RIP RBG

"Fight for the things you care about. But do it in a way that would lead others to join you". Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 

As the world knows by now, the brilliant trailblazer and Supreme Court Justice; Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on September 18, 2020 due to complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer. 

Her career began as a law professor and pioneer advocating for women's legal rights. Ms. Ginsburg was a tireless forerunner undoing laws barring women's equal rights. She served just shy of three decades on the nation's highest court. Ms. Ginsburg was well know as a liberal icon and loved by many.

My friend, Susie, found out about RBG's death from a text she received from her 10 year old granddaughter. How about that? Ms. Ginsburg's words were not only felt by adults but reached young girls, as well. What a courageous and inspiring role model she was.

Hundreds gathered outside the Supreme Court leaving flowers, notes and other items in tribute to RBG. In San Francisco's Castro District a huge congregation of gays and straights lit candles and carried signs expressing their love, admiration and sorrow over her death. This scene was repeated multiple times in cities across our country.

Unfortunately, a political firestorm threatens to overshadow the tributes, as it appears certain President Trump will nominate a replacement in the upcoming week. As Joe Biden has said: "...this is an abuse of power". And I agree. What else is new? 

Ms. Ginsburg will be paid the highest honor as the first woman ever to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol, an honor granted since 1852 to America's most distinguished citizens. And a most distinguished citizen she was.

RIP RBG.

xo