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

NPR | By Jennifer Ludden

Published September 6, 2026 at 8:20 AM EDT

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

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