Today's Takeaway | June 22, 2012

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Friday, June 22, 2012

A woman profiled in "The Invisible War" holds a knife that she carries for protection. (Cinedigm/Docurama Films)

Preparing for the aftermath of the ACA ruling | Reviewing this weekend's movies | Romney makes his appeal to Latino voters | Reviewing the week in news | The elusive victories in war from Lincoln to Obama | How the Supreme Court is weighing ACA | Louisiana sex offenders must now disclose their offender status in social media | The rape crisis in the U.S. military.

Both Sides Prepare for Aftermath of the Supreme Court's Healthcare Ruling

The Supreme Court says they won't issue their ruling on President Obama's signature healthcare bill until next week, but that hasn't stopped both parties from preparing for the fallout. Takeaway Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich says a ruling against the law presents challenges not just for Democrats, but for Republicans as well.

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New Movie Releases: 'Brave,' 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,' 'To Rome With Love'

It’s Friday, when our Movie Date team, Rafer Guzman and Kristen Meinzer, review new movie releases. This weekend’s big ones include Pixar’s first female led-movie, "Brave," and the historic 3D horror film, "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter."

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Romney Makes Appeal to Latino Voters

During primary season, Mitt Romney was attracting barely more than a quarter of the Latino vote. But yesterday, at the meeting of the National Association of Latino and Elected Appointed Officials, or NALEO, the prospective GOP nominee made his pitch. Where does Romney go from here as he seeks to make inroads with the Latino community?

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What's on Your Playlist for the London Olympics?

Although most of us are not going to win a medal in the 2012 London Olympics, we're all going to be watching as the U.S. competes against the world's greatest. In partnership with our friends at The World at WGBH in Boston, we asked our listeners for suggestions for songs to be added to an Olympic playlist.

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Follow Friday: Rodney King, the Sandusky Trial, Ann Curry and the Olympics Playlist

Jeff Yang and Farai Chideya look back at the week's top stories for this week's Follow Friday. They cover the death and legacy of Rodney King, Jerry Sandusky's trial, Ann Curry's departure from The Today Show, and their selections for the Olympics playlist.

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From Lincoln to Obama: 'Elusive Victories' in War

The 2012 election marks the first time in nearly seventy years that neither presidential candidate has served in the military. Is military experience necessary to be an effective commander-in-chief during wartime?

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A Glimpse into the Decision Making behind the Affordable Care Act

The Supreme Court is expected to announce its long-awaited decision on President Obama's Affordable Care Act next week. As the landmark decision approaches, Randy Barnett delves into the justices' legal minds and explores the different arguments currently being presented.

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Louisiana Sex Offenders Must Make Their Status Public on Social Media

While the standards for sex offender registration and notification have always been high, a new law authored by Louisiana State Representative Jeff Thompson takes public disclosure one step further and marks itself as the first law of its kind in the nation. Should sex offenders be required to list their past crimes on Facebook?

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The Invisible War: Fighting the Rape Crisis in the U.S. Military

Less than 14 percent of sexual assaults in the U.S. military are reported, and less than one tenth of one percent result in criminal convictions. A new documentary, "The Invisible War," focuses on our military's rape epidemic and what must be done to stop it.

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