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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Politics
    Joe Biden hasn’t changed his behavior with girls and women. For his base, that might be fine.Joe Biden hasn’t changed his behavior with girls and women. For his base, that might be fine.
    Politics

    Recent incidents have drawn scrutiny, but some voters may like Biden just the way he is.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Alabama’s law forcing sex offenders to get chemically castrated, explainedAlabama’s law forcing sex offenders to get chemically castrated, explained
    Politics

    The law is supposed to keep children safe. Critics say it won’t work.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Missouri’s last abortion clinic will stay open, for nowMissouri’s last abortion clinic will stay open, for now
    Politics

    The clinic’s battle with state regulators continues.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    Queer true crime stories of the past show how the press stoked fear of gay menQueer true crime stories of the past show how the press stoked fear of gay men
    Culture

    The stories detailed in a new book happened many years ago. But they say a lot about homophobia today.

    By Anna North
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Joe Biden’s evolution on abortion, explainedJoe Biden’s evolution on abortion, explained
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    His withdrawal of support for the Hyde Amendment says a lot about where his party is going.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Missouri could become the first state with zero abortion clinics. How did we get here?Missouri could become the first state with zero abortion clinics. How did we get here?
    Explainers

    Missouri is facing a post-Roe reality. The reason why is a history of abortion law in America.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Louisiana just passed a near-total abortion ban. It was written by a Democrat.Louisiana just passed a near-total abortion ban. It was written by a Democrat.
    Politics

    The state joins others in banning the procedure as early as six weeks into pregnancy.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    The Trump administration wants to let doctors discriminate against trans patientsThe Trump administration wants to let doctors discriminate against trans patients
    Politics

    A doctor explains the consequences.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    We asked the dads running for president what they do for child careWe asked the dads running for president what they do for child care
    Politics

    Child care is often framed as women’s responsibility. We asked men instead.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    What the Supreme Court’s latest abortion ruling says about the future of RoeWhat the Supreme Court’s latest abortion ruling says about the future of Roe
    Explainers

    The Court doesn’t want to revisit Roe v. Wade — yet.

    By Anna North