‘She never retreated’: Women of color say Gloria Steinem leaves a legacy of inclusive feminism

‘She never retreated’: Women of color say Gloria Steinem leaves a legacy of inclusive feminism

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton got Gloria Steinem’s endorsement in her bid for U.S. Senate. But that’s not what matters to her about the feminist icon, who died this week at the age of 92.  “She inspired me not just because of what she did that was so very public and out front and trailblazing and history-making and all of those things, but in the many small ways that she encouraged women like me behind the scenes,” said Stratton, who won th…