# Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Gloria Steinem

Date: 3 Sep 2026
Released by: Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

## Original release

News Sep 3, 2026 Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Gloria Steinem SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of Gloria Steinem, feminist, writer, and advocate: “Gloria Steinem was a force of nature. She was a fierce advocate for women’s rights and human rights, and a deeply empathetic leader and friend. She fought to create a world where everyone could be themselves, where who you were does not define what you can be. “Gloria marched with farmworkers, stood with civil rights leaders, and ensured that the feminist movement extended to all women, including women of color, lesbians, working women, and younger women. She never stopped learning, never stopped evolving, and always, always looked to the future with hope and with determination. “Gloria’s leadership was rooted in community, welcoming everyone under her tent of mentorship and advocacy. She will be remembered as one of the most iconic and impactful leaders of our time. She inspired both of us and countless people around the world, and we were lucky enough to call her a friend. She will be missed.” First Partner , Press releases , Recent news Recent news California prioritized fighting organized retail theft, those results are paying off with 36,000 arrests and $293 million in stolen goods recovered Sep 3, 2026 News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced that California’s sustained work fighting organized retail theft with state-funded local agencies has led to 35,907 arrests, 28,667 cases referred for prosecution and more than $293.4 million in stolen goods... Governor Newsom announces nearly 15,300 illegal hemp, kratom and 7-OH products removed from California store shelves Sep 2, 2026 News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announces California’s enforcement efforts have removed 7,403 illegal hemp products and 7,888 prohibited kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products from store shelves, with compliance reaching 99.33% for hemp and 97.75%... California’s legal cannabis market generates $8.4 billion for Californians as state cracks down on illicit operators Sep 2, 2026 News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced the state’s regulated cannabis market has generated nearly $8.4 billion in tax revenue since 2018, supporting programs including childcare, youth substance abuse prevention, medical research and environmental...

## Key details

- Issued by: Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
- Published: 3 Sep 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: California (United States)
- Original source: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/03/governor-first-partner-statement-on-the-passing-of-gloria-steinem
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