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Gloria Steinem, trailblazing figure in women's liberation movement, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, trailblazing figure in women's liberation movement, dies at 92

Summary

Gloria Steinem, an important leader in the women's rights movement and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died at the age of 92. She passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, according to the Gloria Steinem Foundation.

Key Facts

  • Gloria Steinem helped start Ms. Magazine, the first major magazine run and written by women.
  • Ms. Magazine played a key role in raising awareness about women’s rights and social justice.
  • Steinem worked to include women’s voices in politics and fought for voting rights and female political candidates.
  • She supported causes like reproductive freedom and protection from domestic violence.
  • Gloria Steinem promoted women’s involvement in media and created Take Our Daughters to Work Day.
  • The exact cause of her death has not been announced.
  • Her upcoming book, *An Unexpected Life*, was mentioned by her foundation.
  • The foundation plans to make her home a center for social justice movements.
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