Gloria Steinem, a potent and elegant voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms Magazine, died at 92 at her home in New York City, her foundation’s social media pages reported on Thursday.
American writer, lecturer, activist and organiser Gloria led the feminist movement from the late 1960s onwards and died on Wednesday. Her foundation, in an Instagram post, wrote, “Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to listen to others, to make others feel seen and heard.”
View this post on Instagram
“Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves. Gloria lived true to her independent spirit, always with curiosity and a great sense of humor,” the foundation added in its post.
Gloria began her career as a journalist and reported on an undercover assignment related to degrading conditions in Hugh Hefner’s Playboy empire in 1963, which, according to an AP report, she later came to regret. About six years after that, Gloria appreciated a meeting with women who spoke out boldly in favour of abortion rights, with changing her career path.
In a response to AP in 2022, Gloria, who herself underwent a secret illegal abortion at the age of 22, said, “That speak-out was the beginning of activism for me. Either our control over our own bodies is equal, regardless of sex or race, or we’re not living in a democracy.”
Speaking about Gloria, film and theater director Julie Taymor, during an interview with New York Times in 2017 had said, “From reluctant spokesperson to a beacon of positive change, hers is a singular journey – an American leader who can speak to us all.”
In 2020, Taymor directed the movie “The Glorias,” which was based on the activist’s life across the years and based on her autobiography “My Life on the Road” which became a best-selling book in 2015. Steinem said she considered herself “an entrepreneur of social change,” Reuters reported.
The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis.
A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students.
All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence.
Core Team
The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy:
Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership.
Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage.
Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More
