Anna Liz Nichols

Food pantries in Michigan worry about filling the gap as Congress considers cuts to SNAP After two hours of collecting boxes of cereal, bags of chips and loaves of bread during a food drive across the street from the Michigan Capitol Building Monday, participants then filled two cars with...

Congress is considering a federal spending plan which proposes eliminating nearly $300 billion for SNAP.

About 15% of Michiganders rely on SNAP, and more than 59% of Michigan’s SNAP recipients are families with children, according to the Michigan State Budget Office.

The Michigan Press Association awarded me 2nd Place for Journalist of the Year this year for my coverage of deadly domestic violence trends in Michigan

I’m grateful for all the women who were courageous enough to share their stories and I’m thankful this kind of journalism can get this recognition

Trump's first 100 days test constitutional limits and economic stability, as public support shrinks | Arizona Mirror Trump first 100 days marked by immigration crackdown, tariff increases and federal cuts sparking legal challenges and economic anxiety

Deportations, tariffs and federal cuts spark constitutional concerns and market turmoil, leading to record low approval ratings

'I'm a real person': Ex-governor's adopted son makes case for intervening in parents' divorce • Kentucky Lantern In advance of a hearing over their adoptive son's effort to intervene in their divorce case, former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and his ex-wife file motions.

The recent filings even raise questions about Jonah Bevin’s age — whether he is 18, as he had believed, or just 17 — because of a conflict in records that recently came to light.

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Women fight back as ex-U of M coach is accused of stealing intimate images of student athletes • Michigan Advance Around 150,000 student athletes from over 100 colleges had their personal data breached by former University of Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss, who hacked their accounts to download thou...

Former University of Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss faces charges related to hacking. His accusers include a woman who says she’s a Nassar survivor.

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Metro Detroit youth “hockey doc” pleads no contest to serial sexual abuse  • Michigan Advance After several former youth hockey players came forward with the sexual abuse they endured by Metro Detroit urologist Zvi Levran, 68, he entered a “no contest” plea Tuesday and will not dispute the 28 ...

After several former youth hockey players came forward with the sexual abuse they endured by Metro Detroit urologist Zvi Levran, 68, he entered a “no contest” plea Tuesday and will not dispute the 28 criminal charges related to the abuse. michiganadvance.com/2025/03/18/m...

Statement via Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today saying she had a meeting w/ President Donald Trump

State politics has a sexual misconduct problem A report found 400 allegations of sexual harassment against 145 sitting state lawmakers between 2013 and 2024.

Sexual harassment in state politics “remains a systemic and ongoing issue affecting both parties” according to a new report from the nonpartisan National Women’s Defense League (NWDL), first shared with The 19th.

LA’s housing crisis is trapping domestic violence survivors One in five unhoused women in California escaped domestic violence.

Domestic violence is a major driver of homelessness. And across California, one in five women who become homeless fled their homes to escape violence and escalating abuse by an intimate partner.

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Gavin Newsom, self-described leader for LGBTQ+ issues, signals interest in restricting trans women athletes Known for championing gay marriage fight while mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom is now the most high-profile Democrat to appear to endorse a blanket ban on trans women in women’s sports.

The bigger picture here is that Gov. Gavin Newsom, one-time star surrogate for Biden and Harris, asked conservative activist Charlie Kirk for advice on how his party can build its own version of the frenetic support of the MAGA movement.

Kirk’s answer: support bans on trans women in sports

US Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan urges engagement, not doomscrolling, in Democrats’ response to Trump • Alabama Reflector Slotkin kept her 10-minute message focused on just how Trump’s rapid-fire transformation of the federal government during his first six weeks in office.

Via @annaliznichols.bsky.social: The freshman senator kept her 10-minute message focused on how Trump’s rapid-fire transformation of the federal government — raising tariffs on economic allies and unprecedented deportation operations, among other actions — will hurt the people who elected him.

It’s Women’s History Month!

I think at the end of the day it has always been just a little bit of love that made good stories great

I learned everything I know about what journalism can do, what it looks like to truly care, from the women around me

Here’s to being a witness of what love has done

Ohio Republicans claim voters didn't know what they were voting on when legalizing weed • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Senate Republicans have voted to change the recreational marijuana policy that the voters enshrined into law in 2023. Amidst protests from cannabis enthusiasts, GOP leaders continue to argue…

Ohio Senate Republicans have voted to change the marijuana policy that voters enshrined into law in 2023. Amid protests from cannabis enthusiasts, GOP leaders continue to argue that voters didn't actually know what they were voting on during the election.

Ohio University's diversity and inclusion centers could close if higher ed overhaul bill passes • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio University's Women’s Center, Multicultural Center, and Pride Center could all be forced to shut down if Republican lawmakers pass the Ohio Senate Bill 1 higher education overhaul. The bill would ...

