Sarah McCammon
Stories
-
Books
Lily Brooks-Dalton on her new novel 'The Light Pirate'
Intense storms ravage Florida. Heat makes it deadly during the day, but a few people stay. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Lily Brooks-Dalton about her new novel, "The Light Pirate."
-
Arts & Life
'Mr. Christmas' of Richmond, Virginia is ready to retire his holiday lights
Mr. Christmas, Frank Hudak of Richmond, VA is ready to retire his home's dazzling light display after decades of holiday cheer. He talks with NPR's Sarah McCammon about it.
-
National
Biden administration says it is making progress slowing the rate of fentanyl deaths
There were a record number of fatal drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2021. The Biden administration says it is making progress slowing the rate of deaths linked to fentanyl.
-
Politics
After wins at the ballot, abortion rights groups want to 'put this to the people'
Victories in several states this year have abortion rights advocates looking at where they can next take the fight directly to voters.
-
Politics
Several state ballot measures resulted in victories for abortion rights supporters
Voters generally favored abortion rights in abortion-related ballot initiatives this year. That could have implications for both policy and strategy.
-
Politics
Where abortion was on the ballot, midterm voters largely signaled support
Voters in several states were asked to weigh in on ballot measures specifically related to abortion rights.
-
National
Indiana doctor sues AG to block him from obtaining patient abortion records
In a new lawsuit, Dr. Caitlin Bernard says Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has sought health records for her patients, including a 10-year-old rape victim she treated.
-
National
Meeting abortion patients where they are: providers turn to mobile units
In response to increasing abortion restrictions in the region, a Planned Parenthood chapter in Missouri and Illinois is preparing to open a mobile unit providing abortions in southern Illinois.
-
National
Planned Parenthood mobile clinic will take abortion to red-state borders
Planned Parenthood says it will provide abortions out of an RV-based clinic in southern Illinois by the end of the year. It will reduce travel time for some patients coming from surrounding states.
-
National
Anti-abortion groups are getting more calls for help with unplanned pregnancies
With abortion illegal in a growing number of states, both groups that help patients access the procedure and those who oppose it are reporting more calls for help.