Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks during a 2018 event at Roger Williams University Law School in Bristol, Rhode Island.
Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesPoliticians, celebrities and many others took to social media Friday to pay tribute to the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at age 87 from complications related to pancreatic cancer.
Ginsburg, a political, cultural and feminist icon to many, was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in 1993. She was the second woman appointed to the court, and served more than 27 years.
"A powerful legal mind and a staunch advocate for gender equality, she has been a beacon of justice during her long and remarkable career," former president Jimmy Carter posted online. "I was proud to have appointed her to the US Court of Appeals in 1980. We join countless Americans mourning the loss of a truly great woman."
President Donald Trump released a statement calling her a "titan of the law."
Former U.S. president Barack Obama tweeted, "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought to the end, through her cancer, with unwavering faith in our democracy and its ideals. That's how we remember her. But she also left instructions for how she wanted her legacy to be honored."
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought to the end, through her cancer, with unwavering faith in our democracy and its ideals. That’s how we remember her. But she also left instructions for how she wanted her legacy to be honored. My statement: https://t.co/Wa6YcT5gDi
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 19, 2020
Former vice president Joe Biden wrote, "Ruth Bader Ginsburg stood for all of us. She was an American hero, a giant of legal doctrine, and a relentless voice in the pursuit of that highest American ideal: Equal Justice Under Law. May her memory be a blessing to all people who cherish our Constitution and its promise."
Ruth Bader Ginsburg stood for all of us. She was an American hero, a giant of legal doctrine, and a relentless voice in the pursuit of that highest American ideal: Equal Justice Under Law. May her memory be a blessing to all people who cherish our Constitution and its promise.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 19, 2020
U.S. Senator and Democratic candidate for vice president Kamala Harris wrote, "Tonight we mourn, we honor, and we pray for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her family. But we also recommit to fight for her legacy. Doug and I send our heartfelt prayers to Jane and James, and the entire Ginsburg family, particularly on this holy day of Rosh Hashanah."
Tonight we mourn, we honor, and we pray for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her family. But we also recommit to fight for her legacy.
Doug and I send our heartfelt prayers to Jane and James, and the entire Ginsburg family, particularly on this holy day of Rosh Hashanah. pic.twitter.com/SNyqZCznfv
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 19, 2020
Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton tweeted that "Justice Ginsburg paved the way for so many women, including me. There will never be another like her. Thank you RBG."
Justice Ginsburg paved the way for so many women, including me. There will never be another like her. Thank you RBG.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 19, 2020
Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren shared her memories of her friendship with Ginsburg.
"Ruthie was my friend and I will miss her terribly," Warren tweeted. "The T-shirts simply labeled "RBG" made her notorious. But it was her wit, her tenaciousness, and her skill as a jurist that made her an icon. As a young mom heading off to Rutgers law school, I saw so few examples of female lawyers or law professors. But Ruthie blazed the trail. I'm forever grateful for her example -- to me, and to millions of young women who saw her as a role model."
As a young mom heading off to Rutgers law school, I saw so few examples of female lawyers or law professors. But Ruthie blazed the trail. I’m forever grateful for her example — to me, and to millions of young women who saw her as a role model.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) September 19, 2020
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani called Ginsburg "a credit to the court."
"I disagreed with many of her decisions but they were all well reasoned and well-argued," he tweeted. "She was a close friend of her ideological opposite, Justice Scalia. They both loved opera, law and the U.S.A. May She Rest In Peace."
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a credit to the Court.
I disagreed with many of her decisions but they were all well reasoned and well argued.
She was a close friend of her ideological opposite, Justice Scalia.
They both loved opera, law and the U.S.A.
May She Rest In Peace
— Rudy W. Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) September 18, 2020
US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell posted a statement online as well. "The Senate and the nation mourn the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the conclusion of her extraordinary American life."
The Senate and the nation mourn the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the conclusion of her extraordinary American life.
My full statement: pic.twitter.com/NOwYLhDxIk
— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) September 19, 2020
Bill and Melinda Gates also paid tribute to Ginsburg.
"Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazer who devoted her entire career to fighting for equal justice for women, because she knew it would improve life for everyone," Bill Gates tweeted. "America is a better place because of her service. I am inspired by her life and legacy."
Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazer who devoted her entire career to fighting for equal justice for women, because she knew it would improve life for everyone. America is a better place because of her service. I am inspired by her life and legacy. https://t.co/hFksGoIXXZ
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) September 19, 2020
"At the core of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's extraordinary life was a simple conviction: 'Women belong,' she said, 'in all places where decisions are being made,'" Melinda Gates tweeted. "She was a brilliant jurist, an inimitable Supreme Court justice, a force for equality and integrity -- and she was one of my heroes. There will never be another RBG, but we are a much better, fairer country for all that she gave us."
She was a brilliant jurist, an inimitable Supreme Court justice, a force for equality and integrity—and she was one of my heroes. There will never be another RBG, but we are a much better, fairer country for all that she gave us.
