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  "id": 5310800,
  "title": "Feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem dies at 92",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/feminist-writer-and-activist-gloria-steinem-dies-at-92",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T11:09:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
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    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0903/1590200-gloria-steinem-death/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gloria Steinem, a pioneering American feminist writer, activist, and organizer, has passed away at the age of 92. The co-founder and consulting editor of Ms. Magazine, Steinem devoted her life to advocating for gender equality, women's civil and reproductive rights. She was a beacon of change, inspiring generations of women with her words and actions. Born on March 25, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, Steinem's journey began with moving frequently due to her father's antique dealer business, which made her attend school irregularly until her seventh grade. Following her parents' separation when she was 11, she took care of her mother, who suffered from mental breakdowns and depression, shaping her perspectives on social injustice and marriage. After graduating from Smith College, Steinem pursued a career in journalism, becoming a Playboy bunny for a short period, which inspired her ground-breaking exposé 'A Bunny's Tale.' Her activism intensified after attending an abortion speak-out in a New York church, leading to the founding of Ms. Magazine in 1971, which tackled issues such as abortion, sexism, equal pay, and domestic violence. Steinem received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2013, the highest civilian honor in the United States. Her legacy continues to inspire women worldwide to challenge discrimination and strive for equality.",
  "summary": "Gloria Steinem, the American writer, lecturer, activist and organiser who fought for gender equality and women's civil and reproductive rights for more than five decades, has died, her foundation said. She was 92 years old.",
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        "title": "Gloria Steinem, feminist activist and American writer, dies at 92",
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        "title": "Renowned feminist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/gloria-steinem-pioneering-feminist-and-journalist-who-went-undercover",
        "published": "2026-09-03T11:03:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "US feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92",
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        "published": "2026-09-03T11:26:47.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "‘SINGULAR JOURNEY’: Feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies at 92",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/singular-journey-feminist-activist-gloria-steinem-dies-at-92",
        "published": "2026-09-03T11:36:29.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "US feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/us-feminist-icon-gloria-steinem-dies-at-92-5333918",
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