During a recent panel on the numerous failures of American journalism, I proposed that almost all stories about government should begin: “Look out! They're about to smack you around again!
Molly IvinsOne thing that corporations do not do is give out money out of the goodness of their hearts.
Molly IvinsCalifornia is now close to spending more on prisons than it does on higher education - surely the death warrant of a civilization.
Molly IvinsThe recent death of Gene McCarthy reminded me of a lesson I spent a long, long time unlearning, so now I have to re-learn it. It's about political courage and heroes, and when a country is desperate for leadership. There are times when regular politics will not do, and this is one of those times.
Molly Ivins