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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Politics
    Alabama’s abortion ban is being challenged in court by the ACLU and Planned ParenthoodAlabama’s abortion ban is being challenged in court by the ACLU and Planned Parenthood
    Politics

    “We will absolutely make sure that abortion remains legal in all 50 states,” an ACLU attorney said.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    This is what it was like to perform abortions before RoeThis is what it was like to perform abortions before Roe
    Politics

    A former underground provider explains the past — and possible future — of abortion in America.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Nevada is lifting abortion restrictions, even as other states pass near-total bansNevada is lifting abortion restrictions, even as other states pass near-total bans
    Explainers

    With the country’s first majority-women legislature, Nevada is moving in the opposite direction of states like Alabama and Georgia.

    By Anna North
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Elizabeth Warren just announced her abortion platform. It’s aggressive.Elizabeth Warren just announced her abortion platform. It’s aggressive.
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    It has little chance in Congress. But Warren is one of the few Democratic candidates with a clear reproductive rights plan.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Abortion in America, explained in 10 factsAbortion in America, explained in 10 facts
    Explainers

    As anti-abortion laws sweep the country, a lot of people have questions. Here are some answers.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Abortion is still legal in AmericaAbortion is still legal in America
    Explainers

    Alabama’s near-total abortion ban has not taken effect, and the procedure remains legal in all 50 states.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Alabama just passed a near-total ban on abortionAlabama just passed a near-total ban on abortion
    Explainers

    Though likely to be challenged in court, it’s the strictest anti-abortion law in the country.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Alabama Republicans want to overturn Roe v. Wade. Their strategy could backfire.Alabama Republicans want to overturn Roe v. Wade. Their strategy could backfire.
    Politics

    The Alabama abortion ban’s lack of exceptions for rape or incest could be its downfall.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Omarosa Manigault Newman seeks to join pay discrimination suit against TrumpOmarosa Manigault Newman seeks to join pay discrimination suit against Trump
    Politics

    The list of women suing Trump is getting rather long.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    The rape allegation against Julian Assange, explainedThe rape allegation against Julian Assange, explained
    Explainers

    The story of his asylum and arrest is about more than WikiLeaks.

    By Anna North