What was a problem was the excessive amount of media attention to the appointment of the first woman and everything she did. Everywhere that Sandra went, the press was sure to go. And that got tiresome; it was stressful. Sandra Day O'Connor amountappointmentattention share on social
I think we may be seeing the beginnings of a resurgence of civic-mindedness in this country. Hopefully the younger generations, which came out in record numbers during the last presidential election, will pass their enthusiasm on to their children. Sandra Day O'Connor beginningchildcivic share on social
There was no hostility at the court when I arrived. Sandra Day O'Connor arrivecourthostility Change image and share on social
The No Child Left Behind Program was an incentive to the schools to get their kids up to snuff on math and science and reading. Sandra Day O'Connor childincentivekid Change image and share on social
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. Sandra Day O'Connor branchfunctiongovernment share on social
The members of the court were just delighted to have a ninth member - male or female. They were all kind and welcoming. Sandra Day O'Connor courtdelightfemale Change image and share on social
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. Sandra Day O'Connor clearconstitutioncritical Change image and share on social
My hope is that 10 years from now, after I've been across the street at work for a while, they'll all be glad they gave me that wonderful vote. Sandra Day O'Connor givegladhave Change image and share on social
I've always said that at the end of the day, on a legal issue, I think a wise old woman and a wise old man are going to reach the same conclusion. Sandra Day O'Connor conclusiondayend Change image and share on social
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. Sandra Day O'Connor criticismcriticizedemocracy Change image and share on social
