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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    #MeToo
    Asia Argento’s response to sexual assault allegations is hugely troubling. #MeToo survivors deserve better.Asia Argento’s response to sexual assault allegations is hugely troubling. #MeToo survivors deserve better.
    #MeToo

    By painting her accuser Jimmy Bennett as a grifter, she’s doing the movement a disservice.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    The sexual assault allegations against #MeToo advocate Asia Argento, explainedThe sexual assault allegations against #MeToo advocate Asia Argento, explained
    Explainers

    Asia Argento has been accused of sexual assault by actor Jimmy Bennett. That doesn’t invalidate her report about Harvey Weinstein.

    By Anna North
    The Argento allegations reveal our damaging misconceptions about assault survivors
    Culture

    Survivors shouldn’t have to be perfect for us to believe them.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    The political and cultural impact of Aretha Franklin’s “Respect,” explainedThe political and cultural impact of Aretha Franklin’s “Respect,” explained
    Explainers

    “It was the need of a nation,” Franklin wrote in her autobiography. “Everyone wanted respect.”

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Trump called the press “the enemy of the people.” Now more than 300 papers are pushing back.Trump called the press “the enemy of the people.” Now more than 300 papers are pushing back.
    Politics

    The papers published editorials defending freedom of the press, in an effort coordinated by the Boston Globe.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    What will happen if a Trump n-word tape comes out? Look at the Access Hollywood tape.What will happen if a Trump n-word tape comes out? Look at the Access Hollywood tape.
    Politics

    Republicans established their playbook for Trump scandals back in October 2016.

    By Anna North
    Education
    When the accused is a woman: a #MeToo story’s lessons on gender and powerWhen the accused is a woman: a #MeToo story’s lessons on gender and power
    Education

    NYU professor Avital Ronell has been accused of sexually harassing a male student. She’s one of several women accused since the rise of #MeToo.

    By Anna North
    Race
    This pregnant black mom was accused of hiding stolen goods under her shirtThis pregnant black mom was accused of hiding stolen goods under her shirt
    Race

    A back-to-school trip to Staples turned into an ordeal for Sherell Bates.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    Harvey Weinstein is indicted on rape chargesHarvey Weinstein is indicted on rape charges
    Culture

    The disgraced Hollywood mogul was indicted by a New York grand jury on rape and criminal sex act charges.

    By Alissa Wilkinson and Anna North
    Politics
    Larry Nassar’s victims will get $500 million from Michigan State. It’s not enough.Larry Nassar’s victims will get $500 million from Michigan State. It’s not enough.
    Politics

    The university has yet to fully reckon with its own conduct.

    By Anna North