Gloria Steinem Brought Women Together to Change the World
Author Meg Wolitzer reflects on the feminist activist's lasting legacy

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton got Gloria Steinem’s endorsement in her bid for U.S. Senate. But that’s not what matters to her about the feminist icon, who died this week at the age of 92. “She inspired me not just because of what she did that was so very public and out front and trailblazing…
Author Meg Wolitzer reflects on the feminist activist's lasting legacy
The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women - but her activism was not without backlash.
A feminist icon who co-founded Ms. magazine, Steinem spent more than six decades as a journalist, editor, activist and organizer.
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
The activist and writer, who died yesterday at the age of 92, steadfastly fought for her belief that women could change the world together.