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Tuesday, June 26 2012

  • Today's Takeaway | June 26, 2012 June 26, 2012

    The Supreme Court rules on Arizona immigration law | Baltimore selling ad space on fire trucks to pay for public services | Whaling among Inupiaq communities in Northern Alaska | Will... (episode)

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    • Court Rules on Arizona Immigration Law June 26, 2012

      <p>The Supreme Court has finally&nbsp;come down&nbsp;with a verdict on SB 1070, the controversial immigration law that thrust Arizona into the national discussion on immigration and civil rights two years ago.&nbsp;</p>

    • Mexico Elections: Who is Enrique Peña Nieto? June 26, 2012

      In four days, Mexicans go to the polls to chose a new president, the vote being held against the background of a violent drugs war and a slowing economy. In this audio essay, Celeste ...

    • Fire Trucks in Baltimore: Brought to You by... June 26, 2012

      What happens when a struggling city government seeks corporate sponsorship? Cities across the country are considering the question. For example, KFC has sold ads on manhole covers and...

    • A Whale Of a Time in Alaska June 26, 2012

      When you think of summer festivals, you might think of paying hundreds of dollars to see bands and drinking overpriced warm beer. But there’s a different kind of festival happening no...

    • Romney Might Have "Finally Found" What He's Looking For With Portman June 26, 2012

      <p>With the National Conventions just around the corner, all week we&rsquo;re looking at potential vice presidential picks. Today it&rsquo;s the turn of Rob Portman.</p>

    • Supreme Court Bans Life without Parole for Juveniles June 26, 2012

      The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that mandatory life-without-parole sentences for children under 17-years-old are unconstitutional. Bryan Stevenson, an attorney and the founder of th...

    • The National Impact of SB 1070's New Provisions June 26, 2012

      <p>Alabama State Senator Gerald Dial and Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice Zayne Smith discuss SCOTUS' provisions to SB 1070 and how it will impact other states dealing with immigration policy.</p>

    • A Third of Americans Can't Afford a Dentist June 26, 2012

      For some Americans, dental care means a sturdy chair, a fluoride swish, and a free toothbrush. But for one in three Americans, it's a nightmare, including astronomical bills, cripplin...

    • Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio on SB 1070 Ruling June 26, 2012

      <p>The Takeaway spoke with Maricopa County Sheriff&nbsp;<strong>Joe Arpaio</strong>&nbsp;about the Supreme Court's decision on Arizona's controversial immigration law.</p>

    • How Should We Balance Our Work and Personal Lives? June 26, 2012

      Last week, Anne-Marie Slaughter published an article called “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All.” It speaks to those men and women who would like to see more women on the Supreme Court...