Good Bye Molly
Molly Ivins, the liberal newspaper columnist who delighted in skewering politicians and interpreting, and mocking, her Texas culture, died yesterday in Austin. She was 62.
Ms. Ivins waged a public battle against breast cancer after her diagnosis in 1999. Betsy Moon, her personal assistant, confirmed her death last night. Ms. Ivins died at her home surrounded by family and friends.
In her syndicated column, which appeared in about 350 newspapers, Ms. Ivins cultivated the voice of a folksy populist who derided those who she thought acted too big for their britches. She was rowdy and profane, but she could filet her ideological opponents with droll precision.
More here.
If you want to go back and read some of her stuff, this is a good place to start.
Upate: Here are some links to columns written by her friends and admirers in the media.
John Nichols - The Nation
Bill Moyers - Common Dreams
Paul Krugman - The New York Times
and Maya Angelou
Up to the walls of Jericho
She marched with a spear in
her hand
Go blow them ram horns she cried
For the battle is in my hand
The walls have not come down,
but they have been given a
serious shaking.
That Jericho voice is stilled now.
Molly Ivins has been quieted.
Very well said Brad. Molly Ivins was a treasure in the world of political commentary. She will be greatly missed.