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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Politics
    The police shooting death of Breonna Taylor, explainedThe police shooting death of Breonna Taylor, explained
    Politics

    The 26-year-old EMT was killed by police in her home in March. Calls for justice only continue to grow.

    By Anna North and Fabiola Cineas
    The debate over reopening America’s K-12 schools, explained
    Explainers

    Solving the school problem is crucial for parents and kids. Here’s what experts say would help.

    By Anna North
    When Black Lives Matter protests come to “Copland”
    Politics

    What protests in a conservative enclave of California tell us about a changing America.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Roe v. Wade isn’t safeRoe v. Wade isn’t safe
    Explainers

    The Supreme Court just struck down an anti-abortion law. Here’s why access is still at risk.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Do Americans support defunding police? It depends how you ask the question.Do Americans support defunding police? It depends how you ask the question.
    Politics

    A new poll shows a majority of Americans support redirecting funds from police to other services.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    “The oppression doesn’t end, it adapts”: America’s history of lynching and its resonance today“The oppression doesn’t end, it adapts”: America’s history of lynching and its resonance today
    Politics

    A historian explains the larger context surrounding the deaths of Robert Fuller and other black Americans.

    By Anna North
    archives
    The deaths of 2 black men by hanging, and calls for investigation, explainedThe deaths of 2 black men by hanging, and calls for investigation, explained
    archives

    Robert Fuller and Malcolm Harsch were found dead in Southern California within days of each other.

    By Anna North
    Race
    White Americans are finally talking about racism. Will it translate into action?White Americans are finally talking about racism. Will it translate into action?
    Race

    Polling data shows a seismic shift in white people’s opinions about racism. But opinions aren’t everything.

    By Anna North
    The Great Recession was called a “mancession.” This one could be devastating for women.
    Explainers

    Women are facing unprecedented challenges in the job market — and at home.

    By Anna North
    How to talk to kids about racism, explained by a psychologist
    Race

    “You’re always communicating about race, whether you talk about it or not.”

    By Anna North