Camille Paglia

The mysteries of Pauline Kael

Years after the brilliant film critic's death two new books shed light on some of her puzzling idiosyncrasies

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 7:20 PM UTC 59
Entertainment Books, The New York Times, Movies

Pelosi’s victory for women

Sure, her healthcare bill is a mess, but her gritty maneuvering shows her mettle. Plus: Gainsbourg and Gaga

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 12:11 AM UTC 242
Politics Healthcare Reform, Lady Gaga

Obama’s critical moment approaches

Plus: Letters from a tea party organizer, Palin defender, Obama critic, Polanski supporter, male soprano and more

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009 10:07 AM UTC 274
Politics Afghanistan, Barack Obama

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

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Sep 9, 2009 10:17 AM UTC 617
Politics Healthcare Reform, Barack Obama

Obama’s healthcare horror

Heads should roll -- beginning with Nancy Pelosi's!

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009 12:18 PM UTC 859
Politics Healthcare Reform, Barack Obama

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?

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Jul 8, 2009 10:23 AM UTC 368
Politics Sarah Palin

Obama’s hit — and big miss

His Cairo speech was good -- but good enough? Plus: U2, Depeche Mode and one "wise Latina"

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Jun 10, 2009 10:15 AM UTC 280
Politics Sonia Sotomayor, Barack Obama

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.

Camille Paglia Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:39 AM UTC 673
Politics Rush Limbaugh

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.

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Apr 8, 2009 10:38 AM UTC 475
Politics

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

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 10:37 AM UTC 1019
Politics Rush Limbaugh, Brazil

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.

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 11:40 AM UTC 251
Politics

Obama’s early stumbles

Readers ask, Camille dishes: On Democratic woes, the Weather Underground, Kanye West, Freud, alleged gay genes and "the long sleep."

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009 11:33 AM UTC 285
Politics

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.

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Dec 10, 2008 11:48 AM UTC 487
Politics Hillary Rodham Clinton

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!

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 11:40 PM UTC 817
Politics Sarah Palin, Barack Obama

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.

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 10:27 AM UTC 513
Politics Sarah Palin, Barack Obama

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.

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 10:47 AM UTC 846
Politics Hillary Rodham Clinton

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

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Aug 13, 2008 2:50 PM UTC 112
Politics Hillary Rodham Clinton

Who are you calling a “coot”?

Incoming! Readers demand answers about WASPs, Tim Russert and Obama's teleprompter skills.

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Jul 9, 2008 11:00 AM UTC 81
Politics Hillary Rodham Clinton

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.

Camille Paglia Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 11:23 AM UTC 300
Politics Hillary Rodham Clinton

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

Camille Paglia Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:00 AM UTC 122
Politics Hillary Rodham Clinton

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