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Time to stop buying from the corporations which support Trump's regime.
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Time to stop buying from the corporations which support Trump's regime.
Join us, @indivisible.org and No Kings Alliance in supporting the We Ain't Buying It campaign!
Join us, @indivisible.org and No Kings Alliance in supporting the We Ain't Buying It campaign!
Between Thursday and next Monday, join us in hitting pause on buying from corporations that enable Trump’s fascist agenda: weaintbuyingit.com/?utm_source=bluesky
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Time to stop buying from the corporations which support Trump's regime.
Join us, @indivisible.org and No Kings Alliance in supporting the We Ain't Buying It campaign!
Join us, @indivisible.org and No Kings Alliance in supporting the We Ain't Buying It campaign!
Trump's praise for Carlson, even in the wake of Nick Fuentes blatant antisemitism, exposes the moral bankruptcy in his administration. But companies are still backing Carlson's program with their sponsorship.
Visit our site to make sure you're not supporting Carlson, or Trump, with your spending!
Visit our site to make sure you're not supporting Carlson, or Trump, with your spending!
Trump's comments about Fuentes and Carlson could prolong GOP rift over antisemitism
President Donald Trump is facing criticism for not condemning antisemitism within the conservative movement.
www.pbs.org
November 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Trump's praise for Carlson, even in the wake of Nick Fuentes blatant antisemitism, exposes the moral bankruptcy in his administration. But companies are still backing Carlson's program with their sponsorship.
Visit our site to make sure you're not supporting Carlson, or Trump, with your spending!
Visit our site to make sure you're not supporting Carlson, or Trump, with your spending!
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📚 Does your audio book app support Donald Trump?
💁♀️ And, if so, have you considered the alternatives?
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💁♀️ And, if so, have you considered the alternatives?
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November 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
📚 Does your audio book app support Donald Trump?
💁♀️ And, if so, have you considered the alternatives?
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💁♀️ And, if so, have you considered the alternatives?
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From Rocket Mortgage to Redfin, watch out for these brands that support Tucker Carlson: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
November 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
From Rocket Mortgage to Redfin, watch out for these brands that support Tucker Carlson: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
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Visit our site for more recommendations of brands to avoid... and which ones to patronize instead!
Anti-Trump groups urge holiday boycott of Amazon, Home Depot, Target over DEI backtrack
Progressive groups are urging shoppers to vote with their wallets this holiday season and stop shopping at Amazon, Target and Home Depot.
www.usatoday.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
We love to see these kinds of efforts taking off!
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Visit our site for more recommendations of brands to avoid... and which ones to patronize instead!
“Andrea Lucas has a history of abandoning workers at every turn and leaving them without protection, including women workers, transgender and nonbinary workers, and workers of color."
As the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion ramps up, it's vital we support companies that support us.
As the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion ramps up, it's vital we support companies that support us.
Trump taps DEI critic to lead workplace civil rights agency
President Donald Trump has appointed Andrea Lucas as chair of the nation's top workplace civil rights agency
abcnews.go.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
“Andrea Lucas has a history of abandoning workers at every turn and leaving them without protection, including women workers, transgender and nonbinary workers, and workers of color."
As the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion ramps up, it's vital we support companies that support us.
As the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion ramps up, it's vital we support companies that support us.
📚 Does your audio book app support Donald Trump?
💁♀️ And, if so, have you considered the alternatives?
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💁♀️ And, if so, have you considered the alternatives?
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November 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
📚 Does your audio book app support Donald Trump?
💁♀️ And, if so, have you considered the alternatives?
⚠️Read more here: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
💁♀️ And, if so, have you considered the alternatives?
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Uber and its CEO gave each gave $1m to Trump. Lyft didn't. Make the change.
November 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Uber and its CEO gave each gave $1m to Trump. Lyft didn't. Make the change.
"We have to create like our hair's on fire. We are witnessing the erasure of history and creativity."
Spooky: This article explores more of the damage Trump has done to our country. Send a message by making a switch, and support creativity!
Spooky: This article explores more of the damage Trump has done to our country. Send a message by making a switch, and support creativity!
Can art be too 'woke'? Museums, galleries across nation fight for expression and funding
Some institutions are hosting exhibitions cancelled elsewhere, while others strive to promote community.
www.usatoday.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"We have to create like our hair's on fire. We are witnessing the erasure of history and creativity."
Spooky: This article explores more of the damage Trump has done to our country. Send a message by making a switch, and support creativity!
Spooky: This article explores more of the damage Trump has done to our country. Send a message by making a switch, and support creativity!
