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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Politics
    What George H.W. Bush’s presidency says about Trump and KavanaughWhat George H.W. Bush’s presidency says about Trump and Kavanaugh
    Politics

    Bush is being praised as the anti-Trump. But when it comes to the Supreme Court, the two presidents are very similar.

    By Anna North
    America’s sexist obsession with what women politicians wear, explained
    Explainers

    Ever since women started holding political office, American men have been fixated on their clothes.

    By Anna North
    Science
    Fox and National Geographic are investigating Neil deGrasse Tyson after sexual misconduct allegationsFox and National Geographic are investigating Neil deGrasse Tyson after sexual misconduct allegations
    Science

    The producers of Tyson’s upcoming show Cosmos are investigating as well.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Why racist politics appeals to white women, explained by American historyWhy racist politics appeals to white women, explained by American history
    Politics

    To understand white women’s political behavior, you have to understand how they’ve been both empowered and disempowered.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    The disturbing story behind the rape scene in Bernardo Bertolucci’s Last Tango in Paris, explainedThe disturbing story behind the rape scene in Bernardo Bertolucci’s Last Tango in Paris, explained
    Explainers

    The scene made actress Maria Schneider feel “humiliated.” It has to be part of Bertolucci’s legacy.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    How Trump helped inspire a wave of strict new abortion lawsHow Trump helped inspire a wave of strict new abortion laws
    Explainers

    A 15-week abortion ban struck down in Mississippi is just one of several recent efforts to challenge Roe v. Wade.

    By Anna North
    Criminal Justice
    In Chicago, domestic violence became multiple homicide. It’s part of a disturbing pattern.In Chicago, domestic violence became multiple homicide. It’s part of a disturbing pattern.
    Criminal Justice

    The majority of mass shootings are related to domestic or family violence. But simple policy changes could save lives.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    My Brilliant Friend pulls back the curtain on women’s lives. What it reveals is dark and violent.My Brilliant Friend pulls back the curtain on women’s lives. What it reveals is dark and violent.
    Culture

    The HBO adaptation, like the books, shows the full range of what girls and women are capable of — including destruction.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    “This will make schools less safe”: why Betsy DeVos’s sexual assault rules have advocates worried“This will make schools less safe”: why Betsy DeVos’s sexual assault rules have advocates worried
    Politics

    The new regulations from the Education Department will make it harder for students to report harassment and assault, advocates say.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    Monica Lewinsky is finally having her momentMonica Lewinsky is finally having her moment
    Culture

    She’s emerged as a powerful spokesperson on power, consent, and #MeToo.

    By Anna North