Molly Ivins

Molly Ivins on School Vouchers (1997)

Another bad idea whose time has come in the Texas Legislature is upon us. It's time to revive my old proposal that Texas be made into a national laboratory for bad government. Having a bad idea in your state? Come to Texas and see how it works out in practice.

by Molly Ivins

Bearing Witness

Alan Pogue has spent his life documenting progressive struggle. Along the way, he captured the history of the Observer, too.

by Alan Pogue and Gus Bova

The Phones Are Still Ringing

Lou Dubose edited the Observer for longer than anyone before or since. He expanded the publication’s coverage south of the border and later co-authored books with Molly Ivins.

by Gus Bova

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