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Gloria Steinem, defining symbol of women’s movement dies at 92

NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became the most visible symbol of the U.S. women's movement and remained a fierce and eloquent advocate for equality for six decades, has died.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became the most visible symbol of the U.S.

women's movement and remained a fierce and eloquent advocate for equality for six decades, has died.

With her trademark streaked hair and large aviator glasses, Steinem, a co-founder of Ms.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became the most visible symbol of the U.S. women's movement and remained a fierce and eloquent advocate for equality for six decades, has died. With her trademark streaked hair and large aviator glasses, Steinem, a co-founder of Ms.

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