Sarah McCammon

Sarah McCammon appears in the following:

Women's Marches Bring Thousands To Washington, D.C., And Cities Nationwide

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Saturday's events drew thousands of demonstrators, mobilized in opposition to President Trump and the likely Senate confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

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Amy Coney Barrett Doesn't Identify Her Stance On Abortion Rights At Senate Hearing

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Abortion has been an important topic in most recent Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Like many nominees before her, Judge Amy Coney Barrett was coy about her views on abortion rights.

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Duckworth: Block Supreme Court Pick Who Thinks 'My Daughters Shouldn't Even Exist'

Tuesday, October 06, 2020

Drawing from her own experience, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., says she fears Judge Amy Coney Barrett would oppose reproductive health techniques, including in vitro fertilization.

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'Too Obnoxious' To Be Stopped By The Virus: People React To Trump's Coronavirus Test

Friday, October 02, 2020

Americans woke up Friday to news that the president and first lady both had tested positive for the coronavirus. For many, reactions to the news fell along political lines.

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Virginia Voters React To Trump's Positive Coronavirus Test

Friday, October 02, 2020

Voters at a coffee shop in Virginia Beach react to the news that the president and first lady have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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With Roe v. Wade On The Line, Some States Take Steps To Protect Abortion Rights

Friday, October 02, 2020

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is backing legislation designed to codify Roe — the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide — in state law and expand abortion access.

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From Debate Stage, Trump Declines To Denounce White Supremacy

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Asked to disavow white supremacists, President Trump addressed the Proud Boys directly, telling them to "stand back and stand by." He did not expand on what he meant.

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A Look At Amy Coney Barrett's Record On Abortion Rights

Monday, September 28, 2020

President Trump promised to name Supreme Court justices who would oppose abortion rights. Activists say Barrett fits that mold. Her history as a federal judge offers potential clues to her views.

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Ginsburg's Death Sets Up A Pitched Battle Over Abortion Rights

Monday, September 21, 2020

The vacancy on the Supreme Court by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is expected to lead to a fight over abortion rights. Five justices lean conservative compared to three liberal justices.

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Ginsburg's Death A 'Pivot Point' For Abortion Rights, Advocates Say

Saturday, September 19, 2020

The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sets up a brutal nomination fight, and abortion rights is likely to be a contentious issue.

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Inconceivable! 'Princess Bride' Fan Ted Cruz Criticizes Cast Support For Democrats

Monday, September 07, 2020

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz — a Princess Bride super fan — expressed disapproval as the cast of the 1980s cult classic plans to reunite for a fundraiser on behalf of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

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Rochester Mayor Promises Police Reforms After Protests Over Daniel Prude's Death

Monday, September 07, 2020

Mayor Lovely Warren vows to move some mental health services funds away from police. Daniel Prude died a week after officers pinned him on the ground, responding to a mental health crisis call.

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Evangelical Voters Weigh In On What's At Stake In November's Election

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Some evangelical voters had misgivings about President Trump ahead of the 2016 election. Four years later at the Republican National Convention, many say those doubts are gone.

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Jerry Falwell Jr. Confirms He Resigned As Liberty University President

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Jerry Falwell Jr. confirmed to NPR that he has resigned as president of Liberty University. The move comes after news stories about a sex scandal involving his wife and a pool attendant.

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'Free At Last,' Says Jerry Falwell Jr. After Resigning As Head Of Liberty University

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

In an interview with NPR's Sarah McCammon, Falwell expresses relief — and maintains that he has "not broken any rules" that apply to staff members at the university.

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Jerry Falwell Jr. Refutes Reports About His Resignation From Liberty University

Monday, August 24, 2020

Multiple news outlets reported Monday that Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned as president of Liberty University. But then Falwell told a Virginia news outlet that those reports are not true.

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Liberty University Doubles Down After Falwell Denies Reports Of His Resignation

Monday, August 24, 2020

Jerry Falwell Jr., has officially resigned as president of Liberty University, according to a university source. In an interview with Virginia Business, he contradicts the university official.

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After Falwell's Departure, Liberty Students Worry About Their School And Their Faith

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

As they prepare to return to a campus under new leadership, some students have mixed feelings about what Jerry Falwell Jr. and President Trump have meant for both their college and evangelicalism.

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Jerry Falwell Jr. On 'Indefinite Leave' From Liberty University After Racy Photo

Friday, August 07, 2020

Days after Falwell receives criticism for posting a photo online that showed him with his pants unzipped alongside a woman who is not his wife, Liberty University says he is stepping aside.

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Virginia Unveils App To Aid Contact Tracing

Wednesday, August 05, 2020

Virginia's new COVIDWISE app is designed to alert users who may have been exposed to the coronavirus. The app relies on Bluetooth to notify people who may be at risk.

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