Political leaders from Sacramento, California and beyond were devastated Friday to learn of the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a staunch advocate for women’s rights and an iconic national figure who served on the highest court for 27 years.
While many responded with a sense of despair, they challenged themselves and others to continue Ginsburg’s fight for a just society that provides equality for all. Here’s a selection of their comments on social media:
California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Justice Ginsburg. Her career and her life were an inspiration to me. She was one of our country’s greatest jurists.”
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An alternative take:
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Very nice tribute.
ReplyDeleteAnother take from Luke Gittos at Spiked which ties in with his book "Why Rape Culture is a Dangerous Myth":
https://www.spiked-online.com/2020/09/22/the-supreme-court-is-no-friend-of-progressive-politics/?fbclid=IwAR1_06SSf2GJ86Kh6PDdIpO6SUhPqBJas5VPkccNDhtfIurZrnviHj32ZII