RBG Queen of Hearts T-shirt

RUTH BADER GINSBURG T-SHIRT

Here’s one Thought Criminal that goes against the grain of our usual lineup. Coming from Russian Jewish roots, Mrs. Ginsberg was a true American hero and champion for liberal rights amid a backdrop of traditionally conservative Supreme Court justices. Mrs. Ginsburg stepped in to fill some very big shoes following Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s retirement.

RBG was a staunch fighter for women’s rights and against gender discrimination, and for abiding to international law and against excessive search and seizure, sometimes at the chagrin of others. This RBG t-shirt features a striking portrait of America’s most tenacious patriot and depicts the Supreme Diva as the queen of our hearts.

For those who need a bit more context, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a Supreme Court Justice who served from 1993 until her death in 2020 (RIP Queen RBG). She was known for her strong and often dissenting opinions on important legal cases, and one of her most famous dissents was in the case of Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

In this case, Lilly Ledbetter, a former employee of Goodyear, claimed that she had faced discrimination in the form of lower pay due to her gender. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Goodyear, stating that Ledbetter should have filed her complaint within 180 days of the initial discriminatory pay decision, rather than waiting until the end of her employment to file the complaint.

Ginsburg strongly disagreed with this decision, and she wrote a powerful dissent in which she argued that the 180-day limit was unfairly burdensome for employees who may not realize they are being paid less than their colleagues due to discrimination. She pointed out that pay discrimination often occurs gradually, and it can be difficult for an employee to detect it until the pay gap has grown significantly over time.

Ginsburg’s dissent received widespread attention and was seen as a rallying cry for those fighting against pay discrimination. It was eventually cited as the basis for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, which extended the time limit for employees to file pay discrimination complaints.

Ginsburg’s powerful dissent in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is just one example of her dedication to fighting for justice and equality. Throughout her career, she was known for her fierce and unwavering commitment to these principles, and her legacy will continue to inspire and guide future generations.