Controversy Surrounding the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award

SOURCE npr.org
The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award, previously given to accomplished women, will now be given to men and women who have made extraordinary accomplishments. This year's recipients include controversial figures like Martha Stewart, Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, Michael Milken, and Sylvester Stallone, which has sparked backlash from Ginsburg's family.

Key Points

  • The award named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been given to men and women this year, deviating from its original mission of honoring extraordinary women.
  • The new criteria for the award include individuals like Martha Stewart, Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, Michael Milken, and Sylvester Stallone, who have controversial backgrounds.
  • Ginsburg's family has criticized the foundation for straying from the original purpose of the award and not consulting them about the changes.
  • The Opperman Foundation has yet to respond to the criticisms from Ginsburg's family.