Latest from Mariel Padilla
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Military sexual assault survivors and advocates demand accountability in a ‘world of predators’
Service members who report an attack have to navigate a system that does not necessarily protect them. A group of lawyers, advocates and survivors is joining the fight to change that policy.
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Of the 200 statues at the U.S. Capitol, 14 are of women. RBG and Sandra Day O'Connor will soon join the ranks
Spearheaded by women in Congress, legislation signed into law on Wednesday will honor the first two women to sit on the Supreme Court.
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Older women voters may play a big role in the 2022 midterms, and they are not happy
More than 1 in 4 registered voters are women ages 50 and older, but a new AARP poll found that the majority are unsure how they’ll vote in November.
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It's a record year for women emerging as leaders in the baseball industry
In recent years, women have made strides in America’s favorite pastime — as coaches, front office leads and on broadcast teams.
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‘They just gave up’: More than two-thirds of the military community report challenges to building a family
The largest annual military lifestyle survey found that the majority of respondents experienced challenges to having children — with women and LGBTQ+ service members disproportionately impacted.
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Oklahoma's House passes a near-total abortion ban
Oklahoma took a step toward becoming the first state to ban most abortion — no matter how early in the pregnancy.
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‘We are being hunted’: One year after Atlanta spa shootings, Asian Americans are more scared now than ever
Reports of anti-AAPI incidents are on the rise — and advocates are urging policymakers to do more to help.
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Shalanda Young, a working mom, is the first woman of color to take charge of America’s budget
Young, the new director of the Office of Management and Budget, is one of more than 300 political appointees to be confirmed thus far.
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Exclusive: A new bill could help frontline workers access mental health care through their insurance
The bill would guarantee more health coverage for firefighters, police officers, public school teachers and city and state workers, legislators told The 19th in an exclusive.
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The only all-Black women’s unit sent to Europe during WWII is awarded a Congressional medal
Nearly eight decades after the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion served overseas, surviving members will receive the highest honor in Congress.