— Melinda Gates (@melindagates) September 19, 2020
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also commented, "My heart goes out to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's family and loved ones. She was a trailblazing jurist, and champion of gender equality and justice for everyone. Her legacy will live on through future generations."
My heart goes out to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s family and loved ones. She was a trailblazing jurist, and champion of gender equality and justice for everyone. Her legacy will live on through future generations.
— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) September 19, 2020
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki tweeted, "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, thank you for your legacy. You inspired generations of women, including myself, my sisters & my daughters. Thank you for leading the way and showing all of us that we can work together to uphold justice."
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, thank you for your legacy. You inspired generations of women, including myself, my sisters & my daughters. Thank you for leading the way and showing all of us that we can work together to uphold justice.
— Susan Wojcicki (@SusanWojcicki) September 19, 2020
"The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice," Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York tweeted. "Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president."
The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) September 18, 2020
"The passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a tremendous loss to our country," Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont tweeted. "She was an extraordinary champion of justice and equal rights, and will be remembered as one of the great justices in modern American history."
The passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a tremendous loss to our country. She was an extraordinary champion of justice and equal rights, and will be remembered as one of the great justices in modern American history.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) September 19, 2020
Feminist writer and social commentator Roxane Gay tweeted, "RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It is an immense loss. And the fate of the country should not rest on one woman's shoulders however giant they were. I'm so sorry for her family and friends."
RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It is an immense loss. And the fate of the country should not rest on one woman’s shoulders however giant they were. I’m so sorry for her family and friends.
— roxane gay (@rgay) September 18, 2020
Captain Marvel actor Brie Larson tweeted, "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. Thank you, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We'll keep pushing our way into all the places we've yet to be invited."
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”
Thank you, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We’ll keep pushing our way into all the places we’ve yet to be invited.
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) September 19, 2020
Other Ginsburg fans posted admiration of her and what she meant to them over the years.
“I liked the actress who portrayed me (Kate McKinnon) and I would like to say "Gins-burn" sometimes to my colleagues.” - Ruth Bader Ginsburg #SNL pic.twitter.com/10opnFf2wJ
— Kate McKinnon News (@UpdatedMcKinnon) January 21, 2018
A shock. A sadness. A great loss. The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves a hole in a nation already reeling. She is an American hero, in every sense. We can honor her by joining to carry forth her legacy of equality, empathy, and justice. May she Rest in Peace.
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) September 18, 2020
Her rest is earned. It is our turn to fight.
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 19, 2020
The great Zora Neale Hurston said, “There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”
This year is profound in that it is asking AND answering.
As we remember the wonder that was #RuthBaderGinsburg, let us bend more toward justice with the moral arc of the universe. pic.twitter.com/EZLmbcjNp9
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) September 19, 2020
The passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a tragedy for our nation. She was a pioneer, a fighter, and an inspiration. Her name and legacy will be celebrated for as long as America endures. May she Rest In Peace and may our thoughts be with her family and many friends.
— Laurene Powell Jobs (@laurenepowell) September 18, 2020
I am gutted. Words cannot express how much Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg meant to me. Her impact is almost too great to describe in plain words. Please honor her legacy of protecting the rights of women and minorities by voting this November. pic.twitter.com/cUaq8vTsfY
— sophia elaine (12,072) (@SophiaEHanson) September 18, 2020
"When I’m sometimes asked when will there be enough [women on the supreme court]? And I say ‘When there are nine.’ People are shocked. But there’d been nine men, and nobody’s ever raised a question about that."
— Greg "Wear Your Mask" Proops (@GregProops) September 18, 2020
-Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg#RuthBaderGinburg#Feminist pic.twitter.com/78OP4SOAor
A long life that still feels too short. Strength, persistence, determination and such a force to be reckoned with. Ruth Bader Ginsburg will sure be missed but continue to inspire and create change. Thoughts to her family and friends. Notorious RBG 👑🧡 pic.twitter.com/Z6lyyQTARq
— Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (@MumilaaqQaqqaq) September 19, 2020
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg For 27 years Justice Ginsburg was our voice for equality of women on the @Scotus She was the judicial heroine of our time. My heart is broken .
— Cecile Richards (@CecileRichards) September 19, 2020
I'm so sorry to learn that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed away. She was a tireless advocate for women's rights and progressive causes throughout her life.
The Senate must not be allowed to replace her until the next president is sworn into office.
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) September 18, 2020
RBG had faith in humankind’s ability to better itself, to shed irrational bigotries, to come together in the pursuit of the greater good. She believed our current period of history will be remembered as an “anomaly.” It is now up to us to prove her right. https://t.co/oDsaNIUvFU
— Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC) September 18, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a titan of justice. Her jurisprudence expanded the rights of all Americans, shaping our lives for the better. And her example now shines within the history of our country, there to inspire generations. pic.twitter.com/GffcMQivDx
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) September 18, 2020
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