Robin Morgan, feminist, poet and editor, dies at 85

Robin Morgan, a prominent feminist, poet, and editor, passed away at the age of 85. Known for her radical activism during the second-wave feminist movement, Morgan was born as a wholesome child star in the 1940s and '50s. Her career spanned across poetry, essay writing, editing, and activism, leaving a lasting impact on the modern women's movement.

She organized the first protest against the Miss America pageant in 1968 and edited the influential anthology "Sisterhood is Powerful" in 1970, which is considered an essential text of the women's movement. Morgan was widely credited with coining the term "herstory" and popularizing the clenched fist/female symbol icon of the liberation movement.

Her poetry, such as "Monster" and "Arraignment," played a crucial role in capturing the spirit of the feminist movement. In her personal life, Morgan was married for over 20 years to poet Kenneth Pitchford and had a diverse set of relationships.