Sarah McCammon

Sarah McCammon appears in the following:

Evangelical Writer Kisses An Old Idea Goodbye

Monday, December 17, 2018

Joshua Harris wrote I Kissed Dating Goodbye when he was 21 years old. It became the bible of the evangelical purity movement, which promotes putting off sex until marriage. His ideas have changed.

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Looking Back On President George H.W. Bush's Legacy On Abortion

Tuesday, December 04, 2018

Former President George H.W. Bush is praised by anti-abortion rights groups but he once supported Planned Parenthood and began as a moderate, reflecting a larger GOP shift amid pressure from religious conservatives.

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Trump Returns To Familiar Complaints During Thanksgiving Call With U.S. Troops

Thursday, November 22, 2018

President Trump held a teleconference with U.S. troops overseas on Thursday to thank them for their service. He also used the call to talk about border security and immigration.

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Racial Controversy Stirs Mississippi Senate Runoff

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

At a debate Tuesday night, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith apologized to anyone offended by her "public hanging" remark. Her African-American opponent Mike Espy said she reinforces stereotypes about the state.

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GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Faces Tough Runoff Election After Public Hanging Comments

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is facing controversies involving uncomfortable questions around race ahead of a runoff election in Mississippi against Democrat Mike Espy, who is African-American.

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Clinics That Provide Abortions Anxious After An Uptick In Threats Of Violence

Saturday, November 10, 2018

The release of Rachelle "Shelley" Shannon, who was imprisoned for shooting and injuring an abortion provider in 1993, has clinics on edge amid increased harassment of clinics that provide abortions.

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'The Boys' Laid To Rest In Pittsburgh

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

The Rosenthal brothers' wooden coffins sat at the front of the temple as their family remembered the social, thoughtful men who were deeply involved in their congregation.

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Squirrel Hill's Tight-Knit Community Rocked By Synagogue Massacre

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Members of Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill community remember the 11 people who were killed on Saturday in a shooting.

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What We Know About The Pittsburgh Shooting

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Eleven people were killed and at least six injured when a gunman opened fire in a Pittsburgh synagogue.

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Finding 'Common Good' Among Evangelicals In The Political Season

Thursday, October 25, 2018

A Minneapolis pastor is traveling the country, speaking to conservative Christians about faith and the Republican Party under Donald Trump. The conversations are dominated by concerns about abortion.

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Knocking On Doors To Get Opioid Overdose Survivors Into Treatment

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Within days of an OD from opioids or other drugs, users in Huntington, W.Va., are visited by a quick-response team at home, the hospital or in jail. Reversing an OD is just recovery's first step.

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With Kavanaugh Confirmed, Both Sides Of Abortion Debate Gear Up For Battle

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

With a new Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood is planning for a more difficult legal landscape for abortion rights. Abortion rights opponents see an opportunity they haven't had in decades.

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Supreme Court Debate On Kavanaugh Is Playing Out In West Virginia Senate Race

Thursday, October 04, 2018

As the FBI investigates sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, West Virginia voters discuss how the debate is shaping their view of Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin's re-election campaign.

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The Cajun Navy: Heroes Or Hindrances In Hurricanes?

Saturday, September 22, 2018

President Trump praised the Cajun Navy during a visit to North Carolina. But federal emergency managers say volunteers can put themselves and others in danger if they don't go through proper channels.

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'We'll Have It All Taken Care Of': Trump Promises Support To Flood-Soaked Carolinas

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Visiting North and South Carolina, Trump called Florence "one of the most powerful and devastating storms ever to hit our country" and promised federal support for disaster relief.

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Trumps Visits Storm Victims In Carolinas

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

President Trump travels to the Carolinas today to visit areas ravaged by Hurricane Florence. Dozens of people have died as a result of the storm.

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In North Carolina, Some Communities Face New Post-Hurricane Florence Dangers

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

It has been days since Hurricane Florence struck the Carolinas. But in some parts of the state, the worst may be yet to come. The Cape Fear River, which borders Fayetteville, could crest to 62 feet.

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Days After Hurricane Florence Made Landfall, Flooding Remains A Large Threat In N.C.

Monday, September 17, 2018

Residents of Fayetteville, N.C., are expecting more flooding throughout Monday. Hundreds of structures are at risk.

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The Latest On Hurricane Florence

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Governors in five states have declared states of emergencies ahead of Hurricane Florence's arrival on the Eastern Seaboard. Officials have ordered the evacuations of hundreds of thousands of people.

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More Than A Million People Told To Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Florence

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Four states have declared a state of emergency well ahead of Hurricane Florence making landfall on the East Coast — and more than a million people are facing evacuation orders.

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