Archive · 3 Sep 2026

Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem, Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92

Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem, Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92

Gloria Steinem was a famous American writer and activist.

She worked to promote women’s rights and equality.

She helped start Ms. Magazine.

She traveled widely to speak at schools, rallies, marches, and community centers.

She became one of the best-known leaders of the U.S. women’s movement.

She died at her home in New York City at age 92.

Her foundation said she helped people feel seen and heard.

Steinem said that meeting other people in person was important for building empathy.

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