Mariel Padilla is a journalist at The 19th. She covers a range of topics including social issues, government and politics, and regional interest, with a particular focus on LGBTQ rights, abortion, and crime. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times, Teen Vogue, and Ms. Magazine.
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Mariel Padilla’s coverage spans a wide range of social and political issues, with particular emphasis on government announcements, legal policy regulation, and data-driven reporting. She frequently covers topics related to healthcare & pharmaceuticals, government & politics, as well as specific societal challenges such as suicide rates and LGBTQ+ rights.
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By: Mariel Padilla
Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran Pete Hegseth said women should not serve in combat roles and that men are more capable.
By: Mariel Padilla
Pete Hegseth criticized women in combat roles, sparking backlash from veterans and experts who highlight women’s proven effectiveness.
By: Mariel Padilla
“He keeps saying they’ve lowered standards for women [in combat roles], and that is just not true," said one policy expert.
At least four of the president-elect’s top picks to lead his government have been accused of sexual assault, harassment or child sex trafficking.
By: Mariel Padilla
cabinet-level nominees have been accused of sexual harassment and assault, and one has faced allegations of child sex trafficking.
By: Mariel Padilla
This article was originally published by The 19th A number of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet-level nominees have been accused of
By: Mariel Padilla
After years of bipartisan efforts to address sexual assault in the military, Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department has been accused of sexual misconduct, which he has denied.
By: Mariel Padilla, Grace Panetta
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, a veteran, called it “insane” that Trump would nominate someone like Hegseth after the “decades” of efforts within the Armed Services.
By: Grace Panetta, Mariel Padilla
Originally published by The 19th.WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Pete Hegseth tries to persuade senators to support him to lead the Department of Defense in the Trump administration, several lawmakers, women veterans and military advocates warn that his confirmation could be detrimental to women in the milita...
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions related to military spouses and child care — but notably excludes provisions that would have covered in vitro fertilization coverage for active-duty military and gender-affirming care for minors.
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