Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a former supreme court justice, was born on March 15th, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York.
The legendary Ginsburg made equality possible in more ways than one. Her legacy is full of history-making and groundbreaking achievements. She was the second woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Ginsburg’s career is a long and triumphant journey, so let us jump right into it!
In 1960 Ginsburg struggled to gain employment when she first entered the field of law, at times getting rejected because she was a woman. Although, a breakthrough came in 1961 when she was hired as a law clerk by Edmund L. Palmieri. She went on to work for Palmieri for two years.
After spending some time abroad in Sweden researching the country’s civil procedures, Ginsburg became a professor at Rutgers University Law School. Unfortunately, this would be one of the many times she faced adversity due to her gender. The school notified her that she was going to make less money than her male counterparts.
1970 brought another one of the many notable accomplishments of Ginsburg’s. She co-founded the law journal Women’s Rights Law Reporter, the first law journal that spoke solely on the rights of women. She ended her tenure with Rutgers in 1972, but continued her teaching career at Columbia Law School from 1972 to 1980.
June 18th, 1980, Ginsburg began her rise to becoming the icon she is today. She received confirmation by the Senate for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals.
These accomplishments alone make her monumental legacy undisputable! Now, let us hop right into what The Notorious RBG is known for, her time as a Justice on the Supreme Court!
Bill Clinton nominated Ginsburg for a seat on the supreme court on June 2nd, 1993. On August 5th, 1993, history was made when she obtained her commission. She took her judicial oath five days later.
The Notorious RBG may not have solved all issues regarding inequality during her years of service, but she tried her best! Some of the things that she participated in changing include,
- Aiding to make it against the law for the Virginia Military Institute to refuse the admission of women based on their gender.
- Advocating for women and their right to receive abortions.
- Speaking against the ruling in the case of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby.
RBG’s life is one that many aspire to emulate. She faced adversity because of her gender and ultimately triumphed! She stood by her loving husband as he battled cancer while still attending law school. She is one strong woman!
The things she accomplished in her lifetime aided in furthering gender equality. There is not a moment that goes by that we should ignore her efforts in changing the American Judiciary System.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on September 18th, 2020, due to complications caused by pancreatic cancer. This nation misses her dearly.