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Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

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What happened Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92.
The headline split The headlines are mostly aligned. The differences are small wording choices, not a major framing split.
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54 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftGloria Steinem, trailblazing figure in women's liberation movement, dies at 92

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CenterGloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

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Right / center-rightFeminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92

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WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York)News report · Sep 3, 11:32 AM

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for femini...

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BBC NewsNews report · Sep 3, 11:45 AM

Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92

Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".

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CBS News - USNews report · Sep 3, 11:35 AM

Gloria Steinem, trailblazing figure in women's liberation movement, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a leader in raising awareness about gender equality and violence against women, and for promoting inclusion, representation and social justic...

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South China Morning PostNews report · Sep 3, 11:30 AM

Celebrated US feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the US women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes througho...

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Los Angeles TimesNews report · Sep 3, 11:26 AM

Gloria Steinem, charismatic feminist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the charismatic leader who urged women to pursue self-affirmation, political power and equality both in the workplace and at home, has died.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Sep 3, 11:21 AM

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement, has died. She was 92.

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Chicago Sun-TimesNews report · Sep 3, 11:17 AM

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for femini...

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NBC NewsNews report · Sep 3, 11:14 AM

Trailblazing Feminist and Social Activist Gloria Steinem Dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist and journalist whose activism revolutionized the personal and professional lives of women has died at 92. Steinem dedicated her life to causes rangin...

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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Sep 3, 11:12 AM

Gloria Steinem, fierce feminist activist and Ms. Magazine founder, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throug...

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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Sep 3, 11:12 AM

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of U.S. feminism and cofounder of Ms. Magazine, has died

With her trademark streaked hair parted down the middle and large aviator glasses, Ms. Steinem was a hugely recognizable presence wherever she went.

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RTE IrelandNews report · Sep 3, 11:09 AM

Feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the American writer, lecturer, activist and organiser who fought for gender equality and women's civil and reproductive rights for more than five decades, has died, her foun...

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Daily MailNews report · Sep 3, 11:05 AM

Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92

The activist died yesterday at her home in New York City, according to her and her foundation's social media pages.

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The 19thNews report · Sep 3, 11:04 AM

Gloria Steinem, who pushed for gender equality, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, one of the leaders of second-wave feminism and a feminist thought leader for generations, has died at the age of 92. In a career that saw attitudes on women change (and chan...

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Sep 3, 11:04 AM

Gloria Steinem, women's liberation pioneer, has died

Steinem was a leader of what became the second-wave feminist movement and was actively involved in women's issues until her death on Wednesday.

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PinkNewsNews report · Sep 3, 11:00 AM

Gloria Steinem, feminist campaigner and LGBTQ+ ally, dies aged 92

American activist, feminist and journalist Gloria Steinem has died aged 92. The groundbreaking feminist rights campaigner helped to create greater rights for women across the world, fightin...

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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)News report · Sep 3, 10:58 AM

Gloria Steinem dies at 92; Ms. Magazine co-founder was a beloved voice of feminism

She began her career as a journalist in the 1960s.

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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Sep 3, 10:58 AM

Gloria Steinem dies at 92; Ms. Magazine co-founder was a beloved voice of feminism

She began her career as a journalist in the 1960s.

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OregonianNews report · Sep 3, 10:58 AM

Gloria Steinem dies at 92; Ms. Magazine co-founder was a beloved voice of feminism

She began her career as a journalist in the 1960s.

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Al.com (Alabama News)News report · Sep 3, 10:58 AM

Gloria Steinem dies at 92; Ms. Magazine co-founder was a beloved voice of feminism

She began her career as a journalist in the 1960s.

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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Sep 3, 10:58 AM

Gloria Steinem dies at 92; Ms. Magazine co-founder was a beloved voice of feminism

She began her career as a journalist in the 1960s.

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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)News report · Sep 3, 10:58 AM

Gloria Steinem dies at 92; Ms. Magazine co-founder was a beloved voice of feminism

She began her career as a journalist in the 1960s.

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New York Times PoliticsNews report · Sep 3, 10:55 AM

Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92

She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.

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The IndependentNews report · Sep 3, 10:52 AM

Gloria Steinem death: Pioneering voice of modern feminism, dies at 92

According to her foundation, Steinem passed away in her home in New York City surrounded by loved ones

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CNBCNews report · Sep 3, 10:51 AM

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of U.S. feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died

Gloria Steinem, the co-founder of Ms. Magazine and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life, has died. She was 92.

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Vanity FairNews report · Sep 3, 10:45 AM

Gloria Steinem, Trailblazing Feminist Icon and Activist, Dies at 92

The leader of the second-wave feminist movement dedicated her life’s work to advocating for women.

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EuronewsNews report · Sep 3, 10:43 AM

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, writer and pioneering journalist, dies aged 92

Gloria Steinem, the feminist trailblazer, writer and activist who helped define the modern women’s movement in the US, has died at 92.

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Portland Press HeraldNews report · Sep 3, 10:37 AM

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died

The celebrated American author and activist was 92.

