Gloria Steinem

Overview

Gloria Steinem born Toledo, OH March 25, 1934. Feminist editor and writer; pacifist; nonviolent activist. Bowles Fellowship in India, 1956-57; founding editor of Ms. magazine, 1972. Supported United Farm Workers; opposed Vietnam War with tax resistance, 1965. Active in nuclear freeze efforts; voiced early opposition to Iraq War.

Quotations

“From pacifist to terrorist, each person condemns violence—and then adds one cherished case in which it may be justified.” (1972; photo Wikipedia)