Amy Beth Wright
@AmyBethWright
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Creative nonfiction writer & food, wine, and travel journalist. Prof. @SUNY_Purchase ✍️@CatapultStory @wineenthusiast @fodors et al. Edits @ParksandPoints
Joined February 2012
1/4 .@ParksandPoints and I are thrilled to announce the publication of Wayfinding by @FLPress! More than 50 poets share writing about parks and public lands, alongside original photography and short essays by both of us.
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We are thrilled to announce the publication of Wayfinding, a poetry anthology that we have curated and edited together, by the venerable Finishing Line Press. More than 50 poets share moments of...
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I really need Democratic lawmakers to understand that we're fed up with them simply posting on social media "this has to stop" without calling for specific actions to make it stop. We know this needs to stop. We elected you. Tell us what needs to be done to make it stop.
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Americans are being killed in the street by their government. Our Constitution is being shredded and our rights are dissolving. Resist. Senate Dems should block ICE funding this week. Activate the National Guard. We can and must stop this.
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If there was ever a moment for libertarians and conservatives to step up and join the rest of us, we’re in it. Americans have to unite and stop this descent from a freedom-loving nation into the kind of place where masked, militarized government agents are sent to politically
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Washington wine has seen interesting shifts in recent years, with corporate restructuring, emphasis on progressive farming practices and diverse wine styles, and a renewed spotlight for mid-size wineries. What might come next?
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My first Substack post is live, just in time for the holidays...This story spotlights 12 wine clubs ideal for holiday gift giving. 'Tis the season for spreading the good word about wine's irreplaceable cultural value...
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Glad to share a new story about the very remote (and brand new) Beverly, Washington AVA. It's tiny, soils are diverse, and the grapes grown here produce opulent, full-bodied red wines.
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Established in 2024, the secluded Beverly, Washington, AVA is known for its robust red wines.
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Thomas Volney (T.V.) Munson, oft referred to as "the grape man of Texas" dedicated his life to propagating, and hybridizing indigenous grapes, creating 300 new 🍇 varieties! I wrote about one, Wetumka, which is thriving at TerraVox Winery in Kansas City.
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A 1893 crossing of three grapes, the hybrid varietal Wetumka is making an improbable comeback at a Missouri winery.
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I'm glad to share some new writing today! Many viticulturists will remove grape clusters, farming for low yields to cultivate ripe, balanced grapes and wines. However, is it necessary to sacrifice yields to achieve premium wines? This story investigates... https://t.co/g0F6Q0qRLR
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Crop thinning—the practice of removing some grape clusters from the vine before harvest—is thought to boost the quality of the remaining crop, but how well does it actually work?
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While Trump was golfing this weekend and Ted Cruz was vacationing in Greece, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum quietly sent rescue teams to help with the Texas floods. Despite the racist and sexist attacks from weak men, she still did the right thing. That's leadership.
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This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight’s game will be played as scheduled.
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Keep in mind public land is land owned BY YOU, the taxpayer. Republicans want to sell it off so they can pay for their tax cuts for billionaires and corporations.
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🚨 There’s a lot of horrific news out of Washington right now—but you might have missed this: Senate Republicans just introduced a plan to sell off 120 million acres of our public lands. Let me break down what’s in the bill and why it’s a full-scale land grab. 🧵
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Trump’s masked security forces handcuff another Democratic politician who was simply standing in a courtroom hallway ICE is out of control
.@bradlander campaign spokes confirms Lander was just arrested by ICE at immigration court
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ICE's arrest of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is a shocking abuse of power. No one should face fear and intimidation in a courthouse, and this administration’s continued rampant targeting of New Yorkers makes our communities less safe. https://t.co/ztDRowGep0
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New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander has been arrested by federal agents at an immigration court after he linked arms with a person who authorities were attempting...
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Masked ICE agents just violently arrested a US citizen —and elected official — for simply asking to see a judicial warrant. This is authoritarianism. Comptroller Lander must be released immediately.
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Masked federal agents just illegally arrested New York City’s elected Comptroller. Outrageous. The Trump Administration went after Brad Lander for asking this simple question: “Do you have a warrant?” By asking this question, Brad was standing up for the basic rights of all
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This photo of ICE arresting Brad Lander—whose only crime was asking to see a warrant—is fucking insane. What the hell is happening to this country!?
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NYC Comptroller Brad Lander was just arrested by Trump’s ICE agents because he asked to see a judicial warrant. This is fascism and all New Yorkers must speak in one voice. Release him now.
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Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife. While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE. This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
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