economic power

From boycotts to supporting locally owned businesses if your money is your flex, that’s economic power. This category is for everyone—removing your money from capitalism via Buy Nothing groups is an economic flex too. If it’s about making sure the dollars you do spend work for your values, then it belongs here.

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Taxes

Are you gearing up to do the taxes? If you wind up with a big refund, it means you loaned the government interest-free money. Adjust your W-2 withholding to withhold less. Aim for no refund, and a bill less than $1000 next April. This is not a tax protest. It’s your legal right.

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Holiday Gifts

Plan ahead to buy meaningful gifts that support the world we’re building. Visit craft or ethnic fairs for locally made items, or plan a gift of food treats for the person who already has everything. If it’s the thought that counts, put thought into gifting! Click through for inspiration.

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“We Ain’t Buying it”

Join Black Voters Matter in shifting your spending from big corporate powers (especially Target, Amazon and Home Depot) to businesses that invest in our communities.

Sign a pledge card and put your money where your values are. This isn’t a boycott, it’s a conscious re-factoring of your economic power. Support your community.

“We Ain’t Buying it” Find Out How »

Boycott Fatigue

There are numerous Thanksgiving boycotts being proposed, but we endorse the “We Ain’t Buying It” call from Black Voters Matter. The gist: avoid big box stores and especially Target, Home Depot and Amazon. Delete shopping apps and support small businesses, particularly minority owned ones. Click through for links and details.

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Tesla

No Tesla Trillion!

NOVEMBER 15th! Tesla shareholders just approved a ONE TRILLION dollar compensation package for Elon Musk if the company hits a series of goals over the next ten years.

That means we control if he gets paid! They worried that refusing his demand would tank Tesla’s value. They should have known that we will. Put November 15th on your calendar now.

No Tesla Trillion! Find Out How »

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