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Anna Liz Nichols

Anna Liz Nichols

Anna Liz Nichols covers government and statewide issues, including criminal justice, environmental issues, education and domestic and sexual violence. Anna is a former state government reporter for The Associated Press and her work has been seen in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and The Boston Globe, among other publications, and most recently was a reporter for the Detroit News. Anna is a graduate of Michigan State University, where she studied journalism and environmental studies.

Five hours of sleep, not enough money for food: Michigan facility workers talk strike
By: - September 30, 2023

Employees at General Motors Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan were called on Friday to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike — and those on the picket line say they’re ready for change. Friday marked the beginning of a third week the UAW will be striking at 43 locations across 21 states for the […]

Strike! United Auto Workers declares historic strike against Detroit Three automakers.
By: - September 15, 2023

The United Auto Workers (UAW) declared a strike at midnight Thursday after negotiations for a new contract failed with “Detroit Three” auto manufacturers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. This is the first time in the union’s history it has gone on strike against all three automakers. UAW President Shawn Fain told members at the picket […]

16 Michigan Republicans charged with felonies in 2020 fake elector scheme 
By: - July 19, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged 16 residents in the state in the investigation into a false electors scheme following the 2020 presidential election, including Michigan GOP National Committeewoman Kathy Berden and former Michigan GOP Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock. It is believed that these 16 individuals from all over the state met in the basement […]

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