{
  "id": 5341551,
  "title": "Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism, dies at 92",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/gloria-steinem-a-potent-voice-of-us-feminism-dies-at-92",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T13:32:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/gloria-steinem-a-potent-voice-of-us-feminism-dies-at-92-1.500662244"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gloria Steinem, a prominent writer and activist in the US women's movement, passed away at the age of 92. Steinem, known for her distinctive look and aviator glasses, was a co-founder of Ms. Magazine and made numerous appearances at college campuses and community events. She believed in the importance of being physically present to empathize with others, as she stated in a 2015 interview. Steinem's activism began with a secret illegal abortion at age 22 and was reignited by a women's speak-out on abortion rights six years later. Despite a fear of public speaking, she became a vocal advocate for various issues, including women's rights, Korean reconciliation, and genital mutilation. Throughout her life, Steinem remained a visible presence, leading events and publishing a picture book with Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee. Her wit and humor remained intact even in her later years, and she often used laughter as a defense against hostility. Steinem was born in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up in an unconventional household.",
  "summary": "New York: Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the US women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92. With her trademark streaked hair parted down the middle and large aviator glasses, Steinem, a co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a hugely recognisable presence…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}