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Digging into movie ratings: What makes an ‘R’ movie and a ‘PG-13’ one

Arts, Culture & Media

The movie Bully, out this weekend, initially was given an R rating. An appeal and some minor edits earned it a PG-13. But the controversy over that film’s rating had shed light on a very opaque system.

‘Bully’ rating controversy shows inner workings of movie ratings system

Arts, Culture & Media

Online, considerable anger over Stop Online Piracy Act

Global Politics

Sen. Chris Dodd in the spotlight

Global Politics

Bully Rating Reveals MPAA’s Inner Working

SOPA Being Challenged Online and in the White House

Last Friday, President Barak Obama issued a statement announcing that he would not lend his support for the Stop Online Piracy Act, known as SOPA, citing concerns over First Amendment rights and cyber security risks. Introduced last October in Congress, SOPA would give content providers wide reaching powers to shut down websites distributing copyrighted materials.   […]

The World

Actor Ryan Gosling explains Initial NC-17 Rating for ‘Blue Valentine’

Arts, Culture & Media

We talk with Ryan Gosling, star of ‘Blue Valentine,’ about the initial NC-17 rating. And Takeaway movie contributor Rafer Guzman explains the history of movie ratings and the MPAA.

The World

Colorado and Connecticut primaries underway

Global Politics

Voters in Colorado and Connecticut head to the polls for primaries today. In Colorado, Democratic Senator Michael Bennet is facing a surprisingly hard primary battle. In Connecticut, Linda McMahon is hoping to win the Republican Senate nomination.

The World

Finance regulation reform 101: Sen. Chris Dodd’s bill goes to the senate

Conflict & Justice

The Senate is scheduled to vote today on whether to begin work on the finance regulatory overhaul bill, which President Obama promoted in New York last week.

The World

Sen. Chris Dodd fights for tougher bank regulations

Global Politics

Sen. Chris Dodd introduced a bill yesterday to tighten regulations on financial institutions. Although the bill speaks to widespread anger among Americans about the bank bailout, it still lacks bipartisan support.