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ABC NewsNews report · Sep 3, 10:37 AM

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92

"Gloria’s near-century on earth were years well-lived," an official social media account said.

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Raw StoryNews report · Sep 3, 10:34 AM

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem — the iconic feminist journalist who revolutionized work for generations of women to come — has died. She was 92. Steinem passed away in her New York City home on Wednesday,...

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Metro UKNews report · Sep 3, 10:32 AM

Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem dies aged 92

Gloria Steinem spent her life campaigning for women’s rights and gender equality (Picture: AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) The women’s rights activist and journalist Gloria Steinem has died at he...

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Fox NewsNews report · Sep 3, 10:31 AM

Gloria Steinem, feminist writer and activist, dead at 92

Feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92, according to a statement posted on her Instagram page Thursday.

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ABC News Australia Top StoriesNews report · Sep 3, 10:30 AM

Breaking: Iconoclast feminist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92

Gloria Steinam was also known as the co-founder of feminist publication Ms. Magazine.

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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNews report · Sep 3, 10:30 AM

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of U.S. feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Sep 3, 10:29 AM

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92

"Gloria's near-century on earth were years well-lived," an official social media account said.

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Sep 3, 10:29 AM

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92

"Gloria's near-century on earth were years well-lived," an official social media account said.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Sep 3, 10:29 AM

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92

"Gloria's near-century on earth were years well-lived," an official social media account said.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Sep 3, 10:29 AM

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92

"Gloria's near-century on earth were years well-lived," an official social media account said.

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Globe and MailNews report · Sep 3, 10:29 AM

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and celebrated writer, dies at 92

She fought for gender equality and women’s civil and reproductive rights for more than five decades

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The Indian ExpressNews report · Sep 3, 10:28 AM

Gloria Steinem, potent and elegant voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

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Irish TimesNews report · Sep 3, 10:26 AM

Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92

Famous for the 1963 exposé in which she worked as a Playboy Bunny, her books and journalism took on many varieties of discrimination

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NewsweekNews report · Sep 3, 10:25 AM

Gloria Steinem Dead At 92: Tributes Paid To Feminist Icon

Gloria Steinem died at her home in New York City on Wednesday "surrounded by some of the many who loved her."

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France 24News report · Sep 3, 10:24 AM

🔴 Gloria Steinem, feminist trailblazer and award-winning journalist, dies at 92

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Sep 3, 10:22 AM

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the most visible symbol and potent voice of the U.S. women's movement in the '60s and '70s and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for the rest of her life, has died at 92.

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Sep 3, 10:21 AM

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died

NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for femini...

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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Sep 3, 10:17 AM

Feminist activist and writer Gloria Steinem dead at 92

Steinem was a leading activist for the second-wave feminism movement in the late 1960s and 70s.

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The Age (Australia)News report · Sep 3, 10:17 AM

Feminist activist and writer Gloria Steinem dead at 92

Steinem was a leading activist for the second-wave feminism movement in the late 1960s and 70s.

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The Guardian UKNews report · Sep 3, 10:17 AM

Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92

Famous for the 1963 exposé in which she worked as a Playboy Bunny, her books and journalism took on many varieties of discrimination Gloria Steinem, the American feminist and journalist who...

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Straight Arrow NewsNews report · Sep 3, 10:14 AM

American journalist and feminist Gloria Steinem dead at 92

Steinem became one of the most prominent leaders of the second-wave feminist movement in the U.S. during the 1960s and 1970s

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The Sun UKNews report · Sep 3, 10:12 AM

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies ‘peacefully’ at 92 ‘surrounded by loves ones’ as tributes paid to ‘one of a kind’

FEMINIST icon Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92. The trailblazing journalist and activist, who became one of the most famous faces of the women’s liberation movement, died at her New...

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The Sun (US)News report · Sep 3, 10:12 AM

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies ‘peacefully’ at 92 ‘surrounded by loves ones’ as tributes paid to ‘one of a kind’

FEMINIST icon Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92. The trailblazing journalist and activist, who became one of the most famous faces of the women’s liberation movement, died at her New...

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New York PostNews report · Sep 3, 10:07 AM

Legendary feminist and activist Gloria Steinem dead at 92

Steinem died Wednesday at her home in New York, surrounded by loved ones.

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Sky NewsNews report · Sep 3, 10:03 AM

Gloria Steinem, feminist who helped change lives of US women, has died

Gloria Steinem, the feminist and journalist whose activism revolutionised the personal and professional lives of women, has died aged 92.

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NBC NewsNews report · Sep 3, 9:55 AM

Gloria Steinem, fierce feminist trailblazer, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the indefatigable feminist and journalist whose activism revolutionized the personal and professional lives of women, has died.

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NZ HeraldNews report · Sep 3, 9:55 AM

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies aged 92

A statement said she continued working for equality until the very end.

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Details0/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 54 sources
0/99 Wording GapHigh confidence54 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 77 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

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Now: Wording Gap is 0/99 and story health is stable · 77 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.