Gloria Steinem’s legacy is reasserted after her death; Miss America stands as a national pageant open to U.S. women aged 18–28, crowning Regan Hutsell (2027) in 2026.
Gloria Steinem has died at 92. Her life has shaped the second‑wave feminist movement through undercover work, publishing Ms. Magazine, and advocating for reproductive rights. Her death comes as many of the rights she fought for are under renewed pressure.