Tributes continue after Gloria Steinem dies at 92 in New York

In short: People are continuing to share tributes to Gloria Steinem after her death at age 92.

What's going on

Readers and public figures are still paying tribute to Gloria Steinem, the feminist activist, journalist, and co-founder of Ms. magazine. Reports said she died on Wednesday in New York City. No cause of death was disclosed, and her foundation said she “passed away peacefully” at home, surrounded by loved ones.

Steinem was widely described as a central figure in the modern women’s movement in the United States. Coverage has noted that she spent more than five decades speaking and writing about gender equality. That included support for abortion rights, equal pay, and other civil rights issues.

Many tributes focus on how long her influence lasted, not just what she did in any single moment. The idea is similar to praising an architect, not only for one building, but for the way a whole neighborhood was designed and shaped over time. The Guardian reported that Hillary Clinton called Steinem “one of the architects of the entire structure of women’s equality.”

What to watch

More tributes and reflections are likely in the days ahead, including memories from people she worked with and people she inspired. Coverage may also revisit key moments from her career, including her role at Ms. magazine and her organizing work. Because no cause of death has been made public, reporting may continue to focus mainly on her life and legacy rather than medical details.

Source: NYTimes