Gloria Steinem, feminist leader and Ms. Magazine cofounder, dies at 92

The co‑founder of *Ms.* magazine, Letty Cottin Pogrebin, was honored Tuesday with the National Women’s History Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her decades‑long advocacy of women’s rights. The ceremony, held in Washington, D.C., recognized Pogrebin’s role in launching the groundbreaking feminist publication in 1971 and her subsequent work as a journalist, author, and public speaker championing gender equality.

Since the magazine’s inception, Pogrebin has contributed investigative pieces on reproductive health, workplace discrimination, and political representation, helping to shape public discourse on women’s issues. Her earlier activism included participation in the 1968 Women’s Strike for Equality and leadership in organizations such as the National Organization for Women. Over the past six decades, she has authored several books, testified before Congress, and mentored emerging feminist writers, cementing her legacy as a central figure in the modern women’s movement. The award underscores her enduring influence on both the media landscape and policy reforms aimed at advancing gender equity.