“It is the stories we don't get, the ones we miss, pass over, fail to recognize, don't pick up on, that will send us to hell.”

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.