A dissent has been issued by the family of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, regarding an award named after her. The family has requested that her name be removed from the award after the Opperman Foundation, responsible for the award, decided to honor both Elon Musk and conservative media mogul, Rupert Murdoch.
In a statement released by the family, they expressed their disapproval of the foundation's decision, stating that it deviated significantly from the original purpose of the award and the values that Justice Ginsburg upheld. The family clarified that they have no association with the award and highlighted that its initial intention was to recognize women of distinction.
This year, however, the foundation expanded the scope of the award to include men, a move that the family of Justice Ginsburg finds unacceptable. The 2023 recipient of the award was announced to be Barbara Streisand, further emphasizing the shift in focus from recognizing women to including men in the honor.
The family's objection underscores their belief that the Opperman Foundation's decision to broaden the award's criteria goes against the legacy and principles that Justice Ginsburg championed throughout her career. By distancing themselves from the award and advocating for the restoration of its original purpose, the family aims to uphold the values and ideals that Justice Ginsburg held dear.
