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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

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    The controversial abortion bills sweeping the country this week, explainedThe controversial abortion bills sweeping the country this week, explained
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    Bills in Georgia, Ohio, and Alabama show we’re in a watershed moment for the abortion debate.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Policies to prevent pregnant women from drinking may be hurting babiesPolicies to prevent pregnant women from drinking may be hurting babies
    Politics

    Forty-three states have policies targeting pregnant women who drink. Researchers say they’re backfiring.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    Meghan Markle’s postpartum privacy could be good for momsMeghan Markle’s postpartum privacy could be good for moms
    Culture

    It’s not just royals: The recent rise in postpartum photography can pressure new moms to look camera-ready after giving birth.

    By Anna North
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    An Alabama Democrat’s attempt to defend abortion rights backfired. It could have serious consequences.An Alabama Democrat’s attempt to defend abortion rights backfired. It could have serious consequences.
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    State Rep. John Rogers’s inflammatory comments could hijack the abortion debate.

    By Anna North
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    “I am a woman and I am fast”: what Caster Semenya’s story says about gender and race in sports“I am a woman and I am fast”: what Caster Semenya’s story says about gender and race in sports
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    The constant scrutiny into the runner’s medical history reveals what happens to women who don’t conform to stereotypes.

    By Anna North
    Beyond Larry Nassar: hundreds of athletes are fighting USA Gymnastics in court over abuse
    Features

    Athletes say Nassar was just one abuser of many. A bankruptcy case could be their chance at restitution.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    What’s missing from the conversation about later abortions, explained by a doctorWhat’s missing from the conversation about later abortions, explained by a doctor
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    Abortion opponents are accusing doctors of infanticide. Here’s the reality of abortion later in pregnancy, according to a doctor.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Why doesn’t Joe Biden just apologize?Why doesn’t Joe Biden just apologize?
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    It might be a strategy.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    The Joe Biden culture warThe Joe Biden culture war
    Politics

    There’s a split among Democrats on #MeToo and more. Biden might have picked the losing side.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    “You’re Doing It Wrong”: the century-old roots of mom-shaming“You’re Doing It Wrong”: the century-old roots of mom-shaming
    Politics

    The stereotype of the “ideal mother” hasn’t changed since the 19th century, according to a new book. And it’s hurting everyone.

    By Anna North