The activist made the movement mainstream – and became a receptacle for its hopes and disappointments

Iconic activist, who began her career as a journalist, spent decades speaking all over the world with messages that championed women's rights; father was Jewish

A pioneering activist and journalist, Steinem was one of the women’s liberation movement’s most outspoken advocates.

Gloria Steinem, a leading figure in the women's rights movement and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has passed away at her New York City residence. Her tireless advocacy and public…