Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and Ms. magazine co-founder, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the iconic feminist activist and co-founder of Ms. magazine, died at 92 in New York City, with tributes emphasizing her decades-long fight for bodily autonomy, equality, and inclusion. Her groundbreaking journalism, including the 1963 Playboy Club exposé, helped ignite the modern women’s movement while shaping how mainstream media viewed women’s issues. Beyond Ms., she helped launch New York and Ms. magazines, and she spent years on the road amplifying other women’s voices and challenging dominant narratives about feminism. Tributes highlighted her listening-first approach and her belief in making space for diverse women’s experiences, not just defining a single face of feminism. Her legacy extended into education and organizing, with institutions and programs honoring her work and continuing to train the next generation of organizers. The public reaction reflected a recognition that her influence reached far beyond a single movement, reshaping culture, politics, and everyday choices about power and representation.