Gloria Steinem, a groundbreaking feminist campaigner and journalist, passed away on Wednesday at her home in New York. She was 92 years old.
Steinem became a highly visible and successful face of the second-wave feminist movement, often seen as personifying the movement itself. Her work included using her public profile to advocate for women's rights and dignity, making them a mainstream concern in America.
In 1972, Steinem co-founded Ms. magazine, which played a significant role in bringing the women's liberation movement to newsstands across the country. Beyond media, she also campaigned to establish the feminist movement as a political force within the Democratic party.