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Molly Ivins

A cartoon illustration of Molly Ivins says, “Howdy, y’all. Texas sure can be the Strangest State.”

Strangest State: Escaped Exotics, Tariffs, Trickery, and Guns

Only in Texas

by Texas Observer Staff

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Strangest State: Drones, Drugs, Deer, and a Dutiful Dog

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Strangest State: Cute Robots, Killer Bugs, and Cloud Conspiracies

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Strangest State: A Plumber’s Art, Cowboys, and a Sea of Dimes

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A cartoon illustration of Molly Ivins says, “Howdy, y’all. Texas sure can be the Strangest State.” Sep 20, 2024

Strangest State: Robbers, Witches, and Sharks

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A cartoon illustration of Molly Ivins says, “Howdy, y’all. Texas sure can be the Strangest State.” Aug 02, 2024

Strangest State: Lights, Fights, and Frights

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A cartoon illustration of Molly Ivins says, “Howdy, y’all. Texas sure can be the Strangest State.” May 22, 2024

Strangest State: Power, Gators, UFOs, and Cockfights

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A cartoon illustration of Molly Ivins says, “Howdy, y’all. Texas sure can be the Strangest State.” Apr 12, 2024

Strangest State: Airplane Etiquette, Australian Octopi, and an Itinerant Police Chief

Only in Texas

by Texas Observer Staff

Molly Ivins and Kaye Northcott posing for a photo inside a newsroom. Mar 28, 2024

Forging Their Own Way: Kaye Northcott on Texas Observer History

As co-editors of the Texas Observer, Kaye Northcott and Molly Ivins used humor and embedded themselves in the feminist movement.

by Eva Ruth Moravec

A cartoon illustration of Molly Ivins says, “Howdy, y’all. Texas sure can be the Strangest State.” Feb 02, 2024

Strangest State: Hello Possum, Goodbye Fish

Sharing the latest dispatches from far-flung Texas.

by Texas Observer Staff

Jun 04, 2021

Texas Observer Announces Finalists in the 15th Annual MOLLY Journalism Prizes

Also introducing the winners of the TxO NextGen Scholars program.

by Mike Kanin

Aug 26, 2019

Molly Ivins on Carrying Texas

Texas Democrats, not having won since Jimmy Carter, are a little afraid to dream.

by Molly Ivins

Aug 19, 2019

Molly Ivins Wrestles With the ‘Infotainment’ Industry

Professional wrestling (and isn’t that a great oxymoron?) is our goal and role model.

by Molly Ivins

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