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Sarah Palin : Opinion Brief
Sarah Palin, who appears to be refocusing her foreign policy stance, said Monday that the mission which killed Osama bin Laden exemplifies "a proper use of American force."

Sarah Palin: Neocon no more?

During the 2008 campaign, the Alaskan political star was all for the use of aggressive military force overseas. Now she's telling a different story

 
Sarah Palin : Best Video
Sarah Palin took a swipe at outgoing CBS News anchor Katie Couric's reliance on a teleprompter, questioning her value as a "storyteller."

Sarah Palin's 'mean-girl' mockery of Katie Couric

The former Alaska governor indulges in belated revenge, years after Couric embarrassed her in a fateful 2008 interview

 
Sarah Palin : Opinion Brief
Sarah Palin defended Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wis.) in a fiery speech at the state capitol Saturday: "He's trying to save your jobs and your pensions."

Sarah Palin's 'grand slam' anti-union speech

After plummeting in the polls and being written off by pundits, Palin gives a rousing, campaign-like speech in Wisconsin. Is the Mama Grizzly back?

 
Sarah Palin : Opinion Brief
Has Sarah Palin been eclipsed by Michele Bachmann in conservative circles?

Is Sarah Palin a has-been?

The one-time Tea Party queen has seen her stock fall rapidly over the last few months. What accounts for the decline?

 
Sarah Palin : Opinion Brief
Conservatives are railing against the former governor, insisting a Sarah Palin candidacy would be a bad move for the GOP.

The conservative establishment vs. Sarah Palin

A host of right-wing thinkers lash out at the Alaskan star, and she has reportedly angered Fox News boss Roger Ailes. Could this be the beginning of the end for Palin?

 
Sarah Palin : Flashback
A former aide reveals Sarah Palin's distrust of Republican insiders like Newt Gingrich as well as any media outlet that is not Fox.

Palin's ex-aide tells all: 5 embarrassing revelations

A new book reveals Palin's dislike of Newt Gingrich, her hatred of Alaskan politics, and her obsession with the media. Oh, and her real Facebook page...

 
Sarah Palin : Opinion Brief
After writing over 40 columns about Sarah Palin, The Washington Post's Dana Milbank is swearing off the former Alaska governor for the month of February.

Forgetting Sarah Palin: Should the press stop covering her?

While the Washington Post's Dana Milbank calls for a moratorium on stories about the "over-covered" Palin, other journalists dismiss his ban as partisanship

 
Sarah Palin : Best Column
Even among Republicans, "Sarah Palin is seen as toxic in an presidential race," says Gloria Borger at CNN.

Why America has 'Palin fatigue'

Sarah Palin's poll numbers are sinking, says Gloria Borger at CNN, but her troubles began long before the Arizona shootings ignited a debate over her harsh rhetoric

 
Sarah Palin : Opinion Brief
Sarah Palin says she appreciated those who understood what she meant by the term "blood libel."

Defending 'blood libel': Palin takes on her critics... again

In a Fox News interview last night, the Alaska conservative stood by her use of the controversial phrase. Will her detractors back down?

 
Sarah Palin : Opinion Brief
Sarah Palin has inspired several musical YouTube tributes, but the 'Battle Hymn' is perhaps the most fervent.

Worshiping Sarah Palin: The hymn

In a musical tribute to Palin that's gone viral on YouTube, two elderly Tea Party admirers sing a repurposed hymn in a church. What to make of it?

 
Sarah Palin : Opinion Brief
Sarah Palin's re-tweet of a gay-friendly comment has some wondering if the former Alaska governor is indirectly taking a stand.

Did Sarah Palin just endorse gay rights?

Palin retweeted a column endorsing the repeal of the ban on gays in the military. Does that count as supporting gay rights?

 
Sarah Palin : Best Column
Sarah Palin understands that in American politics "you don't need to be a leader if you can be a symbol," says Mary McNamara at the Los Angeles Times.

The year Sarah Palin changed politics forever

Palin is more than a political figure and more than a TV star, says L.A. Times television critic Mary McNamara. She's both, and that's a game-changer

 
Sarah Palin : Petty Controversy
Sarah Palin tours a medical center in Cabaret, Haiti the day of the "disastrous" hairstyling photo op.

Petty controversy: Who did Sarah Palin's hair in Haiti?

An AP photo caption ignites a heated spat over the media, Palin, and her hairdo

 
Sarah Palin : Opinion Brief
In a full-throttle assault published in The Huffington Post, Aaron Sorkin calls Sarah Palin a "phony pioneer girl."

Aaron Sorkin's 'scathing' attack on Sarah Palin's hunting hobby

"The Social Network" screenwriter blasts the Alaskan conservative for shooting a caribou on her TLC show. Why is he so very hot and bothered?

 
Sarah Palin : Opinion Brief
Sarah Palin says a successful hit is a "great feeling of accomplishment."

Sarah Palin's 'rookie' hunting gaffes

After Palin struggled to bag a caribou on her TLC reality show, some are questioning whether she's really an experienced hunter

 
Sarah Palin : Opinion Brief
Did the deliberately tasteless metal band Gwar cross a line with their public "killing" of Sarah Palin?

Sarah Palin gets the heavy metal treatment

The horror rock band Gwar disemboweled an effigy of Mama Grizzly at a recent concert. Whatever your feelings about Palin, that's "not cool," say commentators

 

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