Camille Paglia is the University Professor of Humanities and Media Studies at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Her most recent book is "Break, Blow, Burn: Camille Paglia Reads Forty-Three of the World's Best Poems." You can write her at this address.

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Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 16:11 PST

Pelosi's victory for women

Sure, her healthcare bill is a mess, but her gritty maneuvering shows her mettle. Plus: Gainsbourg and Gaga
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009 03:07 PDT

Obama's critical moment approaches

Plus: Letters from a tea party organizer, Palin defender, Obama critic, Polanski supporter, male soprano and more
Wednesday, Sep 9, 2009 03:17 PDT

Too late for Obama to turn it around?

Plus: The left's visionaries lost their bearings on drugs -- but the GOP is led by losers
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009 03:18 PDT

Obama's healthcare horror

Heads should roll -- beginning with Nancy Pelosi's!
Wednesday, Jul 8, 2009 03:23 PDT

Can Palin ever come back?

A closer look at the words of Obama, Depeche Mode and U2. Plus: Why do straight actresses make the best lesbo porn?
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2009 03:15 PDT

Obama's hit -- and big miss

His Cairo speech was good -- but good enough? Plus: U2, Depeche Mode and one "wise Latina"
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 03:39 PDT

Radio rage

The assassination jokes and "liberal" conspiracy theories on talk radio could be an ominous sign of things to come. Plus: Madonna vs. Daniela, gay men's favorite divas, a charming TV show for kids and more. Video
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2009 03:38 PDT

Bow-ow-ow: Obama's painful missteps

Let the new president grow into the job -- but he'd better do it fast! Plus: Readers ask about everything from talk radio, morality and Mary McCarthy, to that big movie about a sinking ship. Video
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 03:37 PDT

Heads should roll

President Obama's clumsy, smirky staff is sinking him -- and resurrecting a deflated GOP! Plus: Lay off Rush! And a Brazilian diva, up close and electric
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 03:37 PDT

Heads should roll

President Obama's clumsy, smirky staff is sinking him -- and resurrecting a deflated GOP! Plus: Lay off Rush! And a Brazilian diva, up close and electric
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 03:40 PST

A rocky first few weeks

Obama sputters out of the gate -- but don't fear yet. Plus: Buxom foodies, frocks for the ages, and the eternal appeal of Mary McCarthy and Justin Timberlake.
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009 03:33 PST

Obama's early stumbles

Readers ask, Camille dishes: On Democratic woes, the Weather Underground, Kanye West, Freud, alleged gay genes and "the long sleep."
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2008 03:48 PST

What do the Clintons have on Obama?

What experience does Hillary have to run State? Plus: Avoiding the Muslim issue on Mumbai, and anti-Proposition 8 activists threaten to set back gay rights.
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 15:40 PST

Obama surfs through

The Obamas are a warm vision for the White House -- but he should strive toward full transparency. Plus: Yes, I still like Sarah Palin!
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 03:27 PDT

Nobody's dummy

Liberals underestimate Sarah Palin's vitality and -- yes -- smarts at their own peril. Plus: Obama's presidential air, Biden's condescending mugging, feminism's lost sisters.
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 03:47 PDT

Fresh blood for the vampire

A beady-eyed McCain gets a boost from the charismatic Sarah Palin, a powerful new feminist -- yes, feminist! -- force. Plus: Obama must embrace his dull side.
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2008 07:50 PDT

Accent the negative

Obama's folksy come-on is as bad as Madonna's faux British -- and both are in desperate need of fresh inspiration. Plus: The elemental power of Daniela Mercury Video
Wednesday, Jul 9, 2008 04:00 PDT

Who are you calling a "coot"?

Incoming! Readers demand answers about WASPs, Tim Russert and Obama's teleprompter skills.
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 04:23 PDT

Obama's best veep choice

Here's a hint: She's not Hillary! Plus: Talk radio's paranoid delusions and a Brazilian diva Madonna could aspire to.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 04:00 PDT

She won't go easy

Hillary will likely fight to the bitter end -- but she should be grateful the media gave her a free pass. Plus: A Soap Opera legend, a disappearing Stevie and the Cream still rises Video
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2008 03:25 PDT

Hillary's slick willies

Does Hillary surround herself with girly men? Obama and the experience question. Plus: Lincoln, Madonna's new face and a Bush with real authority.
Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008 03:50 PDT

Hillary's race against time

Are Clinton's inept attack ads and faux-feminism enough? Can Obama learn to attack? Plus: American eroticism devolves to Barbie boobs and Botox. Video
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008 03:38 PST

Blood-and-guts politics

Old-guard feminists caterwaul for Hillary, while the "weird old coot" rattles right-wing radio. Plus: Balancing the climate debate, real "Teeth," and Suzanne Pleshette, RIP.
Thursday, Jan 10, 2008 03:45 PST

Hillary without tears

Why it's time to close the book on the Clintons -- and herald the Obamas! Plus: Iran war hawks, Russian drag queens and the genius of Zeppelin.
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007 08:50 PST

Dogma days

Religion is becoming an endless political distraction -- but cultural secularism is not the answer. Plus: The amazing Obamas! The return of Gennifer Flowers! And the lamest duck of all Video
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