Tributes to Gloria Steinem are flooding in, from Hollywood to Capitol Hill

NPR News Thursday 03 September 2026, 19:04 UTC By Rachel Treisman 1 min read

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Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many called her not only an inspiration but a friend.(Image credit: Francois Nel)

Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many called her not only an inspiration but a friend.

(Image credit: Francois Nel)

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