“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 newspaper columnist, author, and political commentator

Molly Ivins was an American newspaper columnist, author, and political commentator. She was known for sharp, humorous writing that used satire and wit to take on political figures and public policy. Her work combined insight with a comic edge, and she built a reputation for saying difficult things clearly and with style. Her commentary often focused on politics, where she used humor as a way to expose folly and press her point.