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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Politics
    What women’s early voting numbers tell us — and what they don’tWhat women’s early voting numbers tell us — and what they don’t
    Politics

    Democrats shouldn’t celebrate just yet.

    By Anna North
    Trump won the Rust Belt with macho. These women hope to win with change.
    Features

    After 2016, some Democrats said it would take machismo to win back states like Michigan. The midterms look set to prove them wrong.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    How Sandra Day O’Connor’s legacy could make it easier to gut abortion rightsHow Sandra Day O’Connor’s legacy could make it easier to gut abortion rights
    Explainers

    Her most influential abortion decision may contain the seeds of Roe v. Wade’s destruction.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    How Republicans are using the language of #MeToo against DemocratsHow Republicans are using the language of #MeToo against Democrats
    Explainers

    These Republican candidates want voters to “believe women” — as long as they’re accusing Democratic candidates.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Man accused of groping woman on airplane argues that Trump says it’s okayMan accused of groping woman on airplane argues that Trump says it’s okay
    Politics

    The man “stated that the President of the United States says it’s OK to grab women by their private parts,” according to the FBI.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    In Stormy Daniels, Trump may have met his matchIn Stormy Daniels, Trump may have met his match
    Politics

    Trump and Daniels have a lot in common. That’s why she’s the perfect opponent for him.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    Piers Morgan made fun of Daniel Craig for carrying his baby. The response from dads was adorable.Piers Morgan made fun of Daniel Craig for carrying his baby. The response from dads was adorable.
    Culture

    The TV host called baby carriers “emasculating.” Dads beg to differ.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Hillary Clinton’s defense of Bill Clinton is why women don’t come forwardHillary Clinton’s defense of Bill Clinton is why women don’t come forward
    Explainers

    It’s another example of the way powerful people too often protect their own, rather than survivors.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Why Melania’s response to Trump’s alleged affairs was so weirdWhy Melania’s response to Trump’s alleged affairs was so weird
    Politics

    Typically, a powerful man’s public image requires the support of a wife. Trump is different.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Christine Ford is still getting death threats. But she’s getting thank-you notes too.Christine Ford is still getting death threats. But she’s getting thank-you notes too.
    Politics

    “I wanted her to know that she wasn’t alone,” said one supporter who wrote a letter to Ford.

    By Anna North