Sep 25 WATCH: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes history again, lying in state at Capitol By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press While politicians heatedly debate over replacing Ginsburg on the court, others are reflecting on how she advocated for women's rights and how she tried to reach just decisions as a jurist. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 56:46 Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy — and the Supreme Court’s future By PBS NewsHour Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of women’s rights and the Supreme Court's second female justice, died Sept. 18 at her home. Her work on sex discrimination cases early in her career helped accelerate gender equality in the U.S. Ginsburg… Continue watching
Sep 24 After RBG’s death, this poet urges us to follow in her steps By Joshua Barajas In writing her poem, “In the Steps of RBG,” Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer’s message was: “Wow, you did it. And now, it’s our turn.”… Continue reading
Sep 24 What every Democratic senator has said about filling a Supreme Court vacancy in an election year By Lisa Desjardins With less than six weeks until the presidential election, the White House is preparing to nominate a new Supreme Court justice, following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has insisted that the nominee… Continue reading
Sep 24 ‘As ugly and divisive as it was for Kavanaugh’: Midwest voters brace for Supreme Court fight By Daniel Bush MILWAUKEE — As Washington readies for a bruising Supreme Court nomination battle just weeks before the election, Jamie Kyser is following the news with a growing sense of alarm. If Senate Republicans fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat, Kyser, a… Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy and the court’s future, a PBS NewsHour Special By Courtney Vinopal Tonight, Sept. 24, the PBS NewsHour will air a special looking at Ginsburg's life and legacy, as well as the upcoming battle to replace her. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 8:39 Justice Stephen Breyer remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘She was a rock’ Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer were friends and longtime allies in their approach to the law. In a conversation with Judy Woodruff, Breyer remembers his friend's brilliance, attention to detail and dedication to her work. Continue watching
Sep 24 WATCH: Trump pays respects to late Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump paid respects to late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Thursday morning, just two days before he announces his nominee to replace her on the high court. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH LIVE: Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at the Supreme Court – Day 2 By Associated Press Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose Sept. 24 at the Supreme Court, as a series of memorial events this week to honor the late justice continues for a second day. Continue reading
Sep 23 5 of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s most powerful Supreme Court opinions By Marcia Coyle Although there were many facets to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's evolution as a cultural icon, the strength of her legacy as a U.S. Supreme Court justice rests in the power of her words in her written opinions. Continue reading