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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Explainers
    Alan Dershowitz and his role defending Jeffrey Epstein, explainedAlan Dershowitz and his role defending Jeffrey Epstein, explained
    Explainers

    “I’m going to continue to speak out until the day I die,” the Harvard Law professor told Vox.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Elizabeth Warren’s best debate moment came at the expense of John DelaneyElizabeth Warren’s best debate moment came at the expense of John Delaney
    Politics

    She essentially asked him why he’s even running.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    Neil deGrasse Tyson was accused of sexual misconduct by 4 women. He’s keeping all his jobs.Neil deGrasse Tyson was accused of sexual misconduct by 4 women. He’s keeping all his jobs.
    Culture

    The American Museum of Natural History just concluded its investigation, and Tyson is staying.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Poll: Warren and Harris lead the field in likabilityPoll: Warren and Harris lead the field in likability
    Politics

    Do female candidates struggle to be liked? Not according to this new poll.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Jeffrey Epstein jail injury leads to questions, suicide watchJeffrey Epstein jail injury leads to questions, suicide watch
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    Authorities are investigating the cause of the injury to Epstein, who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Al Franken needs to stop comparing his resignation to deathAl Franken needs to stop comparing his resignation to death
    Politics

    He and his defenders are missing the point on #MeToo.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Immigrants are skipping reproductive health care because they’re afraid of being deportedImmigrants are skipping reproductive health care because they’re afraid of being deported
    Explainers

    In the Trump era, news of ICE raids and family separation are shaping people’s reproductive lives.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Jeffrey Epstein wanted to await trial in his Manhattan mansion. A judge just said no.Jeffrey Epstein wanted to await trial in his Manhattan mansion. A judge just said no.
    Politics

    The sex offender’s bail application was denied on Thursday.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    How 4 congresswomen came to be called “the Squad”How 4 congresswomen came to be called “the Squad”
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    The term is making headlines, but Reps. Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, Pressley, and Tlaib have their own definition.

    By Anna North
    archives
    Planned Parenthood removes Leana Wen as presidentPlanned Parenthood removes Leana Wen as president
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    The news comes after rumors that Wen wanted to take the group in a less political direction.

    By Anna North