Summary
She co‑founded Women's Magazine in 1971, providing a platform for women’s stories and issues such as equal pay, abortion rights, and domestic violence.
Steinem helped establish the National Women’s Political Caucus, the Coalition of Labor Union Women, and the Women’s Media Center, organizations that promoted women's political participation and workplace fairness.
In 2013, President Barack Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, recognizing her influence on American society.
Her autobiography, My Life on the Road, and the film The Glorias chronicle her life and activism.
Steinem died at age 92, leaving a legacy of empowerment and social change.