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20 Quotes From Ruth Bader Ginsburg That Showcase Her Immense Wisdom
RBG passed on an incredible legacy and so much wisdom.
13 September 2021
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Here are some Ruth Bader Ginsburg quotes that we can learn so much from.
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I Wasn't Registered To Vote Before RBG Died — Now I Can't Wait To Cast My Ballot
Do not let Ruth Bader Ginsburg's work die with her. Register to vote today and be the change you wish to see!
04 October 2020
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On September 18, 2020, we lost an amazing, resilient, and powerful woman: Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, Ginsburg made history.
All throughout Ginsburg's career, she fought in the face of adversity, even before her she had a seat on the Supreme Court, consistently fighting over gender discrimination and gender-based stereotyping in legislation and regulations.
But, Ginsburg fought many of her own battles, as well.
After the birth of her daughter, she had to bear the news that her husband was diagnosed with testicular cancer. And through this turbulent time, Ginsburg not only attended her classes, but also her husband's classes. Ginsburg still managed to make the Harvard Law Review. In June 2010, Ginsburg lost her husband of 25 years to metastatic cancer.
Ginsburg, herself, in 1999, was diagnosed with colon cancer, the first of five bouts with cancer. Through all her battles, Ginsburg never missed a day on the bench. Cancer in no way slowed Ginsburg down. In fact, she began to work with a personal trainer, Bryant Johnson, two times per week, in the justices-only gym. And before her 80th birthday, Ginsburg was able to complete 20 push-ups.
Resilience and power are the two words that come to mind when I think of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg was a woman who, despite the gender discrimination going on, broke those walls — and kept breaking them. With the election coming up, if not already, registering to vote, should be your priority.
As Desmond Tutu said, "If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen to side with the oppressors."
So, this election, do not let your voice go unheard. Every vote counts. Do not sit back, and wait to see change. Go out there, and make the change you want to see. Ginsburg fought for injustices and discrimination. Now, it is her time to rest and for us to step up and make sure her legacy is not forgotten.
Before the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I had never registered to vote. I simply did not see the need too. But, with the news of Ginsburg's death, and in watching her funeral live on TV, and seeing so many women and citizens pay their respects, with many crying, both young and old, I began to realize that I wanted my voice to be heard, I wanted to make sure that in honor of Ginsburg, I would not sit back silently.
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RBG's Passing Has Left The Affordable Care Act In Great Peril — And Trump Knows It
With California v. Texas looming, it's crucial to acknowledge the millions of constituents in danger should the ACA be ruled unconstitutional.
26 September 2020
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With the sudden and devastating death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on September 18 due to complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer, a new sense of terror and urgency is added to a prevalent issue: healthcare. Specifically, the Affordable Care Act (ACA). On November 10, exactly one week after Election Day, the Supreme Court is set to again review the constitutionality of the ACA in the case of California v. Texas.
In the lower courts, a federal appeals court ruled on a case that was started by a group of Republican state officials and fervently supported by both Trump and his administration and declared that because the Republican-dominated Congress lowered the mandate tax penalty to zero in 2017, the ACA's minimum essential coverage provision — referred to as the individual mandate — was unconstitutional in nature as the individual mandate was no longer a tax.
Because of this reasoning, the Trump administration wishes to make invalid the entirety of the ACA.
Prior to Ginsburg's death, this lawsuit had little chance of succeeding. However, the Supreme Court vacancy, which Trump wishes to promptly fill with a conservative justice, has made it so that the ACA's very existence is at stake. Along with Chief Justice John Roberts, Ginsburg had voted in favor of preserving the ACA in the past, but there may not be the votes to uphold the ACA if Trump replaces her prior to the election.
As someone who at times grew up alongside unemployed parents, I know all too well the burden of not having adequate healthcare.
I found myself in and out of hospitals in my junior year of high school after discovering a tumor located in my left breast. However, the cost of the various visits and examinations proved very costly and I still haven't had it removed years later. Life without healthcare and the support it provides is difficult, sometimes impossible.
If Trump succeeds in replacing Ginsburg and the ACA is ruled unconstitutional, the effects will be astronomical. Tens of millions of Americans will be directly impacted. The Medicaid expansion will be nullified. Many individuals who have or are at risk of having pre-existing conditions will be forced to pay extortionate amounts or be outrightly denied coverage.
The threat of ACA's destruction has galvanized Democratic voters.
Democrats raised $71 million in the hours after Ginsburg's death to combat Trump and his administration in the upcoming election. In my opinion, that's not enough — we must act.
Former Vice President Joe Biden, unlike Trump, has used his platform to bring awareness to the dangers of suspending the ACA in the middle of a pandemic that has resulted in more than 200,000 deaths, emphasizing how vulnerable and susceptible our population will be should the ACA be ruled unconstitutional. Biden has established a plan that seeks to protect and expand the ACA.
Ensure you are registered to vote and vote. Lives are at stake.
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Students Are Living Through A Pandemic, Protests, And The Loss Of Icons And Still Trying To Get Their Degree
No doubt we are living in an unprecedented time.
24 September 2020
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As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, the death toll has hit dramatic heights and impacted each of our lives in different ways.
One of the most uniquely impacted groups of people is university students.
Temple University
Temple University, after 212 COVID cases, finally transitioned their classes to fully virtual. And though some campuses have been hit harder than others, and some less than others, students are experiencing this very real shift in their education.
