What is Remember the Ladies?
Remember the Ladies is a publication related to U.S. women’s history and women’s studies and a home for those who believe these topics are important. A resource for discovery, it examines the past & aims to be inclusive and foster appreciation of contributions of women who have come before and inspire continued progress for women while creating a community of readers with similar interests.
Remember the Ladies is currently comprised of two sections:
Remember the Ladies Daily Almanac is a daily edition that integrates significant milestones in U.S women’s history with other key moments in the American experience. Spanning colonial days to the present, and encompassing cultural, political, business, scientific, and athletic realms, it sheds light on events and individuals, whether illustrious, infamous, or little known. Each day provides a list of events and birthdates while also featuring a summary of certain events with links frequently citing primary sources, often The New York Times, and suggested related books. In addition to filling gaps often found in other historical calendars, it can be a handy reference for sparking research projects and is a quick and approachable read for both the general public and the more informed scholar. Research is ongoing to include updated content for future entries.
Remember the Ladies Weekly News is a curated weekly post that essentially represents a first draft of history by providing links to news from various sources published the prior week that are particulary relevant to women’s issues. By arriving on Saturdays, the newsletter can be a breather after the work week and allow for reflection upon the week’s events. The timing of delivery also takes note of the Saturday Morning Club, an organization founded in Boston by Julia Ward Howe in 1871 to foster community and intellectual growth for women and girls.
NOTE: The Weekly News will be on holiday break until the next edition on January 6, 2024.
Remember the Ladies is written by myself (you can read more about me below), subject to applicable copyright.
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What is the significance of the title?
On March 31, 1776, Abigail Adams wrote to her husband John and admonished him that when drafting the country’s new laws, he should “...Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors.”
Are there different subscription plans?
The Weekly News is available for free to subscribers, who will receive new posts delivered directly via e-mail or available on the Substack app.
The Daily Almanac is available to paid subscribers at a low monthly price, and free to faculty, staff, and students who use an e-mail address ending with .edu
Is there a way to access the content without cluttering my in-box?
Suscribers can opt out of e-mail delivery and choose to read the content on this site by going to their profile icon on Substack, selecting Settings from the drop-down menu, and then heading to the Notifications section.
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What if I want to receive the Weekly News but not the Daily Almanac?
Or the Daily Almanac but not the Weekly News?
You can adjust your preferences in your account settings. See here.
Why don’t I see many posts under each section heading?
Where can I find past posts?
Remember the Ladies began publishing in 2021 and paused during the second half of 2022 while research continued, formatting tweaked, and new features contemplated. During that time, Substack introduced the new sections functionality. Look in the section categories for posts published from March 2023-present.
What should I do if I think there’s an error?
Significant effort goes into providing that the information shared in the newsletter is factual and accurate and that appropriate credit is given where appropriate. If you believe there’s an error or misappropriation, please let me know right away and I’ll try to correct it in future editions.
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What if I have a suggestion?
Please send it along!
How can I get in touch?
Subscribers can contact me at remembertheladies@substack.com.
How can I find you on social media?
Instagram: @womenshistorynews
About me
I’m an author and former lawyer who loves history, is a news junkie, and likes books, dogs, the occasional cat, and could likely subsist on tea, chocolate, saag paneer, and leftover pizza.
A more formal bio would note that I majored in history at Yale where I served as co-publisher of The Yale Daily News and received my J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. I subsequently practiced law on Wall Street and became Assistant General Counsel & Vice President at Goldman Sachs before shifting to editorial work.
In 2013, my first book, Petticoats and Pinstripes: Portraits of Women in Wall Street’s History (Praeger, 2013) was published. The book is the first to trace the contributions of women to American finance from colonial days to modern times. It was featured on C-SPAN and by the Museum of American Finance and received the 2014 Axiom Business Book Bronze Medal in the women/minorities category.
In September 2020, my second book, Old Enough: How 18-Year-Olds Won the Vote & Why it Matters (Heath Hen, 2020), was released, which I wrote, illustrated, and published. Aimed for readers from 9th graders and up, this book provides an entertaining and concise history of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment that lowered the voting age to 18 in 1971 and looks at the subsequent participation of young people in national elections while issuing a strong non-partisan call for greater voter turnout of all ages at every election. I chose to self-publish it in order to stay current with the events of 2020 and take advantage of the efficient time cycle offered by print-on-demand. Upon its publication, the book rose to become the #1 new title in its category on Amazon. A downloadable PDF is also available.
I’m a full member of the National Book Critics Circle and my other writing, including commentaries, articles, and reviews, has been commissioned or published by various prominent entities, including American National Biography, American Banker, the German Historical Institute, and the National Women’s History Museum.
