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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGloria Steinem, you are an inspiration and role model for generations of American
Context: she was just now presented with a Medal of Freedom in a White House ceremony.
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Gloria Steinem, you are an inspiration and role model for generations of American (Original Post)
Stinky The Clown
Nov 2013
OP
Yeah, but Oprah made billions with a reality show that shamed people for being human.
onehandle
Nov 2013
#2
One of the people who commented did it in a way that I found obnoxious.
Stinky The Clown
Nov 2013
#6
Beacool
(30,247 posts)1. I saw her on C-Span at the National Press Club.
She still has that fire in her that propelled her to be one of the leaders of the women's movement.
Congratulations to her and the other recipients.
onehandle
(51,122 posts)2. Yeah, but Oprah made billions with a reality show that shamed people for being human.
She got the same reward.
Kudos to all the non-Oprah recipients.
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)4. Look down and feel better \/
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)3. ...and let us not forget Ms. Loretta Lynn today...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/10452104/Loretta-Lynn-Obama-honours-a-real-trailblazer.html
Controversial of its time, this song was banned from many radio stations:
Controversial of its time, this song was banned from many radio stations:
TlalocW
(15,382 posts)5. You should change it to were
JUST KIDDING!
Context: Stinky's now-deleted original post had it as were, making some of us believe she had passed.
TlalocW
Stinky The Clown
(67,799 posts)6. One of the people who commented did it in a way that I found obnoxious.
So instead of leaving that post stand, i just reposted. Yes, the grammatical error was mine and I am happy to change it when it is pointed out good naturedly. (As you did! )
RebelOne
(30,947 posts)7. I have always admired Gloria Steinham.
I was a feminist in the '70s (and still am) and she was my inspiration.
ismnotwasm
(41,980 posts)8. Thank you Ms. Steinem
For trailblazing for the rest of us