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JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
After No Kings Day, what now?
One simple step you can take is changing how you spend your money. Here's a guide to some common apps and brands you might want to avoid, and some suggestions if you want to switch: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
One simple step you can take is changing how you spend your money. Here's a guide to some common apps and brands you might want to avoid, and some suggestions if you want to switch: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
October 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
After No Kings Day, what now?
One simple step you can take is changing how you spend your money. Here's a guide to some common apps and brands you might want to avoid, and some suggestions if you want to switch: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
One simple step you can take is changing how you spend your money. Here's a guide to some common apps and brands you might want to avoid, and some suggestions if you want to switch: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
Just change apps! 🚗 Want one simple switch you can make to take money away from a supporter of Donald Trump?
Switch from Uber to Lyft.
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Switch from Uber to Lyft.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Just change apps! 🚗 Want one simple switch you can make to take money away from a supporter of Donald Trump?
Switch from Uber to Lyft.
Read more here: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
and here: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
Switch from Uber to Lyft.
Read more here: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
and here: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
Uber, Postmates and DoorDash have all supported Donald Trump. Uber and DoorDash even backed the devastating budget cuts in the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill."
Remember where your money's going next time you order yourself that little treat. Read more here: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
Remember where your money's going next time you order yourself that little treat. Read more here: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
October 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Uber, Postmates and DoorDash have all supported Donald Trump. Uber and DoorDash even backed the devastating budget cuts in the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill."
Remember where your money's going next time you order yourself that little treat. Read more here: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
Remember where your money's going next time you order yourself that little treat. Read more here: spendingspotlight.org/the-spot/pos...
Thank you to everyone marching and rallying with #NoKings today!
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October 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Thank you to everyone marching and rallying with #NoKings today!
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Keep up the momentum by using our tool when you spend... Help ensure your money doesn't go to support fascism: spendingspotlight.org
The numbers paint a damning picture of Tesla’s core business. The company only sold 5,385 Cybertrucks in the third quarter of 2025, down a whopping 63 percent compared to the same period last year, and a mere 16,000 overall so far this year.
Elon Musk Is Making Cybertruck Sales Look Better by Selling a Huge Number to Himself
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has started selling unsold Cybertruck inventory to his own companies, including SpaceX and xAI.
futurism.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The numbers paint a damning picture of Tesla’s core business. The company only sold 5,385 Cybertrucks in the third quarter of 2025, down a whopping 63 percent compared to the same period last year, and a mere 16,000 overall so far this year.
The car safety agency has 6 reports in which a Tesla vehicle, operating with FSD engaged, "approached an intersection with a red traffic signal, continued to travel into the intersection against the red light and was subsequently involved in a crash with other motor vehicles in the intersection."
U.S. launches probe into nearly 2.9 million Tesla cars over crashes linked to self-driving system
Traffic safety regulators cite reports of Tesla vehicles with self-driving tech driving through red traffic signals and making dangerous lane changes.
www.cbsnews.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The car safety agency has 6 reports in which a Tesla vehicle, operating with FSD engaged, "approached an intersection with a red traffic signal, continued to travel into the intersection against the red light and was subsequently involved in a crash with other motor vehicles in the intersection."
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On the rare occasions I order an Uber, I always cancel Teslas. I don't trust the cars or the drivers. 🙅♀️
“This case arises from catastrophic design defects in the Tesla Cybertruck that turned a survivable crash into a fatal fire.”
Why would anyone feel safe getting into one of these death traps?
Why would anyone feel safe getting into one of these death traps?
20-Year-Old Asphyxiated After Being Unable to Escape Tesla Truck That Crashed into Tree, Lawsuit Claims
Another family has sued Tesla after their loved one died when they were allegedly unable to escape a crashed Cybertruck.
people.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
On the rare occasions I order an Uber, I always cancel Teslas. I don't trust the cars or the drivers. 🙅♀️
“This case arises from catastrophic design defects in the Tesla Cybertruck that turned a survivable crash into a fatal fire.”
Why would anyone feel safe getting into one of these death traps?
Why would anyone feel safe getting into one of these death traps?
20-Year-Old Asphyxiated After Being Unable to Escape Tesla Truck That Crashed into Tree, Lawsuit Claims
Another family has sued Tesla after their loved one died when they were allegedly unable to escape a crashed Cybertruck.
people.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“This case arises from catastrophic design defects in the Tesla Cybertruck that turned a survivable crash into a fatal fire.”
Why would anyone feel safe getting into one of these death traps?
