Texas teacher’s union commemorates the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The Texas AFT teacher’s union recently posted in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg shortly following her passing, noting not only her accomplishments, but also her commitments to her ideals and convictions.

The piece recognizes Ginsburg both for her fearless advocacy for gender equality throughout her life and career, as well as her consistent record for supporting minority communities in her time as a Supreme Court justice. 

“Her unfailing sense of justice reminded us of its awesome power, and her unbending sense of duty reminded us to remain committed to protecting our democracy, our Constitution and the rule of law,” Randi Weingarten, AFT President, was quoted as saying in the post. “But it was her personal courage and resilience, especially in the face of illness, that reminded us just how much strength one single person can have.”

A short biography of Ginsburg’s accomplishments posted by the union speaks to her graduation from Cornell University and her law degree won from Columbia. She then went on to assist the American Civil Liberties Union in the launching of their Women’s Rights Project, as well as working as a law professor. 

Ginsburg served for six year in the District Court of Appeals for the D.C Circuit, after being nominated to the bench by then-President Jimmy Carter, according to the post.

She is remembered for voting on landmark cases such as United States v. Virginia, Shelby County v. Holder, and Obergefell v. Hodges, according to the post  She also supported increasing enrollment for students of color in higher education cases. 

As someone who had to fight throughout her life for recognition and who blazed a trail into the highest reaches of legal achievement that other women still follow, the post also acknowledges Ginsburg’s unflagging support for gender equity in schools and broadening the reach of Title IX.