Feminist icon Gloria Steinem, Ms. Magazine co-founder, dies at 92
Summary
Groundbreaking feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine and a strong advocate for women's rights, has passed away peacefully at her New York City home at the age of 92.
How coverage differs
Left outlets universally mourn Gloria Steinem as a feminist icon and groundbreaking campaigner, while right outlets acknowledge her as a feminist writer and activist without the celebratory tone.
- Left: Remembering a feminist icon's lifelong fight for women's rights Left-leaning outlets universally mourn the passing of Gloria Steinem, celebrating her as a 'feminist icon' and 'groundbreaking campaigner' who profoundly shaped women's rights and journalism. They emphasize her enduring legacy and the transformative impact of her activism and co-founding of Ms. Magazine.
- Center: Remembering Gloria Steinem: Trailblazing voice for women's rights and equality Center outlets neutrally report the death of Gloria Steinem at 92, acknowledging her significant role as a 'potent voice of US feminism' and co-founder of Ms. Magazine. They provide factual accounts of her life and impact on generations of women.
- Right: Feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem dies at 92 Right-leaning outlets report on Gloria Steinem's death, identifying her as a 'feminist writer and activist' without the celebratory tone seen in left-leaning coverage. They acknowledge her role in the feminist movement but do not highlight her as an 'icon' or 'groundbreaking' figure.