Draft:Adam Vavrick

Adam Vavrick is an American activist and the co-congregation head of The Satanic Temple Illinois, a nontheistic religious and activist group. He is also recognized for his significant contributions to the beer industry, particularly in Chicago.

Career
Vavrick is known for his leadership role within The Satanic Temple Illinois, where he has been active in organizing community service events and advocating for the rights of nontraditional religious groups. Under his co-leadership, the congregation has engaged in activities such as highway cleanups and drives for menstrual products.

Career in Beer Industry
Adam Vavrick first garnered attention as a quick-learning buyer at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Lincoln Park, Chicago, where he was instrumental in transforming the store into a destination for craft beer enthusiasts. His influence in the beer world continued as he became the beer director at The Publican, where he curated an exceptional beer program. He was recognized for his contributions to the industry when he was named one of the "40 Under 40 Tastemakers" by Wine Enthusiast, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. Vavrick is also known for his philosophy that beer should be about community, which was evident in his rare-bottles-for-donations event via Facebook to benefit a suicide-prevention nonprofit. Additionally, he founded Do Right Distribution, aiming to redefine craft beer distribution with a focus on transparency and specialized distributor-brewery relationships.

Activism
Vavrick's activism extends beyond The Satanic Temple. He has also been involved in discussions about sexism, assault, and harassment in the beer industry, advocating for these issues to be addressed openly. In 2023, Vavrick was at the forefront of a lawsuit filed by The Satanic Temple against the city of Chicago, alleging that the city violated the group's First Amendment rights by barring them from saying "Hail Satan" during City Council invocations.

Legal Actions Against Alderman Jim Gardiner
In addition to his activism with The Satanic Temple, Vavrick was involved in a lawsuit against Alderman Jim Gardiner, alleging that Gardiner violated the First Amendment by blocking critics, including Vavrick, from his official Facebook page. The lawsuit highlighted issues of free speech and the right of constituents to engage with their elected officials on social media. A federal judge ruled that Gardiner's actions violated the First Amendment, marking a significant victory for Vavrick and other plaintiffs in the case.