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Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, dies at 92
Journalist and feminist icon Gloria Steinem passed away at the age of 92. For six decades, she was a prominent voice, bringing feminist ideas to mainstream America. Steinem's personal experiences, including an illegal abortion at 22, fueled her lifelong advocacy for reproductive rights. She died at her New York City home, remembered for her ability to make others feel heard. Steinem gained national recognition in 1963 for her undercover work as a Playboy Bunny. She chronicled and organized within the emerging feminist movement. A pivotal moment for Steinem was a 1969 abortion speak-out, which solidified her personal connection to the cause. She co-founded Ms. magazine, reaching a mass audience with feminist perspectives. Steinem was instrumental in founding the National Women's Political Caucus and championed the Equal Rights Amendment. She acknowledged learning feminism from Black women and collaborated with Black feminist organizer Dorothy Pitman Hughes, challenging sexism, racism, and classism. Steinem's final memoir is slated for publication soon, and her home will continue to serve as a space for social justice movements.