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Gloria Steinem

Born March 25, 1934

Gloria Steinem is a writer, political activist, and feminist organizer. She was a founder of New York and Ms. magazines. She co-founded the National Women’s Political Caucus, the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Free to Be Foundation, and the Women’s Media Center in the United States. As links to other countries, she helped found Equality Now, Donor Direct Action, and Direct Impact Africa. For her writing, Steinem has received the Penney-Missouri Journalism Award, the Front Page and Clarion awards, the National Magazine Award, the Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Society of Writers Award from the United Nations, and the University of Missouri School of Journalism Award for Distinguished Service in Journalism. In 2013, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. In 2019, she received the Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum.

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Books14

Our Red Book: Intimate Histories of Periods, Growing & Changing

Our Red Book: Intimate Histories of Periods, Growing & Changing

2022

with Nina Bassman, Florence Given, Judy Blume and Tanaya Winder

The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!: Thoughts on Life, Love, and Rebellion

The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!: Thoughts on Life, Love, and Rebellion

2019
How I Became a Writer

How I Became a Writer

2016
In Praise of Women's Bodies

In Praise of Women's Bodies

2016
My Life on the Road

My Life on the Road

2015
As If Women Matter : The Essential Gloria Steinem Reader

As If Women Matter : The Essential Gloria Steinem Reader

2014
On Self Esteem and Scholars, Witches And Other Freedom Fighters

On Self Esteem and Scholars, Witches And Other Freedom Fighters

2013
To Be Real

To Be Real

1995
Moving Beyond Words

Moving Beyond Words

1993
Revolution from Within

Revolution from Within

1991
The Trouble With Rich Women

The Trouble With Rich Women

1986
Marilyn: Norma Jeane

Marilyn: Norma Jeane

1986
Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions

Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions

1983
Men and Women Talking

Men and Women Talking

1981

Collections1

Written By Herself - Autobiographies Of American Women An Anthology

Written By Herself - Autobiographies Of American Women An Anthology

1994

with Vida Dutton Scudder, Louise Bogan, Harriet A. Jacobs, Margaret Mead, Maya Angelou and Ellen Glasgow