We hold that the reckless disregard for human life implicit in knowingly engaging in criminal activity known to carry a grave risk of death represents a highly culpable mental state that may be taken into account in making a capital sentencing judgment not inevitable, lethal result.

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

The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy. The problem comes when healthy criticism is replaced with more destructive intimidation and sanctions.

Half the states have stopped making civics and government a requirement for high school. Half.

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

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

I had become increasingly concerned in recent years about the lack of civics education in our nation's schools. In recent years, the schools have stopped teaching it. And it's unfortunate.