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Gloria Steinem's Legacy Defining Modern Feminism And Women’s Journalism
The retrospective traces her journalism, organizing and public honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and decades of feminist activism.
- Gloria Steinem, the prominent feminist activist, died Wednesday at age 92, a statement on her Instagram confirmed. The longtime leader had been in declining physical health.
- Steinem gained national attention in 1963 after working undercover at the Playboy Club. She co-founded the National Women's Political Caucus in 1971 and launched Ms. Magazine in 1972.
- In 2015, Steinem joined 10,000 Korean women at the DMZ to champion peace. President Barack Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013, the nation's highest civilian honor.
- Dr. Katherine Turk, a historian at UNC-Chapel Hill, said Steinem's influence extended far beyond the feminist movement. "Gloria Steinem was a feminist trailblazer and activist for justice for all oppressed people," Turk said.
- Steinem's legacy continues to shape conversations about equality and opportunity across generations. "I know she will be an icon for many generations to come," advocates noted of her enduring influence.
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Gloria Steinem atop feminist book stack
·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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Why Gloria Steinem’s legacy matters for the feminist movement and its many waves
Gloria Steinem also visited India in the 1950s and collaborated with Indian feminists to discuss common concerns. Few managed to bring the kind of accessibility she did to issues such as reproductive rights.
·Noida, India
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Coverage Details
Total News Sources12
Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
46% Left
L 46%
C 36%
R 18%
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