Author Mary Cronk Farrell

Author Mary Cronk Farrell I write about women whose courage has shaped our history. My work shines a light in shadowy forgotten corners, amplifies marginalized voices and empowers us all to work constructively for what we believe in.

Counting Every Bit of Good News!

Published: Fri, 04/25/25

April 25, 2025Hello, Thank you to those who signed the LaborStart petition in last week's newsletter! Here's what happened: In Turkey, trade union…

An American Girl's Holocaust Diary. Why is Anne Frank's More Famous?

Published: Fri, 04/18/25

Updated: Fri, 04/18/25

April 18, 2025Hello, In May 1944, while Anne Frank remains in hiding in Amsterdam writing her diary, another Jewish girl's Holocaust diary is…

Ever Hear of the Snake Pit at the National Security Agency?

Published: Fri, 04/11/25

Updated: Fri, 04/11/25

Hint: It was pre-DEI April 11, 2025Hello, They called it the snake pit, the hot, humid, noisy room where Black men and women with college degrees…

Rosa Luxemburg: The Kind of Leadership We Need Now!

Published: Fri, 04/04/25

Updated: Fri, 04/04/25

Don't miss this story! April 4, 2025Hello, Today's feature story is a little long and required more research and writing time than my average…

Published: Fri, 03/28/25

Updated: Fri, 03/28/25

March 28, 2025Hello, Sorry, no inspiring story from history today. Unfortunately, I've had to spend the week learning about AI large language models…

If History Falls in the Forest, Does Anybody Hear it?

Published: Fri, 03/21/25

March 21, 2025Hello, The last decade shines as a golden era for the stories of women formerly left out of the history books. Now, just when we've…

🎨 Blazing Color & Bold Strokes: Is that the Secret to Longevity? 🎨

Published: Fri, 03/14/25

Updated: Fri, 03/14/25

March 14, 2025Hello, Critics both hailed and flailed Theresa Bernstein for ''painting like a man'' in the 1910's, according to the New York Times. But…

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