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Ginsburg Family and Allies Condemn RBG Award Choices

The family of late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg criticizes the selection of Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, and others for the RBG Award, calling it a deviation from her legacy.

Overview

  • Late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's family and former colleagues express outrage over the selection of this year's RBG Award honorees, including Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch.
  • The RBG Award, initially intended to honor 'women of distinction,' has been criticized for straying from its mission and Ginsburg's values.
  • Family statement and a letter from former Ginsburg clerk Trevor Morrison demand the removal of Ginsburg's name from the award if its original criteria are not restored.
  • The Dwight D. Opperman Foundation, responsible for the award, faces backlash for including individuals who allegedly do not embody Ginsburg's commitment to justice and equality.
  • The controversy arises as the award expands to include male recipients for the first time, with the ceremony scheduled for April 13 at the Library of Congress.