“As I occasionally survey the pack of sycophantic shih tzus in the Washington press corps, wriggling on their bellies to kiss the feet of those in power, I feel plumb discouraged about the future of journalism.”

American political journalist and columnist Molly Ivins was a sharp, witty commentator on American politics, known for her no-nonsense critiques of power and her ability to blend humor with hard-hitting analysis. Her work often exposed hypocrisy in politics and policy, earning her a reputation as a fearless voice for progressive values.