— And what she thought about Roe v. Wade being overturned
September 3, 2026
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In interviews and emails, Gloria Steinem shared with Associated Press reporters over the years her thoughts on social changes she had witnessed as a leading voice for women, the importance of abortion rights, and the correct way to respond when being called the B-word.
The author and feminist icon was typically blunt, but also laced her words with wit and humor. For her 2019 compilation of some of her most famous quotations, Steinem chose the title: "The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!"
