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Mariel Padilla

General Assignment Reporter (She/Her)

Hi there, I’m Mariel Padilla. I’m a general assignment reporter at The 19th, where I’ve been since July 2020, just before the organization launched. I’ve written about all kinds of things, from the nursing shortage to child marriage laws to family-building concerns within the military community. I love falling down history rabbit holes, making spreadsheets and writing long explainers that nobody asked for (but people usually show interest in).

Previously, I was a breaking news reporter at The New York Times where I contributed to COVID-19 coverage that won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize, created a database of Philippine drug war victims at the Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism and contributed to a 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning project at The Cincinnati Enquirer. Despite this, my mom is most proud that I was once featured in a Jeopardy question.

I currently live in Indianapolis. When I’m not staring at a screen, you might find me playing violin in a local orchestra, singing in a choir or playing with my ever-growing number of nieces and nephews.

My work is free to consume and free to republish because of contributions from readers like you. A donation of $19 goes a long way toward sustaining our nonprofit newsroom.

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Latest from Mariel Padilla

Republican congresswomen are divided on the validity of Biden’s victory

Here are the lawmakers who have said whether they will certify the Electoral College results later this week.

Mariel Padilla · January 5, 2021
‘It’s never too late’: The entrepreneurial spirit of older women

When asked why they wanted to set up a business later in life, twice as many women than men said they wanted to realize a long-held ambition.

Mariel Padilla · January 1, 2021
Paris' fine for having too many women as senior officials reminds the world of gender parity problems

The number of women politicians around the world has skyrocketed in the last decade, but women are still significantly underrepresented.

Mariel Padilla · December 16, 2020
‘I’ve had to fight to be taken seriously’: Women with Ph.Ds respond to Dr. Jill Biden column

For women in academia, the Wall Street Journal op-ed about the future first lady’s title struck a nerve.

Shefali Luthra, Mariel Padilla, Barbara Rodriguez · December 14, 2020
Katherine Tai could be the first Asian American U.S. trade representative

If confirmed, Tai, the chief trade lawyer for the House Ways and Means Committee, would also be the first woman of color to serve as the president’s principal trade advisor.

Mariel Padilla · December 10, 2020
Sen. Elizabeth Warren to introduce $8 billion relief bill to help underserved Americans during pandemic

If passed, the COVID Community Care Act would funnel emergency funding to Black, Latinx and Native American communities that have been especially hard hit by the pandemic.

Mariel Padilla · November 24, 2020
Nancy Pelosi suggests this will be her last term as House Speaker

Pelosi made history in 2007 when she was elected as the first woman to lead the House of Representatives.

Mariel Padilla · November 18, 2020
Kim Ng becomes the MLB's first female general manager

In her new role with the Miami Marlins, Ng is now the highest-ranking woman and Asian American in American baseball.

Mariel Padilla · November 13, 2020
‘I think my husband would be very pleased’: Cindy McCain on a Biden-Harris victory

The prominent Republican previously endorsed the Democratic ticket and is a part of President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team to the White House.

Mariel Padilla · November 10, 2020
Jill Biden will be the first first lady to work full time

“I’m a teacher. That’s who I am,” Biden said.

Mariel Padilla · November 9, 2020

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