Rest in Peace, Molly Ivins
Feb 1, 2007 Feminism/Politics
What you need is sustained outrage…there’s far too much unthinking respect given to authority.
It is possible to read the history of this country as one long struggle to extend the liberties established in our Constitution to everyone in America. The thing about democracy, beloveds, is that it is not neat, orderly, or quiet. It requires a certain relish for confusion. Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention.
February 1st, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Oh no!
What a huge loss…
February 1st, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Oh no.
February 1st, 2007 at 10:59 pm
Thanks for posting the quotes. I hope someone(s) takes up her mantle.
February 2nd, 2007 at 6:24 pm
oh, no. I didn’t know that.
My mom got to meet her a few years ago, and found her an amazing speaker, and a wonderful person. She still has the autographed picture up on her office wall to inspire her (my mom is also a writer).
February 3rd, 2007 at 2:50 pm
I heard some outtakes of interviews with Molly on NPR the other day. She was so sharp, and funny, and honest in the interviews as she talked about her life and writing.