Molly Ivins (1944–2007,) fully Mary Tyler Ivins, was an American newspaper columnist, author, and political commentator known for her sharp wit and satirical critiques. A fierce critic of political corruption, she opposed the Iraq War in her final years.
Born in Monterey, California, she grew up in Houston, Texas, developing a deep connection to the state’s politics. She attended Smith College, earning a history degree in 1966, and obtained a master’s in journalism from Columbia University (1967.) Ivins began her career at the Minneapolis Tribune, becoming its first female police reporter. She later wrote for The Texas Observer, The New York Times, and The Dallas Times Herald, where her column gained national syndication.
Ivins authored several books, including Molly Ivins Can’t Say That, Can She? (1991,) Shrub: The Short but Happy Political Life of George W. Bush (2000,) Bushwhacked: Life in George W. Bush’s America (2003,) and Who Let the Dogs In? Incredible Political Animals I Have Known (2004.) Her critiques of President George W. Bush made her a controversial figure, with critics accusing her of bias.
In 1995, Ivins faced a plagiarism controversy with novelist Florence King, later apologizing.
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Satire is traditionally the weapon of the powerless against the powerful.
—Molly Ivins
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