What a loss. Just the sense of not having Justice Ginsberg in the world shakes the solidity of an already shaken soul. We in the public interest lawyering community, as well as all of those who work to repair the world, feel adrift. Again. John Lewis. Elijah Cummings. Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
An
important thing about Justice Ginsberg’s legacy is what only happened, and
could only happen, in the last decade. As the Justice got older, she got
cooler – or so pop culture decided. How often does that happen? Our
young country mostly relishes youth and forgets to honor elders. But as an
octogenarian, Justice Ginsberg became RGB. Notorious for her extraordinary
tenacity, intelligence, and wit. The law and the Court were noticed. Girls
had a hero in a wise old woman who led with her words, analysis, truth,
writing, and public speaking. Those were her super powers. That was her
might.
The
Center for Medicare Advocacy, our colleagues, and country are mourning. Many of
us have the honor of doing so as lawyers and as part of the lawyering
community. We will continue to advocate for older people, and for everyone left
behind in these transactional times.
Ruth
Bader Ginsberg’s memory is a blessing – and a constant instruction to do
justice.
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