Huge challenge, tricky nameShe’s a write-in candidate with a tricky name to spell but that isn’t stopping US Senator Lisa Murkowski from attempting to pull off one of America’s most amazing political victories, writes Richard Farmer.
Alaska
Senate race snap shots: Alaska
Alaska is the sort of state that should be easy for the Republicans to win. Yet, for the second election in a row, internal drama in the Republican party threatens its hold on a Senate seat, writes Ben Raue.
Has Sarah Palin trashed Alaska’s reputation?
Since Sarah Palin’s meteoric rise to fame, the words “I’m from Alaska” have taken on a whole new meaning - and generally not a positive one, writes Marty Beckerman.
Is Sarah Palin building a secret lair?
Sarah Palin is constructing a 6,000 square ft building within the Palin family compound in Alaska. Just what is she up to? asks David Graham: constructing the HQ of Palin Inc?
scandal 
Todd Palin’s real power revealed
It turns out Todd Palin was more than just the snow-mobile racing dude in the background: msnbc has emails that reveal he was deeply involved in running Alaska during Sarah’s stint as governor.
Palin’s last day: it’s all about the money
It’s Sarah Palin’s last day as the governor of Alaska, and still no-one’s entirely sure why she’s leaving. But according to the Christian Science Monitor, her departure is at least partially motivated by money.
5 good reasons Palin quit
Forget the pregnancy and presidential rumours — Palin’s reasons for leaving are multilayered and largely personal. Time wraps the most important factors that insiders say went into her surprise decision.
Sarah Palin: why did you quit, crazy lady?
So why did Sarah Palin resign as governor of Alaska? Is she running for President? Is she knocked up again? Is she just plain crazy? Wonkette covers all the speculation currently doing the rounds.
Palin quits, splits GOP
The surprise resignation of Sarah Palin as Governor of Alaska has left the Republican ranks divided — should she have seen out her term? Can she still shoot for 2012? Politico speaks to those in-the-know.
Indigenous groups hold global climate summit
Indigenous groups from around the around the world are coming together for a conference on climate change this week.
Palin worried about global warming, still wants to drill
Sarah Palin has said that global warming is harming Alaska, but insists the best way to reduce the impact is drilling for natural gas.