Ohio University's Women’s Center, Multicultural Center, and Pride Center could all be forced to shut down if Republican lawmakers pass the Ohio Senate Bill 1 higher education overhaul.

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Homeless advocates oppose Indiana bill to criminalize sidewalk camping Statehouse testimony on Monday was almost entirely against an Indiana bill that seeks to crack down on homelessness by making “street camping” on public property a crime.

A bill pending in the Indiana Legislature would create a criminal penalties for unsheltered individuals who sleep or camp on public property.

via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
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Kendrick’s American flag motif at THIS MOMENT is subversive. Yes, yes, yes.

‘Call a spade a spade:’ Kentucky sextortion bill clears committee This story discusses sexual extortion. Report sexual extortion to the FBI at 1-800-335-5324. The Human Trafficking help hotline is 1-888-373-7888. Chat live: humantraffickinghotline.org

A Kentucky bill aimed at toughening penalties for sexual extortion passed unanimously out of a Senate committee Thursday.

via @kentuckylantern.com
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HuffPost laid off so many excellent journalists today, including a national investigative reporter we hired literally *one month ago*

‘Yearning for help’: Teen dating violence survivors and allies call for more education on abuse • Michigan Advance Editor’s note: This story includes discussions of rape, suicide and child death When Aubrie used to picture domestic violence, she thought of a married couple, maybe with a few children. That was befo...

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

When thinking of the face of domestic violence, children aren’t typically who come to mind. But, millions of teens will experience dating violence before adulthood and schools and parents aren’t always catching the signs.

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Firearms will be permitted in the Michigan House Office Building again, GOP speaker says • Michigan Advance In his first week as Michigan House speaker, Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) has reversed the ban Democratic leadership placed last session on state House employees bringing firearms to work in the House ...

Firearms will be permitted in the Michigan House Office Building again, GOP speaker says michiganadvance.com/2025/01/15/f...

The road ahead is bipartisan, Whitmer says in address at Detroit Auto Show • Michigan Advance The fates of the auto industry and the state of Michigan are linked, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said during a speech at the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday — and if Michiganders can cross partisan divides and ...

The road ahead is bipartisan, Whitmer says in address at Detroit Auto Show michiganadvance.com/2025/01/15/t...

More views from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s visit to the Detroit Auto Show from @michiganadvance.com

Views from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s visit to the Detroit Auto Show for @michiganadvance.com

Service industry workers testify as lawmakers consider chopping tipped wage and sick leave laws • Michigan Advance There’s a misconception that Michiganders can’t make a career out of waiting tables or working in family-owned businesses, according to the restaurant workers and other service industry professionals ...

Service industry workers testify as lawmakers consider chopping tipped wage and sick leave laws michiganadvance.com/2025/01/14/s...

Whitmer signs laws creating research and development tax credits, new innovation fund • Michigan Advance In the Newlab workspace at the newly renovated Michigan Central technology and innovation complex in Detroit, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stood amongst machinery and tools Monday to showcase new laws aimed ...

Whitmer signs laws creating research and development tax credits, new innovation fund michiganadvance.com/2025/01/13/w...

Nessel predicts more Michigan protests during Trump’s second term, issues police guidance • Michigan Advance As President-elect Donald Trump is set to begin his second term, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is predicting that the state will take center stage in protest activity and is cautioning law enf...

Nessel predicts more Michigan protests during Trump’s second term, issues police guidance michiganadvance.com/2025/01/13/n...

Hall says road funding is a top priority for House Republicans, throws cold water on FOIA expansion • Michigan Advance People in Michigan are navigating the increasing cost of living and Republicans in the state House are ready to get back to work to make life better for residents, new House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richl...

Hall says road funding is a top priority for House Republicans, throws cold water on FOIA expansion michiganadvance.com/2025/01/10/h...

Nessel says she won’t charge Michigan lawmakers who boycotted last days of the 2024 session • Michigan Advance As Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel discussed the accomplishments of her office in 2024 with reporters, offering status reports on large cases, her two-hour discussion Monday was bookmarked by co...

Nessel says she won’t charge Michigan lawmakers who boycotted last days of the 2024 session michiganadvance.com/2025/01/09/n...

Nessel delivers updates on Oxford probe, Line 5, fake electors and more • Michigan Advance Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said this week that 2024 was a banner year for the department, touting momentum on her legal battle against Line 5 as well as finding justice for crime victims an...

Nessel delivers updates on Oxford probe, Line 5, fake electors and more michiganadvance.com/2025/01/10/n...

What we know about the voters who cast their ballots early in Michigan Older voters tend to dominate absentee voting, but younger ones took advantage of early in-person voting.

More than a million Michiganders voted early in person. Here’s what we know about them.
https://www.votebeat.org/michigan/2025/01/06/early-voting-data-november-2024-absentee/