Justice Ginsburg Explains the Origin of 'The Notorious R.B.G.'

The transcript discusses the rise of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) to fame, particularly through the nickname 'Notorious RBG', which was inspired by a student's reaction to the Supreme Court's decision in the Shelby County case. This case involved the Voting Rights Act of 1965, where the court struck down a key provision, leading to significant political and social implications. The student channeled her frustration into creating a blog that popularized RBG's dissent. Additionally, the transcript touches on Felicity Jones's portrayal of RBG in a movie, highlighting her dedication to capturing RBG's essence.

What was the initial public perception of the speaker before gaining widespread recognition?

• A controversial politician

• A well-known public figure

• Relatively unknown

• A famous movie star

Who was responsible for creating the 'Notorious RBG' persona?

• A second-year law student

• A famous rapper

• A Supreme Court judge

• A movie director

What was the key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that the Supreme Court struck down?

• The right to bear arms

• The formula for pre-clearance

• The formula for tax collection

• The right to free speech

What was the political challenge in renewing the Voting Rights Act after the Supreme Court's decision?

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of public interest

• No member of Congress wanted to admit ongoing discrimination

• Opposition from the President

What was the purpose of the bailout provision in the Voting Rights Act?

• To enforce stricter voting laws

• To allow states to opt-out of federal laws

• To enable jurisdictions with clean records to exit pre-clearance

• To provide financial aid to states

What commonality did the speaker share with the Notorious B.I.G.?

• Both were law students

• Both were famous musicians

• Both were born and bred in Brooklyn

• Both were Supreme Court judges

How did Felicity Jones prepare for her role as the speaker in the movie?

• By attending law school

• By listening to tapes of the speaker's speeches

• By visiting the Supreme Court

• By reading books about Brooklyn