California leaders reflect on legacy of Gloria Steinem, feminist icon

Hours after the news broke that civil rights activist and award-winning journalist Gloria Steinem, who became one of the faces of women's liberation, had died at the age of 92, California leaders reminisced on the legacy she left behind.

Steinem dedicated her life to the cause of equality and civil rights, rising from working-class roots to become a leader of the women's rights movement in the late 1960s and '70s. She was also one of the founders of New York and Ms. magazines, inspired to create media centered on women's perspectives.

"Gloria Steinem was a force of nature. A fierce advocate for women’s rights and human rights, she was a deeply empathetic leader and friend," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

"Gloria will be remembered around the world as one of the most iconic and impactful leaders of our time."

The world learned of the iconic thought leader's death on Wednesday, Sept. 2, after it was announced on her official Instagram page.

"Steinem passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her," the post read. "Gloria's near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very…

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