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Looking back on Ms., Gloria Steinem's feminist magazine that scared off advertisers

NPR | By Jennifer Ludden
Published September 6, 2026 at 5:20 AM PDT

Gloria Steinem founded Ms. Magazine in 1971 as a national voice for the feminist movement. Its groundbreaking coverage drew loyal readers and scared off many advertisers.

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Jennifer Ludden
NPR National Correspondent Jennifer Ludden covers economic inequality, exploring systemic disparities in housing, food insecurity and wealth.