In June 2007 , he replaced the late progressive columnist Molly Ivins with a column to be syndicated nationally by Creators Syndicate .
Sirota was a contributor to OpenLeft , a now - defunct progressive political blog .
In June 2007 , Sirota replaced the late progressive columnist Molly Ivins with a column to be syndicated nationally by Creators Syndicate .
Sirota was a contributor to OpenLeft , a now - defunct progressive political blog .