Why would anyone feel safe getting into one of these death traps?
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First spearheaded by Black clergy, the boycott of Target has been one of the most effective and sustained consumer actions in recent memory. And now some powerful new players like the American Federation of Teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union have joined the fight.
Target Faces Boycott: 200 Days Without DEI, Financial Impact Grows
Target's DEI rollback triggered a 200-plus day boycott, $20B market value loss, a massive decline in foot traffic, and a CEO's departure.
www.investopedia.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
First spearheaded by Black clergy, the boycott of Target has been one of the most effective and sustained consumer actions in recent memory. And now some powerful new players like the American Federation of Teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union have joined the fight.
The facts are clear: more diverse companies perform better. Here, e.l.f. Beauty CEO Tarang Amin cites a report that proves it, and explains why his brand is standing by "diversity, equity and inclusion."
e.l.f Beauty CEO reacts to Trump’s attacks on DEI: ‘There’s a lot of rhetoric without the actual facts.’ | CNN
Tarang Amin, CEO of e.l.f Beauty, defies Trump’s war on DEI and reveals data showing the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is paying off.
www.cnn.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The facts are clear: more diverse companies perform better. Here, e.l.f. Beauty CEO Tarang Amin cites a report that proves it, and explains why his brand is standing by "diversity, equity and inclusion."
“Because collisions between trains and cars often cause significant fatalities and injuries, FSD’s failure to safely navigate railroad crossings creates serious risk of a catastrophic crash. We urge NHTSA to immediately launch a formal investigation into this disturbing safety risk ...”
Senators urge investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving after train crossing incidents
The letter comes after NBC News reviewed dozens of driver complaints alleging Tesla’s software mishandled train crossings.
www.nbcnews.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
“Because collisions between trains and cars often cause significant fatalities and injuries, FSD’s failure to safely navigate railroad crossings creates serious risk of a catastrophic crash. We urge NHTSA to immediately launch a formal investigation into this disturbing safety risk ...”
First spearheaded by Black clergy, the boycott of Target has been one of the most effective and sustained consumer actions in recent memory. And now some powerful new players like the American Federation of Teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union have joined the fight.
Target Faces Boycott: 200 Days Without DEI, Financial Impact Grows
Target's DEI rollback triggered a 200-plus day boycott, $20B market value loss, a massive decline in foot traffic, and a CEO's departure.
www.investopedia.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
First spearheaded by Black clergy, the boycott of Target has been one of the most effective and sustained consumer actions in recent memory. And now some powerful new players like the American Federation of Teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union have joined the fight.
Tesla's experienced not one but three crashes, all apparently on its first day of testing on July 1. By that time, Tesla had logged a mere 7,000 miles in testing.
Three crashes in the first day? Tesla’s robotaxi test in Austin.
Tesla’s crash rate is orders of magnitude worse than Waymo’s.
arstechnica.com
September 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Tesla's experienced not one but three crashes, all apparently on its first day of testing on July 1. By that time, Tesla had logged a mere 7,000 miles in testing.
“The U.K. is a fair, tolerant and decent country, so the last thing that British people want is dangerous and inflammatory language which threatens violence and intimidation on our streets.”
The harm that Elon Musk causes reaches far beyond the U.S. borders.
The harm that Elon Musk causes reaches far beyond the U.S. borders.
British politicians condemn Elon Musk's comments at anti-migrant rally
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned as dangerous comments by Elon Musk, who told an anti-immigration rally in London that violence is coming to Britain and urged people to fight back
abcnews.go.com
September 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
“The U.K. is a fair, tolerant and decent country, so the last thing that British people want is dangerous and inflammatory language which threatens violence and intimidation on our streets.”
The harm that Elon Musk causes reaches far beyond the U.S. borders.
The harm that Elon Musk causes reaches far beyond the U.S. borders.
It started with indie rock quartet Deerhoof. Within weeks, groups like Xiu Xiu, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and Hotline TNT followed suit. The wave of departures continued into September; most recently, The Mynabirds, WU LYF, Kadhja Bonet and Young Widows have all decided to leave Spotify.
Musicians keep leaving Spotify in protest of CEO's defense investments
In the last few months, bands including Hotline TNT and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have pulled music from Spotify in a new wave of artist-led protests against the platform.
www.npr.org
September 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
It started with indie rock quartet Deerhoof. Within weeks, groups like Xiu Xiu, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and Hotline TNT followed suit. The wave of departures continued into September; most recently, The Mynabirds, WU LYF, Kadhja Bonet and Young Widows have all decided to leave Spotify.