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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Politics
    Trump’s Fed pick wrote that women should be banned from March MadnessTrump’s Fed pick wrote that women should be banned from March Madness
    Politics

    The fact that Stephen Moore’s comments became an issue only now is an indictment of the media industry.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Unplanned, the anti-abortion movie that’s getting mainstream attention, explainedUnplanned, the anti-abortion movie that’s getting mainstream attention, explained
    Explainers

    The movie paints the anti-abortion movement as pro-woman.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    A Texas bill would allow the death penalty for patients who get abortionsA Texas bill would allow the death penalty for patients who get abortions
    Politics

    The bill is unlikely to pass, but it’s part of a larger trend.

    By Anna North
    How abortion became a partisan issue in America
    Explainers

    Joe Biden, a Democrat, has a mixed record on abortion. Here’s why that’s increasingly rare.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Democrats’ sweeping new anti-harassment bill, explainedDemocrats’ sweeping new anti-harassment bill, explained
    Explainers

    For a lot of American workers, #MeToo hasn’t changed much. This bill aims to help them.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    The Bezos divorce, explainedThe Bezos divorce, explained
    Explainers

    Today, being a power couple doesn’t end when your relationship does.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    The Biden allegations are a reminder of the small invasions women deal with every dayThe Biden allegations are a reminder of the small invasions women deal with every day
    Explainers

    These moments all add up to hold women back.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    America has stalled on equal payAmerica has stalled on equal pay
    Politics

    Things got worse last year, not better. And women of color face the biggest gap.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    You’ve heard women make 80 cents to men’s dollar. A new report says it’s much worse.You’ve heard women make 80 cents to men’s dollar. A new report says it’s much worse.
    The impossible quest to build a better breast pump
    Politics

    A wave of high-tech, hands-free devices is hitting the market. But will they actually help women?

    By Anna North