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    Ruth Bader Ginsburg has Died at Age 87

    September 18, 2020 /

    Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the first Jewish woman to serve on the Supreme Court. After Sandra Day O’Connor, she was the second woman to serve. Ruth Bader Ginsburg died from metastatic pancreas cancer today, Friday, September 18, 2020. Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg’s dying wish was, to quote her, “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.” Ruth Jane Bader was born on March 15, 1933 in Brooklyn. She went on to live an amazing life, where she overcame numerous hurdles and achieved many firsts. A true heroine of our time who is greatly revered and she will continue to be a powerful…

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