In Praise of Gay Bars
Betsy Andrews traces the role gay bars have played for the LGBTQ+ community since the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and shares why they remain critical bastions of hope and activism
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Victoria James Tells Her Story
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Unraveling the Master Sommelier Exam Cheating Scandal
More than a year after the scandal that rocked the wine world in 2018, candidates and Master Sommeliers are still fighting for change
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The second edition of SevenFifty’s industry-wide report reveals reasons for optimism but also challenges for the future
Why Women in the Wine Industry Stay Silent About Abuse
An industry veteran examines the structures that she says are keeping victims quiet—and provides a framework for moving forward
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At the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Marcus Samuelsson, Nina Compton, and others discussed tactics for advancing inclusion and equality in restaurants
A Bartender’s Battle with ALS
Why Christopher Reed continues working behind the bar while staring down his diagnosis
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Women of the Vine & Spirits panelists share advice on goal-setting—for individuals and corporations—to achieve equal representation
Women Wholesalers Share Workplace Strategies and Challenges
Panelists at a Women of the Vine & Spirits session discuss paths to success for women in the distributor tier