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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Explainers
    The striking parallels between Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence ThomasThe striking parallels between Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas
    Explainers

    What happens to Kavanaugh next will be a test of #MeToo.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    What Kavanaugh is accused of isn’t “horseplay”What Kavanaugh is accused of isn’t “horseplay”
    Politics

    The problem with the “boys will be boys” defense of the Supreme Court nominee.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    “Kavanaugh was a teenager,” but so was Ford: why her allegations matter“Kavanaugh was a teenager,” but so was Ford: why her allegations matter
    Politics

    An expert explains the enduring impact of sexual assault in high school.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Planned Parenthood’s new president has seen what the end of Roe might look likePlanned Parenthood’s new president has seen what the end of Roe might look like
    Explainers

    “I come to this as a doctor who sees what’s at stake,” says Dr. Leana Wen, who will become president of the organization in November.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    Les Moonves and the myth of uncontrollable male desireLes Moonves and the myth of uncontrollable male desire
    Culture

    The problem with “he just can’t help himself.”

    By Anna North
    Sports
    Serena Williams had to manage other people’s feelings about her. Again.Serena Williams had to manage other people’s feelings about her. Again.
    Sports

    Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka played a devastating match. Then they had to deal with everyone else’s emotions.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    4 winners and 3 losers from Brett Kavanaugh’s many-hour, multi-day confirmation hearings4 winners and 3 losers from Brett Kavanaugh’s many-hour, multi-day confirmation hearings
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    Winner: Trump. Loser: women and people of color.

    By Li Zhou, Dylan Matthews and 2 more
    Politics
    Kavanaugh’s description of birth control as “abortion-inducing drugs,” explainedKavanaugh’s description of birth control as “abortion-inducing drugs,” explained
    Politics

    It’s not clear whether he actually thinks birth control causes abortion. Here’s what is clear.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    If Kavanaugh is confirmed, any of these 13 cases could end Roe v. WadeIf Kavanaugh is confirmed, any of these 13 cases could end Roe v. Wade
    Explainers

    The landmark abortion decision could be overturned within a year.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Leaked email shows Kavanaugh thinks Roe v. Wade could be overturnedLeaked email shows Kavanaugh thinks Roe v. Wade could be overturned
    Politics

    The Supreme Court nominee has called Roe “settled law.” Leaked documents show that’s meaningless.

    By Anna North