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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Culture
    “We decide when we feel sexy”: Alia Shawkat and others on telling their own stories in a male-dominated industry“We decide when we feel sexy”: Alia Shawkat and others on telling their own stories in a male-dominated industry
    Culture

    At the Women’s Convention, Shawkat, Rose McGowan, Amber Tamblyn and other actresses shared strategies for fighting sexism and harassment.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    What these male Trump voters think about abortion rights might surprise youWhat these male Trump voters think about abortion rights might surprise you
    Politics

    Some anti-abortion laws have “absolutely no practical real-life value,” one man said.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    A 17-year-old undocumented immigrant has been fighting to get an abortion. Today, she won.A 17-year-old undocumented immigrant has been fighting to get an abortion. Today, she won.
    Politics

    For Jane Doe, the wait is over. But other young people could face similar barriers.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    A detained 17-year-old immigrant wants an abortion. The government went to court to stop her.A detained 17-year-old immigrant wants an abortion. The government went to court to stop her.
    Politics

    The teenager is just one of many unaccompanied immigrant minors affected by a new policy restricting abortion access.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Listen to what socialist women are saying about misogyny on the leftListen to what socialist women are saying about misogyny on the left
    Politics

    A controversy involving the podcast Chapo Trap House shines a light on bigger issues.

    By Anna North and Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The controversy over Bernie Sanders’s speech at the Women’s Convention, explainedThe controversy over Bernie Sanders’s speech at the Women’s Convention, explained
    Politics

    For some, the senator’s appearance at the convention was a problem. For him, it was a test.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    How one woman’s defamation suit could shine a light on Trump’s sexual assault allegationsHow one woman’s defamation suit could shine a light on Trump’s sexual assault allegations
    Politics

    Her legal team is seeking documents on any woman who has accused Trump of inappropriate touching.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    How colleges can help sexual assault survivors — and the accusedHow colleges can help sexual assault survivors — and the accused
    Politics

    Too many colleges are mishandling sexual assault. Here’s what might actually help.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    How Harvey Weinstein’s first accusers paved the way for moreHow Harvey Weinstein’s first accusers paved the way for more
    Culture

    Accusations can set off a domino effect. But why don’t we treat the first accuser with the same respect as the 20th?

    By Anna North
    Culture
    A crucial part of the Harvey Weinstein story: his alleged enablersA crucial part of the Harvey Weinstein story: his alleged enablers
    Culture

    Few powerful men are entirely alone in their mistreatment of women.

    By Anna North