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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Politics
    A man threatened to “slaughter” abortion doctors. It’s part of a disturbing trend.A man threatened to “slaughter” abortion doctors. It’s part of a disturbing trend.
    Politics

    Advocates say Trump’s rhetoric is helping fuel a spike in threats against abortion clinics nationwide.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    America’s first generic abortion pill, explainedAmerica’s first generic abortion pill, explained
    Explainers

    The introduction of a generic abortion medication could mean lower costs for patients, but barriers to access remain.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Planned Parenthood leaves federal funding program due to Trump administration rulePlanned Parenthood leaves federal funding program due to Trump administration rule
    Politics

    The group is leaving the Title X program rather than follow the Trump administration’s “domestic gag rule.” Patients could suffer.

    By Anna North
    How white women’s “investment” in slavery has shaped America today
    Politics

    White women are sometimes seen as bystanders to slavery. A historian explains why that’s wrong.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    What Jeffrey Epstein’s case says (and doesn’t say) about human trafficking in AmericaWhat Jeffrey Epstein’s case says (and doesn’t say) about human trafficking in America
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    Most trafficking cases don’t look like Jeffrey Epstein’s. Here are the facts.

    By Anna North
    archives
    Jeffrey Epstein is dead. His story isn’t over.Jeffrey Epstein is dead. His story isn’t over.
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    The sex offender’s case is a lesson in what happens when powerful people look the other way.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Why this law could be a bigger threat to Roe v. Wade than near-total abortion bansWhy this law could be a bigger threat to Roe v. Wade than near-total abortion bans
    Explainers

    An Arkansas law has been temporarily blocked from going into effect. But it could still spell danger for Roe v. Wade.

    By Anna North
    The movement to decriminalize sex work, explained
    Explainers

    Sex workers have been fighting for decriminalization for generations. Now politicians are starting to listen.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    The first round of Democratic debates courted female voters. The second is ignoring them.The first round of Democratic debates courted female voters. The second is ignoring them.
    Politics

    Abortion rights, pay equity, and other issues that affect women got barely a mention on Tuesday night.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Joe Biden’s 1981 views on child care haven’t aged well. Gillibrand called him out on it.Joe Biden’s 1981 views on child care haven’t aged well. Gillibrand called him out on it.
    Politics

    At Wednesday’s debate, Gillibrand brought up a 1981 op-ed in which Biden said expanding tax credits for child care would cause the “deterioration of the family.”

    By Anna North