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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

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    America’s schools spend less money on Black students. Closing the gap is key to equality.

    By Anna North
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    Politics

    They’ve been caring for America’s kids throughout the pandemic. Now many can’t get vaccinated.

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    Explainers
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    Explainers

    Reopening schools is a huge controversy. It doesn’t have to be.

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    “People are not okay”: The mental health impact of the Trump era
    Politics

    His presidency is over, but the trauma isn’t.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Biden’s planned actions on reproductive health care, explainedBiden’s planned actions on reproductive health care, explained
    Politics

    The president intends to reverse some of Trump’s biggest restrictions.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Doug Emhoff, wife guy extraordinaireDoug Emhoff, wife guy extraordinaire
    Politics

    The second gentleman could be a model for supportive men.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Biden’s Covid-19 stimulus plan includes $40 billion for child careBiden’s Covid-19 stimulus plan includes $40 billion for child care
    Explainers

    America is in a child care crisis. This is Biden’s first step to address it.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    The Capitol riot is a reminder of the links between police and white supremacyThe Capitol riot is a reminder of the links between police and white supremacy
    Politics

    Almost 30 police officers attended the Capitol rally. It should come as no surprise.

    By Anna North
    White women’s role in white supremacy, explained
    Explainers

    Women at the Capitol riot are just the latest reminder of a long history.

    By Anna North
    What the history of the Ku Klux Klan can teach us about the Capitol riot
    Politics

    “It’s not going to stop with this,” a historian who studies the Klan explains.

    By Anna North

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