The prima facie evidence provision in this case ignores all of the contextual factors that are necessary to decide whether a particular cross burning is intended to intimidate. The First Amendment does not permit such a shortcut.

The family unit plays a critical role in our society and in the training of the generation to come.

A moment of silence is not inherently religious.

I loved my husband very much, and it was heartbreaking to have him develop Alzheimer's disease, and to stand by and watch him decline in his ability to take care of himself.

I tried to decide each case based on the law and the Constitution.

We have a complex system of government. You have to teach it to every generation.

For students, understanding the separate and unique functions of each branch of government can help them understand how different kinds of government officials can help solve different kinds of problems.