Full-body scanners caused their fair share of controversy this past holiday season. But for one Alaskan state representative, even a traditional pat-down was too much.
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Palin-Free Media? Dana Milbank Has A Dream
Can the press go cold turkey on all things Palin for the month of February?
Bear Care: U.S. Sets Aside Land Just for Polar Bears
We’ve all seen the troubling images of polar bears stranded on a small chuck of ice, surrounded by water with no where else to go. Well, now the U.S. is doing something about it.
Not-So-Smooth Criminal: Thief Steals Safe, Leaves Cash
Here’s your Monday dose of stupid criminality.
Reading While Eating for Oct. 20: Bookworms and Bears
Happy hump day! Enjoy your mid-day, mid-week break with fashion, poetry and dramatic readings of Justin Bieber.
Levi Johnston: America’s Least-Popular Politician
In a result that will shock no one, a recent poll found that Alaska’s own Levi Johnston is universally hated.
Primary Roundup: McCain, Meek, Quayle Claim Victories
Arizona, Florida, Vermont and Alaska held primary elections on Tuesday, and the results were a mix of surprises, sure bets and viral video sensations.
Quotes: Advice for Levi Johnston’s Mayoral Run
“Since I am nearly old enough to be Levi’s grandfather I think it would be wise for him to get a high school diploma and keep his clothes on. The voters like that!”
— VERNE RUPRIGHT, current mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, giving …
TIME on Ted Stevens, Through 40 Years
Alaska’s Ted Stevens, the GOP’s longest-serving senator, died in a plane crash today, according to CNN. He was 86.
Will Levi Johnston Run for Mayor of Wasilla?
Playgirl pinup, father of Sarah Palin’s grandson and all-around fame lover Levi Johnston has announced a new project: running for office in Palin’s home turf.
Sarah Palin’s Unexpected Get-together with an Angry Alaskan
English surely was a “living language” in this conversation.
What Would Russia Say? Sarah Palin’s Hometown Introduces Smoked-Salmon Vodka
The bright minds at the Alaska Distillery have made it so that Wasilla residents can sip on a nouveau drink as they look toward Russia.