Gloria Steinem, the influential writer, activist, and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has passed away at the age of 92, according to her foundation. For over five decades, she stood as a towering figure in the movement for gender equality, reproductive rights, and women’s civil liberties. Steinem, who famously referred to herself as an "entrepreneur of social change," spent her life championing the voices of others, famously noting that true empowerment comes from listening to the stories of the women she met. Her legacy as a tireless advocate for justice was cemented in 2013 when she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

Known for her iconic style and unwavering commitment to intersectional feminism, Steinem’s career was defined by her ability to challenge the status quo. From her early days as a journalist writing the groundbreaking exposé "A Bunny's Tale" to her role in establishing organizations like the National Women’s Political Caucus and the Women’s Media Center, she consistently shifted the cultural conversation. Even after her passing, she remains remembered as a revolutionary force who believed that social change was rooted in the collective power of women. Her life, which spanned everything from pioneering magazines to documentary work on social issues, serves as a testament to her lifelong mission of achieving equality both inside and outside the home.