LET'S SUPPORT THE RESISTANCE WITH OUR $$$ - Ways to Support Progressive Businesses and Avoid Businesses Supporting the Authoritarian Regime

Does this really work??

• We had a big win with Disney backing down on canceling Jimmy Kimmel!

• Target is still struggling after large boycotts

Let’s be real…Can we totally avoid buying things from businesses that support the regime?

Probably not

But we can make informed choices where we spend our money and favor businesses that support progressive values.

With the rapid progression of authoritarian initiatives, shopping at local businesses that support progressive values has never been more important.

• Holiday spending season is upon us so our impact can be greater now

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

• While there are many articles and lists of large companies that support the regime (i.e.Amazon) information on our local North Shore Businesses is gathered by word of mouth.  

• We need your help in letting us know if you are aware of local businesses that support progressive values – 

• Just email the information to indivisiblevanston@gmail.com 

Here is a preliminary list of local businesses in Evanston that are progressive and should be supported. We will update with your input:

 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g0kRnfXBleVVXnZ92l_LWPV1DN7H0vf3WqXIXt6Of8o/edit?usp=sharing

WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?

• Avoid Amazon, Prime and Whole Foods. Cancel your Prime subscription if you can.

DO YOU REALLY NEED AMAZON PRIME? -- Work arounds:

• If you find something on Amazon; order directly from the manufacturer. Often times they offer free shipping 

• If you need it delivered and fast- Instacart can also deliver quickly from Costco, Walgreens, local grocery stores as well as a host of other stores and restaurants.  An annual membership can get you free delivery. 

If you have other “work arounds” let us know!  Just email the information to indivisiblevanston@gmail.com

Attached is a link to a fascinating detailed list of companies to avoid and their specific efforts to support the regime from the blog of Andrea Watkins - A Time Such as This:  

https://docs.proton.me/doc?mode=open-url&token=S7KBF8KQDG&linkId=qQbsxSt3fmgWNRAk2iNK1WoSDJORYvgTY1qivswlkVccbjUBoO8aKk5QErzC_vNB2YLW_Fvain90-wcWzz94hQ%3D%3D&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#geRlN0Uxewne

Indivisible National has not yet recommended a general strike or a mass blackout but other groups have.  Check out www.blackoutthesystem.com for more advice on how to have an impact with your spending.  This group, along with several others is calling for a mass blackout Nov 25th - December 2nd  - “No spending, No Travel, No Streaming, No Work, No Restaurants, Stay Home”