bills Move Forward in the Legislature
Full Article >>: Vital Documents Bills Move Forward in the LegislatureAccess 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…
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Reentry Starts With ID: Join Call With Us on January 27
Full Article >>: Reentry Starts With ID: Join Call With Us on January 27Reentry 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,…
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Saturday 1/24 Story Share Event POSTPONED Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
Full Article >>: Saturday 1/24 Story Share Event POSTPONED Due to Extreme Weather ConditionsDue to the extreme weather conditions expected this weekend, we felt it was important to prioritize the well being of our community and have made the decision to reschedule the story…
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Tell Your Story. Protect Your Vote.
Full Article >>: Tell Your Story. Protect Your Vote.Across Michigan, lawmakers are pushing documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) requirements that could block eligible voters from accessing the ballot. On Saturday, January 24, VAAC and our partners are hosting…
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Michigan State Senate District 35 Special Primary Election
Full Article >>: Michigan State Senate District 35 Special Primary ElectionVoters in Michigan’s 35th State Senate District will participate in a special primary election on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to choose nominees for the seat representing parts of Midland, Bay…
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CALL WITH US! Take action on the Board of Prisoners Card Release Act (IDs upon release)
Full Article >>: CALL WITH US! Take action on the Board of Prisoners Card Release Act (IDs upon release)This is a quick action at the intersection of voting rights, economic and criminal justice. On January 27th at 1:30pm Eastern (12:30 pm Central, 10:30am Pacific), VAAC is co-sponsoring an…
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