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The Legendary Molly Ivins on How Reporters Can Get the Truth Out

The Legendary Molly Ivins on How Reporters Can Get the Truth Out

"Today you just tell the readers a little bit of the truth. That's all we got room for."

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Jun 13, 2025
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Legendary Texas journalist Molly Ivins was once asked to share her beliefs about being a reporter. Below is a short excerpt of the essay she wrote:

In-ism has become so acute…

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