{
  "id": 5716203,
  "title": "For feminists, the deaths of Parton and Steinem days apart deliver a double dose of grief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/for-feminists-the-deaths-of-parton-and-steinem-days-apart-deliver-a-5716203",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T04:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/dolly-parton-gloria-steinem-feminism-5f110d1478405b7b2dacc06dec7d7082"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem, two iconic figures in the feminist movement, passed away just eight days apart, leaving a profound impact on the world. Steinem, known for her overt political activism, founded Ms. Magazine and dedicated her life to empowering women, while Parton, a beloved country music singer, embraced her identity as a southern woman who told stories through her music and encouraged everyone to follow their dreams. Despite their different approaches, both women taught women that they had the power to shape their own destinies and support each other along the way. As many mourn the loss of these two remarkable women, some have noted that their deaths represent a double dose of grief and worry about who will take their place at the forefront of women's rights.",
  "summary": "One shaped and delivered the language of feminism. The other rejected the label but showed how feminism can be done: with a microphone dusted in rhinestones, and without apology. Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton embodied two…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem died eight days apart.",
    "Steinem founded Ms. Magazine, Gloria Steinem advocated women's rights.",
    "Parton's country music encouraged dreams and empowerment."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The passing of Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem leaves a void in the feminist movement, raising concerns about who will carry the torch for women's empowerment and rights.",
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "For feminists, the deaths of Parton and Steinem days apart deliver a double dose of grief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/for-feminists-the-deaths-of-parton-and-steinem-days-apart-deliver-a",
        "published": "2026-09-05T04:09:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}