The power I exert on the court depends on the power of the power of my arguments, not my gender

I'm a judge. It seemed to me that it was critical to try to take action to stem the criticism and help people understand that in the constitutional framework, it's terribly important not to have a system of retaliation against decisions people don't like.

I wanted to be a cattle rancher when I was young, because it was what I knew and I loved it.

Parents should continue to become more involved with their communities, and more involved in their children's education.

A fundamental premise of American democratic theory is that government exists to serve the people. ... Public records are one portal through which the people observe their government, ensuring its accountability, integrity, and equity while minimizing sovereign mischief and malfeasance

Having family responsibilities and concerns just has to make you a more understanding person.

The framers of the Constitution were so clear in the federalist papers and elsewhere that they felt an independent judiciary was critical to the success of the nation.