TIME Tribute Edition - Gloria Steinem: Her Revolutionary Life, 1934-2026

Writer, activist, organizer, cultural icon. Gloria Steinem helped bring the fight for women’s equality into the American mainstream and became one of the most recognizable voices of the modern feminist movement. In this special edition, TIME explores the experiences, ideas, and determination that shaped her revolutionary life.

Trace Steinem’s evolution as a journalist and activist, including the early assignments that brought her national attention and the political awakening that transformed her career. Revisit the women’s protests and social movements that defined an era, and explore how Steinem challenged sexism in politics, media, advertising, and American culture.

The issue also examines the connections between feminism and civil rights, the power of organizing women around shared goals, and the continuing pursuit of equality. Through defining moments and personal reflections, readers discover how Steinem turned journalism into a platform for change.

Insightful and thought-provoking, this special edition offers a compelling portrait of a woman whose activism helped reshape American life and whose quest for equality continues.