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Gloria Steinem’s Death Leaves Abortion Fight Renewed

9/6/2026

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Gloria Steinem Dies

Gloria Steinem died at age 92 in New York City.
Steinem called the 2022 overturn of Roe v. Wade a democratic setback.
After the overturn, 13 states banned abortion.
After the overturn, four states imposed six-week abortion limits.
The Heritage Foundation proposes $2,500 federal deposits for couples marrying before age 30.

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Steinem Hub Preserved

Gloria’s Foundation will keep the Upper East Side brownstone as a permanent organizing hub.
The foundation currently occupies one floor of the five-story building.
Two additional floors are planned for future use.
Steinem rented the East 73rd Street unit in 1967.
Jill Heller says the space will continue supporting political gatherings after Steinem’s death.

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Gloria Steinem Dies

Gloria Steinem died at age 92 in New York City.
Steinem called the 2022 overturn of Roe v. Wade a democratic setback.
After the overturn, 13 states banned abortion.
After the overturn, four states imposed six-week abortion limits.
The Heritage Foundation proposes $2,500 federal deposits for couples marrying before age 30.

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