OLBERMAN To Recieve - First Annual MOLLY IVINS Award

Posted May 9, 2007
AAN Presents First Annual Molly Ivins Award to Keith Olbermann


New York, NY, May 9, 2007 -- The Association of Alternative Newsweeklies (AAN) announced today that MSNBC news anchor Keith Olbermann is the winner of its first annual Molly Ivins Award. Olbermann's achievement will be recognized in a ceremony to be held this afternoon in New York City.

The award was recently named in honor of Ms. Ivins, who served as co-editor of AAN member Texas Observer early in her muckraking career, and who died of breast cancer on January 31, at the age of 62. It is intended to recognize a journalist or media figure who's reporting or commentary has had a profound impact on the public's understanding of vital national issues, and who's work embodies the spirit of Ivins' courageous legacy.

"I'm utterly honored," said Olbermann, "largely because I'd still like to be Molly Ivins when I grow up."

more at:
http://aan.org/alternative/Aan/ViewArticle?oid=oid%3A184831

He even looks like her.

Keep giving 'em hell Keith!!!

And Molly, you are dearly missed. O8)

At this rate, however, KO may turn in to the Candice Bergen/Emmy winner of the award unless folks step up.

:bounce:

He keeps Molly's spirit alive!

How wonderful! I can't think of anyone who deserves the very first Molly Ivins Award more than the fabulous Keith Olbermann. Perfect award for the perfect person!

:hi: Good to have you here. And I totally agree - KO is a great choice for the first Molly Ivins Award. :thumbsup:

Tears in my eyes for this first recipient and for the brave woman for whom the award is named.

"It is intended to recognize a journalist or media figure who's reporting or commentary has had a profound impact on the public's understanding of vital national issues, and who's work embodies the spirit of Ivins' courageous legacy."

Next year's recipient should be Jon Stewart. I am in awe sometimes as to how he is sincerely using his position to confront the powerful. He's a hero.

KO has helped to fill the hole after our Molly left us. I still find myself looking for her column.

Congrats to KO, a very deserving recipient.

And this one has done it.

My congratulations and thanks to Mr. Olbermann.

Kudos to Keith! :applause:

:patriot:

:toast:

Congrats Keith!

would be so happy.

We miss her so much. The Lone Star doen't shine as bright since she and Ann passed.

:toast:

I have been moping around DU ever since Molly passed away and I lost my DU "job" of posting Molly's latest columns. This news has cheered me up considerably

I love his comment

I love his comment

Molly would be proud. :applause:

And what a prestigious award it is being named after Molly Ivins....

Molly would be proud. :toast:

And responses like that only elevate him in my estimation.

AWESOME that Keith was chosen for this huge honor. Molly would be proud.
Only problem is: who will they give it to next year?
Can Keith receive it in perpetuity?

I'd vote for that!

Thank you, Keith Olbermann. You are the lone voice of sanity in an insane world.

Good for you.

:thumbsup:

when you're off script again ala repuke debate)

Hit 'em hard, KO!

You can find one near you to buy/subscribe:

http://aan.org/alternative/Aan/NewsweeklyDirectory

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the Charleston City Paper is FREE!

...demanding impeachment.

...or congratulating Keith!

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:applause:

The number of journalists who would be worthy recipients next year is mighty thin...

Keith is the best

Congratulations Keith we owe you so much. Thank You so very much!

...KO is OK, but he travels in a rotten vessel.

Whenever... people are deceived and form opinions wide of the truth, it is clear that the error has slid into their minds through the medium of certain resemblances to that truth. (Socrates)

Many thanks to Keith for pointing out the differences.