Ruth Bader Ginsburg

RBG memorial at Capitol

Ruth Bader Ginsburg left behind a powerful environmental legacy

In addition to championing women’s rights, late US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg took a strong and sophisticated stand on protecting nature and the climate.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg left behind a powerful environmental legacy
A silhouette of protest signs outside the US Capitol

Unlike US, European countries tend to pick top judges with bipartisan approval on ideologically balanced high courts

Unlike US, European countries tend to pick top judges with bipartisan approval on ideologically balanced high courts
the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wears a bright red suit jacket

RBG’s early days in Sweden shaped her fight for women’s equality

RBG’s early days in Sweden shaped her fight for women’s equality
A crowd of people are shown in the dark of night outside of the brightly lit facade of the US Supreme Court and holding signs and flags.

Ginsburg's impact on women spanned age groups, backgrounds

Ginsburg's impact on women spanned age groups, backgrounds
Voters cast their ballots in US midterm elections in Ferguson, Missouri, on November 4, 2014.

Think our voting system is colorblind? Think again

Think our voting system is colorblind? Think again

Ginsburg draws connection between immigration reform, fair pay for women

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been involved in some of the court's most important decisions. In a one-on-one interview, Ginsburg explained that she views the Second Amendment as outdated, and drew connections between fair pay for women and immigration reform.

Ginsburg draws connection between immigration reform, fair pay for women

Justice Ginsburg offers insights on legal questions, women's role in law

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has spent decades working in the legal system and in her time has helped push the rights of women. After two decades as a Supreme Court justice, Ginsburg says she is committed to working until her body no longer allows it.

Justice Ginsburg offers insights on legal questions, women's role in law

Transcript: Interview with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Transcript: Interview with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down key provision of Voting Rights Act

The provision of the Voting Rights Act that states which jurisdictions must get federal permission for changes to their voting standards was struck down on Tuesday by a divided Supreme Court. The overall law remains in tact, but will require Congressional action for pre-clearance to happen.

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down key provision of Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Provision of Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Provision of Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court Sidesteps Affirmative Action Ruling

Supreme Court Sidesteps Affirmative Action Ruling

U.S. Supreme Court Justices appear skeptical of Defense of Marriage Act

The Court heard the second of two cases regarding same-sex marriage this week. Legal scholar Emily Bazelon says the Justices' comments indicate that the Court could strike down the law which prevents legally married same-sex couples from receiving federal benefits.

U.S. Supreme Court Justices appear skeptical of Defense of Marriage Act

Affirmative Action to Warrantless Wiretapping: The Upcoming Supreme Court Term

Affirmative Action to Warrantless Wiretapping: The Upcoming Supreme Court Term

Chief Justice Roberts joins majority in upholding Obama's health care law

President Obama's health care law has survived one of the most historic Supreme Court battles in decades. The court upheld most of the law's provisions, including the individual mandate, in a split 5-4 decision that will affect millions of Americans.

Chief Justice Roberts joins majority in upholding Obama's health care law
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SCOTUS Rules On Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Supreme Court unanimously agreed yesterday to reject a lawsuit brought on by six states, New York City, and several land trusts, seeking to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from major power plants. Jeff Rosen of George Washington University joins us.

SCOTUS Rules On Greenhouse Gas Emissions