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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Politics
    Focusing on America’s child care crisis could help Democrats win the next electionFocusing on America’s child care crisis could help Democrats win the next election
    Politics

    How caregiving became an election issue in Georgia — and beyond.

    By Anna North
    The catastrophic police failure at the US Capitol, explained
    Explainers

    Police failed to stop a mob from storming the halls of Congress. Lawmakers want to know why.

    By Anna North and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The US is getting an official women’s history museumThe US is getting an official women’s history museum
    Politics

    The Smithsonian Women’s History Act will establish a women’s history museum on the National Mall. Supporters say it’s long overdue.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Elected Congress member Luke Letlow has died of Covid-19Elected Congress member Luke Letlow has died of Covid-19
    Politics

    The Louisiana Republican is the first Congress member or member-elect to die from the disease.

    By Anna North
    Sesame Street, 2020, and me: A New York story
    The Highlight

    The city I loved was shut down this year. I found comfort in the beloved TV show’s idealized version of it.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    The isolation of 2020 is doing weird things to our bodiesThe isolation of 2020 is doing weird things to our bodies
    Explainers

    Stress and the many changes this year could be causing irregular periods, hair loss, and more.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Millions of Americans are about to lose emergency paid leave during the pandemicMillions of Americans are about to lose emergency paid leave during the pandemic
    Politics

    The benefits expire at the end of the year if Congress doesn’t act.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    The sexual harassment allegation against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, explainedThe sexual harassment allegation against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, explained
    Politics

    A New York City Democratic candidate says Cuomo harassed her for years.

    By Anna North
    The parental burnout crisis has reached a tipping point
    Explainers

    “I don’t know anyone that is not struggling” at this point in the pandemic, one mom says.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    The government’s failure to provide economic relief is killing peopleThe government’s failure to provide economic relief is killing people
    Politics

    The lack of funding from Congress is making the pandemic worse.

    By Anna North