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What's Going On in Philly? Talking Union Updates with Malek Hudson of ReAnimator Coffee
In the words of Malek Hudson, "Philly is a union town"—and in our conversation, he breaks down the latest wave of specialty coffee union drives in the…
Mar 7
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Ashley Rodriguez
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February 2024
Is Coffee ... Good?
What does it mean for our coffee to be "moral"? And who's trying to convince you that their beans are better?
Feb 22
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Fermentation in Coffee With Lucia Solis
Breaking down the microbes that help break down coffee with fermentation expert Lucia Solis.
Feb 16
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Seven Years of Boss Barista
To commemorate the milestone, here are the coffee stories that captured my attention in 2023.
Feb 1
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Ashley Rodriguez
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January 2024
Madison Sourdough’s union has seen only “tiny bites of progress” toward a contract
A story originally published by Tone Madison on September 13, 2023.
Jan 26
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Ashley Rodriguez
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I Dream of My Grandmother’s Cuban Coffee
Cuban coffee shaped my life—but why is it so hard to pin it down?
Jan 18
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Jessica Easto Breaks Down the Tasting Notes of S'mores
The author of "How to Taste Coffee" talks expectations, effervescence, and finding joy and delight in drinking coffee.
Jan 12
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Ashley Rodriguez
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In 2024, Stop Expanding
Don’t open a second location. Don’t get a new hobby. Also, scroll down to learn why I ghosted you for all of December.
Jan 4
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Ashley Rodriguez
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November 2023
Let’s End Two Weeks’ Notice
Why are employees made to feel like they have to give notice when leaving a job—but employers don’t owe that same consideration to workers?
Nov 30, 2023
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Ashley’s Assignments: A Union Rally Crosses Sectors to Celebrate Solidarity
'What's disgusting?' 'UNION BUSTING!'
Nov 16, 2023
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Ashley Rodriguez
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I Hate Coffee Shop Loyalty Programs. Am I Wrong?
Despite their promises, I'm unsure if loyalty programs are actually the best way to generate customer support.
Nov 9, 2023
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Ashley’s Assignments: An Eviction Filing Can Stay on Your Record for Decades. Here’s How One Organization Works to Find Solutions In—and…
In eviction court in Dane County, one organization helps negotiate agreements between landlords and tenants
Nov 2, 2023
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Ashley Rodriguez
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