Gloria Steinem, Co-Founder of Ms. Magazine and Prominent Feminist Activist, Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, a leading figure in the U.S. feminist movement and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died at age 92 in her New York City home. Known for her iconic appearance and passionate advocacy, she spent much of her life traveling to speak on women's rights issues across campuses and public forums. Steinem began as a journalist before becoming an activist after witnessing powerful discussions about abortion rights in the late 1960s. She later reflected that these moments marked the start of her activism journey. Her views were deeply shaped by personal experiences, including undergoing an illegal abortion at age 22. Her legacy is tied to advancing gender equality and reproductive rights, with a belief that empathy grows strongest when people gather in person.
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