We still question the power of our democracy. Tonight is your answer. [cheers and applause] its the answer told by lines that stretch run schools and churches, in numbers this nation has never seen. People who waited three hours, four hours. Many for the first time in their lives. Because they believe that this time must be different, that their voices could be that difference. Its spoken by young and old, rich and poor, democrat and republican, black, white, hispanic, asian, native american, gay, straight, disabled, disabled and not disabled. [applause] america to set a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of individual or a collection of red states and blue states. We are and always will be the United States of america. [cheers and applause] this scene ager features a to month ago, november fourth, 2008 at Center Barack Obama declared his victory and makes history as americas first africanamerican president. An estimated 250,000 people gathering estimated 25
Barack obamas presidency. All things are possible. If the dream of our founders questioned the power of ourof democracy, tonight is your answer. [cheering] if the answer told by the lines that stretch around schools ande churches. Suppose that are rich and poor, democrat and republican, black, white, hispanic, asian, native american, street, disabled, not pp disabled, americans send a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of individuals with a collection of red states and blue states we always have beene and will be the United States of america. [applause] [cheering] an estimated 250,000 gathering at chicagos grant park on the unusual mild tonight marking what could be the start of eight years in the white house for the 44th president prepares to leave historians begin to assess theo obama legacy. The three leading authors adding their perspective to the newanad terms in the white house. We are joined at the table with april ryan, my upclose view of the preside
Barack obamas presidency. All things are possible. If the dream of our founders questioned the power of ourof democracy, tonight is your answer. [cheering] if the answer told by the lines that stretch around schools ande churches. Suppose that are rich and poor, democrat and republican, black, white, hispanic, asian, native american, street, disabled, not pp disabled, americans send a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of individuals with a collection of red states and blue states we always have beene and will be the United States of america. [applause] [cheering] an estimated 250,000 gathering at chicagos grant park on the unusual mild tonight marking what could be the start of eight years in the white house for the 44th president prepares to leave historians begin to assess theo obama legacy. The three leading authors adding their perspective to the newanad terms in the white house. We are joined at the table with april ryan, my upclose view of the preside
[inaudible conversations] albright. The big introduction has already happened but thank you all for coming out tonight beginning of this greabeating thisgreat lined us. Theres going to be one more addition coming soon. My name is david and i am part of the event staff at politics and prose and i would like to welcome you here. Tonight is a special occasion as we host a continuing series and Panel Discussion and tighter race in america. We had one this summer at the avenue location and that was an incredible conversation and we are just excitewere just excitt going here tonight. The great apri ryan has a lineup of authors including joann joyann, Mary Frances Berry. [applause] we are committed to tolerance into Public Discourse and the most pressing issues of the times we are thankful to have the share of common values to host such an important discussion here tonight. If you are watching this at home or the rest of the store we welcome you to participate in the discussion in twitter and
Tonight we are delighted to the. Camlle paglia university of professor at the university of the arts in philadelphia for she has taught since 1984. Iversity and masters of philosophy per prior books are art and decadence so of the essays but it to study about 1998 and the Film Institute she reads 43 of the best including those images she was supposed to share last year. Brushy is here with her seventh book and a selection of the most notable was and pantheon who has been publishing her work in. And possibly in 1995. And feminism and religion and education and politicscsshe around the world. Thanks for being here tonight. [applause] ,. Would apply shirt to be back to the city. It is always a thrill to come back to seattle. But i was testing my third essay collection. I have version so of history and culture but this has been for perot prophetic because it was easier to get the amount no. Is absolutely amazing how almost like a tsunami the events of the culture and the things that i wrot