Miss America 2.0 Gretchen Carlson, Chairwoman of the Miss America Board of Trustees, announced on Tuesday that the iconic pageant will eliminate the swimsuit and evening gown portions from its lineup. “We have always had talent and scholarship, and we need to message that part of the program better,” said Carlson on Good Morning America, … Continue reading Miss America nixes swimsuits; women no longer judged on outward physical appearance