Second-Wave Feminist Activist Gloria Steinem Dies At 92

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‘Lighting your own candle for Gloria makes you part of this global and celestial community’

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Why it matters: Steinem shaped decades of feminist advocacy and public conversation about women's rights and gender equality, leaving a legacy that influenced policy, culture, and activism across generations.
Most affected: Feminist advocates and organizations — Lose a towering public figure and strategic voice in ongoing gender equality campaigns.
Women who came of age during the second-wave movement — Lose a prominent activist who articulated and pushed forward their political priorities.
Likely next: Whether major feminist organizations and media outlets issue formal statements on her influence and legacy.

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