{
  "id": 5487300,
  "title": "Gloria Steinem lived to see a powerful backlash against her vision of feminism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/gloria-steinem-lived-to-see-a-powerful-backlash-against-her-vision-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T04:02:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/09/03/gloria-steinem-lived-to-see-a-powerful-backlash-against-her-vision-of-feminism"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gloria Steinem, 92, passed away on Wednesday, having witnessed a powerful backlash against her vision of feminism. The fight for abortion rights initially propelled Steinem into feminism, but now reproductive rights, motherhood, and gender roles dominate cultural debates. The 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion, was overturned in 2022, leading to 13 states instituting bans and another four shortly after. Steinem called this a setback for democracy, but Christian conservatives celebrated it as a victory. Conservative activists, such as Vice President JD Vance and influential groups like the Heritage Foundation, have encouraged young women to marry quickly and prioritize family over career. This campaign arguably aims to recede the influence of feminism, which they believe has promoted the idea that marriage and family are lesser pursuits. Steinem herself, who never had children, maintained that her decision was a great choice for others. She continued to advocate for reproductive choice as a cornerstone of women's empowerment.",
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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."
}