Death of Gloria Steinem
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Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and Ms. Magazine co-founder, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem founded the National Women's Political Caucus in 1971 with Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm and Bella Abzug.
Gloria Steinem died at her home in New York City.
Gloria Steinem worked undercover as a Playboy Bunny for an exposé in 1963.
“It was clear that label was being assigned to me. The most hurtful part is that you work very hard, and people say it’s because of your looks.”
Gloria Steinem life in pictures and commentary
Steinem's article "A Bunny's Tale," in which she went undercover at the Playboy Club, was published six years before the 1969 abortion speak-out.
Roe v. Wade was struck down.
Steinem had an illegal abortion in London in 1957 while en route to a postgraduate fellowship in India.
Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Steinem's death was announced by her foundation.
Steinem's 1969 article 'After Black Power, Women's Liberation' cemented her place as a feminist icon.
Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92
Steinem's memoir 'My Life on the Road' is dedicated to Dr. John Sharpe, the doctor who performed her abortion.
Steinem graduated magna cum laude from Smith College in 1956.
Steinem spoke at the 2017 Women's March on Washington.