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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    How to answer 7 big questions kids have about the coronavirus pandemic
    The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis

    From missing grandma to fears about getting sick, here’s how adults can help kids navigate this difficult time.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    The pros and cons of coronavirus school closures, explainedThe pros and cons of coronavirus school closures, explained
    Explainers

    The public health measure comes with big trade-offs.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Millions of American workers are left out of the coronavirus paid leave billMillions of American workers are left out of the coronavirus paid leave bill
    Politics

    Republicans have insisted on changes that would leave out even more workers.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Want to do something about coronavirus? Here are 5 ideas.Want to do something about coronavirus? Here are 5 ideas.
    Explainers

    It’s easy to feel powerless. Instead, help the most vulnerable.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    The coronavirus will cause a child care crisis in AmericaThe coronavirus will cause a child care crisis in America
    Politics

    As schools close and parents lack paid leave, who will take care of the country’s kids?

    By Anna North
    No matter what the Supreme Court decides, abortion opponents have already won
    Politics

    As the Supreme Court considers a Louisiana law, this is how anti-abortion groups see the direction of the country.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    The Supreme Court case that could transform abortion in AmericaThe Supreme Court case that could transform abortion in America
    Politics

    June Medical Services v. Russo could force patients to go to court to fight for an abortion.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    What “crisis pregnancy centers” really doWhat “crisis pregnancy centers” really do
    Explainers

    Low-income people are going to the centers for basic services. They don’t always get what they need.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    What Mike Pence’s public health record says about his ability to lead on coronavirusWhat Mike Pence’s public health record says about his ability to lead on coronavirus
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    The allegation that Mike Bloomberg told a pregnant employee to “kill it,” explainedThe allegation that Mike Bloomberg told a pregnant employee to “kill it,” explained
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    Warren brought up one of the most explosive allegations against Bloomberg at Tuesday’s debate.

    By Anna North