Cohen meets Dr. Ruth

Congressman Steve Cohen was given a shout-out at The Pierre Hotel in New York City earlier this week when he attended the "50 and Fabulous: Celebrating 50 years of Women's Advances Since The Pill."

Cohen was recognized for his long support of women's reproductive health issues. Fellow Memphian Cybill Shepherd was the emcee for the event. The late birth control advocate Margaret Sanger was honored with an award given to her son, Alexander Sanger, and there was a tribute to Ms. Magazine founder Gloria Steinem.

Cohen said he was seated at a table with sex therapist and radio personality Dr. Ruth Westheimer.

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