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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Politics
    Kavanaugh was asked about abortion in his confirmation hearing. He told us nothing.Kavanaugh was asked about abortion in his confirmation hearing. He told us nothing.
    Politics

    “I understand the importance of the precedent set forth in Roe v. Wade,” he testified. That says nothing about how he’d rule.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Dianne Feinstein at Kavanaugh hearing: Roe is about more than abortionDianne Feinstein at Kavanaugh hearing: Roe is about more than abortion
    Politics

    “The impact of overturning Roe is much broader than a woman’s right to choose,” the senator said.

    By Anna North
    Women are running — and winning — in 2018
    Brianna Wu survived Gamergate. Now she’s running for Congress.Brianna Wu survived Gamergate. Now she’s running for Congress.
    Women are running — and winning — in 2018

    “Female anger is a huge part of why we’re at this moment,” says the Massachusetts congressional candidate.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Brett Kavanaugh won’t oppose Roe v. Wade outright. Here’s what he might say instead.Brett Kavanaugh won’t oppose Roe v. Wade outright. Here’s what he might say instead.
    Explainers

    The Supreme Court nominee will probably be vague on abortion rights. But even vague answers can speak volumes.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    The first openly transgender gubernatorial nominee from a major party is getting death threatsThe first openly transgender gubernatorial nominee from a major party is getting death threats
    Politics

    She says the Trump administration bears some of the blame.

    By Anna North
    archives
    She was slut-shamed while running for office. Now she’s fighting back.She was slut-shamed while running for office. Now she’s fighting back.
    archives

    California lawmaker Rachel Hundley made a video calling out her harassers.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Mollie Tibbetts’s death is about violence against women, not immigration, says a family memberMollie Tibbetts’s death is about violence against women, not immigration, says a family member
    Politics

    “We reclaim our Mollie,” Tibbetts’s cousin wrote on Facebook.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    A young woman disappeared in Iowa. Here’s why President Trump got involved.A young woman disappeared in Iowa. Here’s why President Trump got involved.
    Politics

    When Cristhian Rivera was charged with murder in the case, Trump started using it to further his anti-immigrant agenda.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    Crazy Rich Asians shows us desire — and power — through women’s eyesCrazy Rich Asians shows us desire — and power — through women’s eyes
    Culture

    The movie breaks new ground by letting female characters ogle men.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Women are taking to the streets against Trump’s Supreme Court pickWomen are taking to the streets against Trump’s Supreme Court pick
    Politics

    Protests around the country are planned for Women’s Equality Day this Sunday.

    By Anna North