Sandra Day O'Connor's Contribution to Women's History

A few days after Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's retirement announcement, the news media has begun seriously analyzing her contribution as the first woman appointed to the US Supreme Court, and as an inspiration to other women in the legal field. (I also note how many of these articles are written by female reporters -- another sign of change over the years since O'Connor was first appointed.)

• Pioneering jurist molds strong legacy - Abigail Tucker - Chicago Tribune
• Feminists on O'Connor: A Mixed Verdict - Hanna Rosin - Washington Post
• O'Connor leaves a different world for female lawyers - Newhouse News Service - The Plain Dealer
• 'The guiding light' - Katherine Reynolds Lewis - The Oregonian
• From early on, grit ingrained in O'Connor - Jan Crawford Greenburg - Chicago Tribune
• O'Connor opened door for everyone, state justice says - Jake Rigdon - Marshfield News-Herald
• Women Lawyers Say O'Connor Inspired Their Careers - Kansas City InfoZine