Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92
Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NBC News · Sep 3, 2026 at 5:55 AM ET
- Coverage span: 3h 1m
- Coverage: 15 reports from 12 independent publications
- Coverage growth: 5 → 12 publications in 2h 35m
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BBC NewsTier A
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92(opens original report in a new tab)NPRTier A
Dems demand DHS fund election security. And, journalist Gloria Steinem has died(opens original report in a new tab)Two Democrats are demanding that Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of the midterms. And, trail-blazing journalist Gloria Steinem has died. — NPR
NPRTier A
Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92(opens original report in a new tab)At a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom. — NPR
CBC NewsTier A
Gloria Steinem, leading U.S. feminist and author, dead at 92(opens original report in a new tab)Gloria Steinem, the celebrated U.S. author and activist who became one of the most potent voices of the feminist movement, has died. She was 92. — CBC News
ABC NewsTier B
Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92(opens original report in a new tab)"Gloria’s near-century on earth were years well-lived," an official social media account said. — ABC News
AxiosTier B
Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, dies at 92(opens original report in a new tab)Gloria Steinem, the journalist, activist and organizer who became the most recognizable face of the U.S. women's movement, died Wednesday at 92. The big picture: Steinem resisted being cast as feminism's singular face,… — Axios
CBS NewsTier B
Gloria Steinem, trailblazing figure in women's liberation movement, dies at 92(opens original report in a new tab)Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a leader in raising awareness about gender equality and violence against women, and for promoting inclusion, representation and social justice for women and girls. — CBS News
Al JazeeraTier B
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies aged 92(opens original report in a new tab)Cofounder of Ms Magazine was a strong advocate for women's rights throughout her life. — Al Jazeera
ABC NewsTier B
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92(opens original report in a new tab)Gloria Steinem, the most visible symbol and potent voice of the U.S. women's movement in the '60s and '70s and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for the rest of her life, has died at 92 — ABC News
CBS NewsTier B
Journalist and feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem dies at 92(opens original report in a new tab)Gloria Steinem, who co-founded Ms. Magazine and played a significant role in the women's liberation movement, died Wednesday at 92, her foundation announced Thursday on social media. — CBS News
DeadlineTier B
Gloria Steinem Dies: Feminist Icon And Activist & Co-Founder Of Ms. Magazine Was 92(opens original report in a new tab)Gloria Steinem, the American feminist icon and founder of Ms. magazine, has died aged 92. A joint post from her Instagram account and The Gloria Steinem Foundation confirmed she had yesterday “passed passed away… — Deadline
Fox NewsTier B
Gloria Steinem, feminist writer and activist, dead at 92(opens original report in a new tab)Feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92, according to a statement posted on her Instagram page Thursday. — Fox News
France 24Tier B
🔴 Gloria Steinem, feminist trailblazer and award-winning journalist, dies at 92(opens original report in a new tab)NBC NewsTier B
Gloria Steinem, fierce feminist trailblazer, dies at 92(opens original report in a new tab)Gloria Steinem, the indefatigable feminist and journalist whose activism revolutionized the personal and professional lives of women, has died. — NBC News
NBC News PoliticsTier C
Trailblazing Feminist and Social Activist Gloria Steinem Dies at 92(opens original report in a new tab)Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist and journalist whose activism revolutionized the personal and professional lives of women has died at 92. Steinem dedicated her life to causes ranging from reproductive freedom… — NBC News Politics
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