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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Culture
    A writer chronicles her “time among the whites”A writer chronicles her “time among the whites”
    Culture

    Jennine Capó Crucet talks to Vox about race, college, Disney World, and her new essay collection.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    One state has banned unsolicited dick pics. Will it fix the problem?One state has banned unsolicited dick pics. Will it fix the problem?
    Politics

    A Texas law could pose enforcement challenges.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Kirsten Gillibrand was a key advocate for trans rights. Will other 2020 Democrats step up?Kirsten Gillibrand was a key advocate for trans rights. Will other 2020 Democrats step up?
    Politics

    With her out of the race, it’s up to others to make trans rights a priority.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Obria, the anti-abortion group that’s tapping into “wellness” culture, explainedObria, the anti-abortion group that’s tapping into “wellness” culture, explained
    Politics

    The group is hoping to win over millennials — and replace Planned Parenthood.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Missouri’s 8-week abortion ban blocked by courtMissouri’s 8-week abortion ban blocked by court
    Politics

    The restrictive law will not go into effect, for now.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    #MeToo’s latest critics say they want to help the movement. Why are they shaming women?#MeToo’s latest critics say they want to help the movement. Why are they shaming women?
    Politics

    Critiques by journalist Emily Yoffe and others blame women for speaking out.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    What happens next in the legal cases involving Jeffrey EpsteinWhat happens next in the legal cases involving Jeffrey Epstein
    Explainers

    His accusers can still take their case to court, even after his death.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent cancer treatment for the second time in a yearJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent cancer treatment for the second time in a year
    Politics

    The justice recently completed radiation treatment for a tumor on her pancreas.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Why the Jeffrey Epstein case inspires so many conspiracy theoriesWhy the Jeffrey Epstein case inspires so many conspiracy theories
    Explainers

    These unanswered questions are fueling speculation about the sex offender’s life and death.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Why anti-abortion groups are backing away from abortion bansWhy anti-abortion groups are backing away from abortion bans
    Explainers

    Debate around a Tennessee bill shows a big shift in anti-abortion strategy.

    By Anna North