Frequently Asked Questions
Why focus on economic boycotts instead of protests or petitions?
Because money talks—especially between elections. Corporations respond faster to reputational risk and revenue pressure than to statements or symbolic actions. Coordinated consumer behavior creates consequences decision-makers cannot ignore.
Can individual consumer actions really make a difference?
Yes—when they are organized and visible. One cancellation is easy to dismiss. Thousands of coordinated cancellations, subscription drops, and public explanations create measurable financial signals and reputational risk. History repeatedly shows that corporations change behavior when enough customers act together.
Why target specific companies instead of “the system” broadly?
Focus is power. Targeted boycotts concentrate attention and pressure on companies with outsized influence, clear political ties, and brand sensitivity. This increases effectiveness while avoiding burnout or unnecessary disruption to consumers.
How is this different from “cancel culture”?
This is not about punishment or purity. It is about accountability. The boycott sets clear, achievable expectations for corporate behavior and applies pressure only when companies choose to support policies or institutions that undermine democratic values.
Does this hurt workers or small businesses?
The boycott targets large corporations with massive market power—not frontline workers or local businesses. Actions focus on discretionary services and subscriptions, minimizing harm to individuals while applying pressure where it matters most: executive decision-making.
Why does the boycott focus on one company at a time?
Concentration increases impact. Monthly focus keeps the campaign manageable, measurable, and visible—allowing participants to sustain action over time and see results.
What proof do we have that this works?
The boycott’s first major target, Spotify, publicly confirmed it stopped running ICE recruitment ads after sustained, coordinated pressure. That outcome demonstrates that disciplined economic action can produce real, documented change—even against major corporations.
What’s the goal of the boycott?
The goal is behavioral change. Companies can be removed from the boycott list when they stop enabling anti-democratic policies or institutions. The boycott is a tool for leverage, not an end in itself.
What can members do beyond canceling subscriptions?
Talk about it. Share why you’re participating. Normalize intentional consumer choices. Public explanation multiplies the impact of private action and turns individual decisions into collective power.
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