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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Politics
    Justin Fairfax, in line for governor of Virginia, faces sexual assault allegationsJustin Fairfax, in line for governor of Virginia, faces sexual assault allegations
    Politics

    Two women have accused the Virginia lieutenant governor of sexual assault.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Second woman accuses Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assaultSecond woman accuses Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault
    Politics

    “Mr. Fairfax’s attack was premeditated and aggressive,” Meredith Watson says in a statement.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    The Supreme Court has blocked a Louisiana abortion law — for nowThe Supreme Court has blocked a Louisiana abortion law — for now
    Explainers

    The case could still lead to the end of Roe v. Wade.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Ralph Northam won’t resign as Virginia governor over blackface scandalRalph Northam won’t resign as Virginia governor over blackface scandal
    Explainers

    The cascading blackface and sexual assault scandals roiling Virginia politics, explained

    By Dylan Scott, Anna North and 1 more
    Technology
    Jeff Bezos admitted to sending nude selfies. Who cares?Jeff Bezos admitted to sending nude selfies. Who cares?
    Technology

    His descriptions of racy photos might be the least scandalous part of his battle with the National Enquirer.

    By Anna North
    The big, controversial business of The Wing, explained
    Explainers

    How a women’s coworking space became a flashpoint for debates over feminism, money, and power.

    By Chavie Lieber and Anna North
    Politics
    Why Trump spent so much time criticizing abortion during the State of the UnionWhy Trump spent so much time criticizing abortion during the State of the Union
    Politics

    He may see it as a winning issue for 2020.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Fairfax accuser releases a detailed statement accusing the Virginia official of sexual assaultFairfax accuser releases a detailed statement accusing the Virginia official of sexual assault
    Politics

    A Scripps College professor describes an unwanted sexual encounter from 2004.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    She confronted Jeff Flake over Kavanaugh. Now she’s a guest at the State of the Union.She confronted Jeff Flake over Kavanaugh. Now she’s a guest at the State of the Union.
    Politics

    “Elected officials are rarely forced to connect your humanity to their humanity,” said Ana María Archila, who will attend the event with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    The controversy around Virginia’s new abortion bill, explainedThe controversy around Virginia’s new abortion bill, explained
    Explainers

    Confusing comments by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam have fed a firestorm around the new bill.

    By Anna North