Miami University
At Miami University, there have already been over 1,000 cases recorded, even though the campus has not resumed classes in person, instead opting for online classes.
One creator had this to say about reopening:
"I know everyone wants to get back to normal life and returning back to college is one of those things that allow us to feel normal again, but there is nothing normal about the students, faculty, and families of those students and faculty members at Miami possibly getting deathly ill.
I just think as a school with the motto "Love and Honor," there's no better way of loving and honoring each other than by not putting each other at risk of getting sick."
Another student talked about the party scene happening at Miami University. On September 5, police busted a party of over 20 people.
One of the officers asked a student if it was accurate that he tested positive for COVID-19, to which he replied "yes," claiming that they all have it.
The bodycam footage tells the whole story.
Michigan State University
Whereas at Michigan State, virtual classes seem to be going better than expected, helping students learn valuable skills. One creator said, "In some cases, learning at home has actually been for the better this semester. One thing that learning at home has taught me is to have better time management."
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Students across the country have had to deal with a pandemic as they attempt to return to the classroom to get their degrees. Their life has been a mix of social distancing, wearing masks, taking virtual classes, getting tested, and still trying to be college students.
No doubt we are living in an unprecedented time. College students are not the only group of people affected by the pandemic. And the pandemic is not the only massive societal thing happening.
There have been important developments in the Breonna Taylor case and the Black Lives Matter movement that students and faculty at universities like Arizona State University are tackling head-on. And famous women's rights activist and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away this month. A huge loss for our country.
So while we wait for a potential COVID-19 vaccination, students across the country are wrestling with everything that's going on — fighting for racial justice, mourning the loss of massive icons, and returning to school in the midst of one of the worst pandemics in U.S. history.
It's not easy, but when we make it out on the other side, hopefully, our country and each of us will be better off than when it began.
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Florida Residents, Here Is Your Step-By-Step Guide For Registering To Vote
Every state is different, so get familiar with your county's regulations early!
23 September 2020
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The 2020 presidential election is coming up fast and it's important now more than ever to know the resources available to voters. With COVID-19, this election looks a bit different this year — mail will be slower, and polls will have longer lines and more health and safety regulations. Because of this, knowing where to register if you haven't already, checking your registration status, and requesting a vote-by-mail ballot is crucial information to be aware of.
Each state has different links and different websites, so this information primarily pertains to Florida residents.
Registering to vote:
If you are a Florida resident who is not registered to vote, your first step is to visit RegistertoVoteFlorida.gov. There you will provide your personal information such as a home address, party affiliation, citizenship status, among other questions. It's quick and easy and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. A few weeks after you finish it, you will be sent a voter registration card that details your on-record information and your designated polling station.
If you are registering to vote online, by mail, or in person, the deadline is on October 5.
Checking if your registered and updating your information:
It's common for people who have moved or changed party information to forget to update their registration information. In order to do so, visit this website and select your county's link. A new page will populate with your county's supervisor of elections, and you will need to click on the linked web address. For most county sites, there is a box or button towards the top of the screen the says something along the lines of "check my information." It will ask you a few simple questions to find your file and present you with your information.
When reviewing your registration information, check to make sure your current address is correct, your party affiliation is up-to-date, and that your registration is active.
Requesting a vote-by-mail ballot:
Requesting a vote-by-mail ballot in Florida follows almost all of the same steps as checking your voter registration information. Visit this website and select your county's link, and click the web address listed in order to go to your county's election page. Up towards the top, there will likely be a "request a vote-by-mail ballot" option. It will ask you basic information such as your address, birth date, and contact information in order to submit your request.
According to Florida's Division of Elections, "The deadline to request that a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed is no later than 5 p.m. on the 10th day before the election." Florida's Division of Elections also states that "a returned voted ballot must be received by the Supervisor of Elections' office no later than 7 p.m. (local time) on Election Day."
So, request your vote-by-mail ballot by October 24 and send it back out no later than the evening of Election Day. Obviously, the sooner the better. Every vote matters and it's important to make sure yours is counted.
Checking the status of your vote-by-mail ballot:
Tracking your ballot is a really cool way to make sure your vote is counted. Visit Florida's voter information lookup website and input your information. It'll bring up your general voter information, but towards the top will be a button that says "view vote-by-mail ballot status." Click this and it will provide you with the dates your ballot was requested, when it was mailed to you, and when it was received from you.
The United States Postal Service also provides Informed Delivery, which tracks the location and delivery of your ballot for free.
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This information will hopefully get Floridians started with the voter registration process and filling out their vote-by-mail ballots if needed. Some county websites might be set up slightly differently, but all of the necessary information is reachable on the websites here.
It's time to register, show up, and vote!
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Died At Age 87, Just 46 Days Away From The Election
She died of complications as a result of metastatic pancreatic cancer.
19 September 2020
1934
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at the age of 87.
BREAKING: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died https://t.co/91Nw4ZVJsP— Axios (@Axios) 1600472222.0
She died from complications as a result of metastatic pancreatic cancer. 'RBG,' as many of her fans famously called her, was a titanic female figure that many looked up to.
Ginsburg was a vehement champion of women's rights and was only the second woman to be a justice on the Supreme Court. She was an advocate for gender equality and reproductive rights.
According to Axios, shortly before passing, Ginsburg wrote the following statement to her granddaughter, Clara Spera: "My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed."
With her now empty seat on the Supreme Court, there is a chance that President Trump will appoint a new justice before his first term as president is up.
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