Great Women

Grappling With the Loss of One of the Greats

Reflections from The Persistent as we come to terms with the death of Gloria Steinem.

Gloria Steinem, Mother of Modern Feminism, Dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the feminist, political activist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died, a post on her social media said today.

by Emma Haslett

Zahra Joya Has Devoted Her Life to Telling Afghan Women's Stories. Now She's Telling Her Own

A new memoir by the exiled Afghan journalist Zahra Joya traces the trajectory of her homeland — and shows how quickly women's rights can be snatched away.

by Amie Ferris-Rotman