Clarence Thomas

Silence speaks volumes (and so does interrupting women and making mean jokes).

A media law and ethics expert on the landmark ruling that safeguarded the press' right to be wrong.

The decision means the law will remain in effect.

The Supreme Court has just lost its strongest voice. His sudden silence leaves a major void.

As even the commercial-speech evolution of the mute Clarence Thomas fairly shouts, this is one business-friendly Supreme Court.