Spotlight Topical Opinion: I interviewed Gloria Steinem in 1994. Her words still resonate By Virginia Baldwin Gilbert Sep 9, 2026 Sep 9, 2026 0 Gloria Steinem speaks at a women's march in Washington, Jan. 21, 2017. Shannon Stapleton, Reuters Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Learn More SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Virginia Baldwin Gilbert I met Gloria Steinem in the ladies room.kAm$E6:?6>[ H9@ 5:65 =2DE (65?6D52J 2E E96 286 @7 ha[ H2D :? $E] {@F:D 7@C 2 DA6649 :? `hhc]聽k^AmkAmx? yF=J @7 E92E J62C[ $E6:?6> H2D D6E E@ 8:G6 E96 >2:? 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