Sarah McCammon
Stories
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What a political birthrate divide could mean for the future
Several studies suggest that people in red states have more babies than those in blue states. A new report from a conservative-leaning group says that could have implications for politics and culture.
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Antisemitism task force regroups after severing ties with the Heritage Foundation
After cutting ties with the Heritage Foundation, an antisemitism task force formed to address what they described as left-wing antisemitism has reformed independently and broadened its focus.
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Democrats swept Tuesday's election. What it could mean for next year's midterms
Democrats won every election in the 2025 off-year contests, setting them up for high expectations going into the 2026 midterms. Democrats and Republicans talk about what it could mean going forward.
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Former President Obama is rallying support for Democrats in local races
Former President Barack Obama is using his continued popularity in the party to rally support for Democrats in advance of Tuesday's elections.
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Schools close and island life is under threat as Greece reckons with low birth rates
In Greece, fewer babies means difficult decisions, especially on remote islands where low birth rates are forcing some schools to close and raising questions about the future of island culture.
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Finland's stubbornly low birth rate shows why a population shift may be inevitable
Famous for baby boxes and expansive pro-family policies, Finland continues to see one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, as a case study in how policy solutions may not address the population shift.
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People are having fewer kids. Their choice is transforming the world's economy
Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves through economies.
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The evangelical Christian faith on display at Kirk's memorial shaped his politics
Charlie Kirk's evangelical faith was on display at his memorial, where supporters remembered him as a "martyr." Christianity shaped Kirk's politics and the two became more intertwined as he got older.
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How religion shaped Charlie Kirk's politics and his legacy
We look at conservative activist Charlie Kirk's faith, and how it helped form him political beliefs.
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The White House is getting a new ballroom. A former White House historian reacts.
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Edward Lengel, former Chief Historian of the White House Historical Association, about President Trump's plans to build a ballroom at the White House.
