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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Explainers
    Do male candidates get more coverage than women? It’s complicated.Do male candidates get more coverage than women? It’s complicated.
    Explainers

    TV networks spent more time on Beto O’Rourke than Elizabeth Warren. The question is why.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    What Beto O’Rourke’s love of the Odyssey says about himWhat Beto O’Rourke’s love of the Odyssey says about him
    Politics

    Classicist and Odyssey translator Emily Wilson explains why the presidential candidate’s approach to the Odyssey matters.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    An abortion clinic is suing to open in Pete Buttigieg’s city. It could test his skills on a national stage.An abortion clinic is suing to open in Pete Buttigieg’s city. It could test his skills on a national stage.
    Politics

    The controversy around Whole Woman’s Health Alliance could put the South Bend mayor and presidential candidate in the spotlight.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    How the Jussie Smollett case became part of a larger controversy around believing survivorsHow the Jussie Smollett case became part of a larger controversy around believing survivors
    Explainers

    The call to “believe survivors” has risen with the #MeToo movement, but it’s sparked a conservative backlash.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    This mom is pushing to use campaign funds for child care. It could help parents around the country.This mom is pushing to use campaign funds for child care. It could help parents around the country.
    Politics

    Caitlin Clarkson Pereira is one of a growing number of candidates and advocates working on the issue. And they’re winning.

    By Anna North
    Science
    After investigating Neil deGrasse Tyson for sexual misconduct, TV networks aren’t sharing detailsAfter investigating Neil deGrasse Tyson for sexual misconduct, TV networks aren’t sharing details
    Science

    Tyson is coming back to TV. But a lack of transparency frustrates his accusers.

    By Anna North
    Aziz Ansari’s new standup set, and its complicated, necessary role in #MeToo
    Features

    I saw the comedian perform in Chicago. His latest material could take the #MeToo conversation to a new place.

    By Anna North
    The sexual misconduct allegations against Neil deGrasse Tyson, explained
    Explainers

    Multiple women have accused the astrophysicist of sexual misconduct. But he’s coming back to TV.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    What the college admissions scandal reveals about the psychology of wealth in AmericaWhat the college admissions scandal reveals about the psychology of wealth in America
    Politics

    The scandal could break down misconceptions about money, merit, and status — if Americans are willing to listen.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    The Summer Zervos sexual assault allegations and lawsuit against Donald Trump, explainedThe Summer Zervos sexual assault allegations and lawsuit against Donald Trump, explained
    Politics

    Zervos’s defamation suit could put Trump’s whole presidency at risk.

    By Anna North