They were unstoppable. She was declared the most powerful woman in the world, and He the most powerful man. Powerful enough that He could promise hope, change, and health insurance for every American; that She could promise happiness, fulfillment, and a car for every audience member. He urged America to rise together; She urged Americans to live their best life.

In a political climate of ever-more-frequent prorogations, citizens are less capable of holding their governments accountable. The Green Party's Kevin O'Donnell wants to see a change in Ontario, starting with vote reform.

The 22 June match between Greece and Germany at Euro 2012 gave pundits who like to explain the complex global economic system by way of over-wrought sporting analogies another chance to explain the complex global economic system by way of an over-wrought sporting analogy.

On 22 May, demonstrators marched through the streets of Montreal in protest (and in violation) of Bill 78. Matt Staroste was there with his camera.

For some, a job is more than a livelihood, writes Frank Appleyard. It's a passion, a calling, and not something to do to pay rent or buy delicious sausages. He recently lost his dream job. "A business decision and not a personal decision, then, though I wonder what could be more personal than the loss of what we love."

What are they building in there? TOL's Amanda Watson joins a political party and goes into the belly of the, uh, conference centre for the NDP's leadership convention. She tells us about the group mourning of Jack Layton and the new face of the NDP.

Words have power, especially to shape our political landscape, says David Moscrop. He then goes on to use the power of words to cuss and tell dirty jokes.