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.
Published: Fri, 02/20/26
Updated: Thu, 02/26/26
February 20, 2026Hello, As the Milano Cortina Olympics draw to a close, let's remember a famous Italian athlete who stood up to fascism and risked his…
Published: Fri, 02/13/26
Updated: Fri, 02/13/26
February 13, 2026Hello, They've been called America's court jesters, though they thrilled audiences around the world with their amazing skill, antics…
Published: Fri, 02/06/26
February 6, 2026Hello, Using hammers, wrenches and crowbars, National Park workers tore down an e hibit last week that featured Martha Washington's…
Published: Fri, 01/30/26
January 30,2026Hello, This week people around the world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day, remembering the si million Jewish victims of…
Published: Fri, 01/23/26
Updated: Fri, 01/23/26
How women's roles have changed since Bloody Friday 1934 January 23, 2026Hello, Women were essential to success in the 1934 Truckers Strike in…
Published: Fri, 01/16/26
January 16, 2026Hello, White nationalism fuels the violence of ICE. It's ignited by hate and lies. And it's almost as American as apple pie. Back in…
Published: Fri, 01/09/26
January 9, 2026Hello, They called Geraldine "Jerrie" Monk "the flying housewife," in the mid-1960's, which sounds about as silly as The Flying Nun, a…
Published: Fri, 01/02/26
January 2, 2026Hello, Happy New Year! As 2026 begins, I'm grateful for another year and the potential to learn, grow and do good in the world. I'm…
Published: Fri, 12/26/25
But it's always interesting! December 26, 2025Hello, You probably know someone like me whose birthday is close to Christmas, maybe even on Christmas…
Published: Fri, 12/19/25
December 19, 2025Hello, This week's headline does not pertain to the early-Christmas celebration with my two younger children last week! We had a…