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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Politics
    The sexual harassment allegation against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, explainedThe sexual harassment allegation against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, explained
    Politics

    A New York City Democratic candidate says Cuomo harassed her for years.

    By Anna North
    The parental burnout crisis has reached a tipping point
    Explainers

    “I don’t know anyone that is not struggling” at this point in the pandemic, one mom says.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    The government’s failure to provide economic relief is killing peopleThe government’s failure to provide economic relief is killing people
    Politics

    The lack of funding from Congress is making the pandemic worse.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    Why restaurants are open and schools are closedWhy restaurants are open and schools are closed
    Explainers

    Money.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Biden can do 3 things on day one to unwind Trump’s war on reproductive healthBiden can do 3 things on day one to unwind Trump’s war on reproductive health
    Politics

    And he doesn’t need Congress.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Activist groups say it’s not time to march against a Trump coup — yetActivist groups say it’s not time to march against a Trump coup — yet
    Politics

    For now, they’re focused on the future Joe Biden administration.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    What happened in Georgia: 6 Black women organizers on a historic electionWhat happened in Georgia: 6 Black women organizers on a historic election
    Politics

    One lesson: “Do not take Black women for granted.”

    By Anna North
    We need to talk about the white people who voted for Donald Trump
    Politics

    As the media picks apart the voting trends of people of color, it must not ignore the big constant.

    By Anna North and Fabiola Cineas
    Politics
    Joe Biden breaks record for most votes ever in a presidential electionJoe Biden breaks record for most votes ever in a presidential election
    Politics

    Biden has broken the votes record set by Obama in 2008.

    By Anna North
    Explainers
    The “stop the count” vs. “count every vote” protests around the country, explainedThe “stop the count” vs. “count every vote” protests around the country, explained
    Explainers

    Trump supporters and progressive activists are in the streets, with very different — and potentially confusing — goals.

    By Anna North