Politics

Nude Stephen Harper portrait is better than we ever imagined

Nude Stephen Harper portrait is better than we ever imagined

By Miranda Nelson | May 18, 2012
Kingston-based artist Margaret Sutherland has created a nude portrait of Canada's prime minister—and it's kind of totally awesome.
Rebekah Brooks could be looking forward to some Fridays behind bars

Rebekah Brooks could be looking forward to some Fridays behind bars

By Charlie Smith | May 15, 2012
The former News International CEO has been lampooned in a video showing her impersonating Rebecca Black.
Video: The Dictator offers praise for Stephen Harper's media silencing

Video: The Dictator offers praise for Stephen Harper's media silencing

By Miranda Nelson | May 11, 2012
In an interview with George Stroumboulopoulos, Sacha Baron Cohen's repressive Admiral General Aladeen offered high praise for Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper.
War artist Allan Harding MacKay destroys art work to protest Harper government

War artist Allan Harding MacKay destroys art work to protest Harper government

By Jessica Werb | May 10, 2012
The celebrated war artist has already destroyed one artwork in protest at what he calls the Harper government's abuse of power. He will destroy four more in a public protest today.
Christy Clark sort of admits she's smoked marijuana

Christy Clark sort of admits she's smoked marijuana

By Stephen Hui | May 2, 2012
B.C. premier Christy Clark has conceded she's just like the rest of us—when it comes to illegal drug use at least.
Caption the Political Photo: Stephen Harper shakes hands with the Dalai Lama

Caption the Political Photo: Stephen Harper shakes hands with the Dalai Lama

By Stephen Hui | April 30, 2012
The last time Caption the Political Photo saw Stephen Harper, he was meeting with China's propaganda chief, Li Changchun.
Jimmy Kimmel calls Rush Limbaugh a slut at the 2012 White House Correspondents' Dinner

Jimmy Kimmel calls Rush Limbaugh a slut at the 2012 White House Correspondents' Dinner

By Charlie Smith | April 29, 2012
The late-night comedian also cracked jokes about Barack Obama running in the Boston Marathon and referred to the White House press secretary as that "white guy from every Lens Crafter commercial".
Vision Vancouver posts online petition against Kinder Morgan oil pipeline expansion

Vision Vancouver posts online petition against Kinder Morgan oil pipeline expansion

By Stephen Hui | April 25, 2012
The City of Vancouver's governing party is opposed to the proposed expansion of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain oil pipeline, and it's seeking the help of the online masses to stop the project.
On 420, Liberals look to squeeze out Marijuana Party

On 420, Liberals look to squeeze out Marijuana Party

By Stephen Hui | April 20, 2012
We look forward to seeing Bob Rae at the art gallery eating a pot brownie.
Caption the Political Photo: Stephen Harper meets with China's propaganda chief

Caption the Political Photo: Stephen Harper meets with China's propaganda chief

By Stephen Hui | April 19, 2012
This picture from the Prime Minister's Office shows Stephen Harper meeting with Chinese Communist Party official Li Changchun.
City of Vancouver posts hagiographical video of Jim Green on its YouTube channel

City of Vancouver posts hagiographical video of Jim Green on its YouTube channel

By Charlie Smith | April 18, 2012
There's emotionally loaded music and glorious photographs, but no mention of slot machines in Hastings Park.
As a white dude, Wildrose candidate Ron Leech "can speak to all the community"

As a white dude, Wildrose candidate Ron Leech "can speak to all the community"

By Stephen Hui | April 17, 2012
Another Wildrose candidate is under fire for making controversial comments.
Caption the Political Photo: Stephen Harper speaks at CEO Summit of the Americas

Caption the Political Photo: Stephen Harper speaks at CEO Summit of the Americas

By Stephen Hui | April 16, 2012
Having fun with politicians' photos ain't just for elections anymore.