U.S. Murkowski

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, came out Wednesday in support of marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples, saying it is an issue of "personal liberty" and that her own views on the issue have "evolved."

OP-ED: This unusual demonstration of unity reflects a deep-seated concern that even after the death of Osama bin Laden, Al Qaeda remains a potent threat.

In the Arctic, environmental and geopolitical changes are occurring at an unprecedented rate. While changes are happening rapidly, though, our nation's Arctic policy has been slow to catch up.