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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Politics
    Al Franken’s selfish, damaging resignation speechAl Franken’s selfish, damaging resignation speech
    Politics

    The senator squandered an opportunity to do good, and offered a master class in what not to do when accused of sexual misconduct.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    How to apologize for sexual harassmentHow to apologize for sexual harassment
    Culture

    Apologies can actually help survivors. But only if they’re done right.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Survey: a majority of Americans disagree with the Trump administration on birth controlSurvey: a majority of Americans disagree with the Trump administration on birth control
    Politics

    The contraceptive mandate has broad support. The Trump administration’s moves to weaken it do not.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    When an alleged sexual harasser is in the anchor’s chairWhen an alleged sexual harasser is in the anchor’s chair
    Culture

    Powerful men accused of sexual harassment and assault have promoted skewed narratives of men and women, politics and power.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Matt Lauer was fired for reported sexual harassment. Watch him question Hillary Clinton’s “judgment.”Matt Lauer was fired for reported sexual harassment. Watch him question Hillary Clinton’s “judgment.”
    Politics

    His widely criticized interview with Clinton takes on a new importance now.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    How NPR became a public case study of workplace sexual harassmentHow NPR became a public case study of workplace sexual harassment
    Culture

    Complaints against the network’s former editorial director have prompted a reckoning — and the public has the opportunity to watch.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Democrats are facing an important test with Al Franken. They’ve failed it before.Democrats are facing an important test with Al Franken. They’ve failed it before.
    Politics

    Their actions now will determine the future of the party.

    By Anna North
    Health Care
    The Trump administration is weakening birth control access. One state is pushing back.The Trump administration is weakening birth control access. One state is pushing back.
    Health Care

    A new Massachusetts law will protect residents’ contraceptive access, no matter what the federal government does.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    Charlie Rose’s apology ignores what women have always knownCharlie Rose’s apology ignores what women have always known
    Culture

    Rose says “all of us” are now learning about the severity of sexual harassment. But that’s something many women have understood for a long time.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    Historically, men translated the Odyssey. Here’s what happened when a woman took the job.Historically, men translated the Odyssey. Here’s what happened when a woman took the job.
    Culture

    “Tell me about a complicated man.” So begins Emily Wilson’s new translation, which reveals how the ancient story is relevant today.

    By Anna North