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  "id": 5370941,
  "title": "Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/feminist-activist-and-journalist-gloria-steinem-dies-aged-92-5370941",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T17:06:51.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/world/feminist-activist/2026/"
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  "account": "Gloria Steinem, a prominent feminist activist and journalist, died at the age of 92 on Wednesday at her New York City home, surrounded by loved ones. Her foundation announced that she had passed away peacefully. Born on March 25, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, Steinem had a challenging childhood, and she didn't attend school full-time until she was 12 years old. After university, she embarked on a research scholarship to India, where she spent two years assisting village women in organizing non-violent protests against government policies, which ignited her passion for grassroots activism. She later moved to New York City to pursue a career as a freelance writer and became a columnist for New York Magazine. Steinem co-founded the Women’s Action Alliance, dedicated to combating sexism, more than five decades ago. Her career as a journalist led her to co-found Ms. magazine, one of the first publications to focus on women's issues beyond housekeeping and beauty. During the 1970s, Steinem actively advocated for women's reproductive rights, including obtaining an illegal abortion herself at 22 and celebrating the US Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which granted women the constitutional right to abortion. She also championed same-sex marriage legalization, equal rights, and pay for women, while protesting against the death penalty and female genital mutilation. Steinem, one of the primary voices advocating for women's reproductive rights in the 1970s, was born and raised in a difficult environment, eventually moving to New York City to begin her journalistic career. Her unique ability to listen to others, making them feel seen and heard, allowed her to inspire others to embrace their true selves. President Barack Obama honored her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013, recognizing her as the highest civilian honor in the US. Her foundation noted that Steinem continued her fight for equality until the very end, dedicating her last years to community and writing, hosting \"Talking Circles\" for guests, and leaving a lasting impact on social justice movements. Tributes poured in after the news of her passing, with fellow writers and feminists expressing their gratitude, acknowledging her significant influence on their lives and the world.",
  "summary": "Gloria Steinem, who became a leader of the women’s liberation movement in the US, has died aged 92. In a post on Instagram, her foundation said she “passed away peacefully” at her home in New York City on Wednesday, “surrounded by many who loved her”. Steinem, who was a writer and magazine editor, co-founded the […]",
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    "Gloria Steinem, 92, died in New York City surrounded by loved ones",
    "Co-founded Ms. magazine and Women’s Action Alliance in 1970s",
    "Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded in 2013 for women's rights advocacy"
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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."
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