Episode 13: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (The Notorious RBG)
Controversial Figures
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspired many during her 87 years of life, and certainly during her 27 years serving as a justice on the US Supreme Court, the 2nd woman to ever do so in America.
Ruth was strong in her values and the absolute definition of grit. She would be notably dubbed "The Notorious R.B.G." by a law student via a popular Tumblr page, and named on Forbes magazine's list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women, and Time magazine's 100 most influential People.
So, how did Ruth break through multiple glass ceilings for men and women in her lifetime and what legacy does she leave behind? Find out today on the Controversial Figures Podcast.
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A Look Back at Some of RBGs Biggest Achievements. Breeze JMU. https://www.breezejmu.org/culture/a-look-back-at-some-of-rbgs-biggest-achievements/article_5543fa14-0124-11eb-80fe-1f6d6eceaf7b.htmlHow to Remember the 'Notorious RBG'. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/24/opinions/ruth-bader-ginsburg-notorious-rbg-deeper-meaning-joseph/index.htmlRBG. Documentary. Magnolia Pictures. 2018. https://www.rbgmovie.comRuth Bader Ginsburg. https://achievement.org/achiever/ruth-bader-ginsburg/Ruth Bader Ginsburg apologizes to Colin Kaepernick. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/14/politics/ruth-bader-ginsburg-apologizes-colin-kaepernick/index.htmlRuth Bader Ginsburg Fast Facts. https://www.cnn.com/2013/03/07/us/ruth-bader-ginsburg-fast-facts/index.htmlRuth Bader Ginsburg on Kaepernick protests. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/10/politics/ruth-bader-ginsburg-colin-kaepernick/index.htmlRuth Bader Ginsburg. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Bader_GinsburgRuth Bader Ginsburg Wishes This Case Had Legalized Abortion Instead of Roe v. Wade https://time.com/5354490/ruth-bader-ginsburg-roe-v-wade/Music: The 6 is Silent by SkyjellyStart for FREE
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