Life is Good?!?! I thought this was a tree-hugging, nature-loving hippie company. Oh well, maybe we should all just stop shopping retail and thrift our goods, repurchase and reuse 😍
I have no problem boycotting these companies! I'll take it one step further and will call them every time I would have bought their product but went some where else. Isn't My Pillow out of business?
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been looking for a list. Might I also suggest that 1: you e mail these companies and tell them you won't be shopping there.
2: when you do go shopping e mail these companies and tell them what you bought and where.
Lesser Evil one of our favourite popcorns was purchased by Hersheys. Cape Cod and Late July chips sold to Campbells. Burt’s Bees is now owned by Clorox. Justin’s peanut butter is owned by Hormel. RX bars is owned by Kellogg. Annie’s Mac and Cheese is owned by General Mills.
Nespresso and Starbucks? Nestlés. MorningStar Farms the vegan alternatives are now owned by Kellogg’s. 💔
Can you elaborate or give reference on the Life is Good Information? They had some issue with plagiarism of designs used for pro- Trump that were not actually made by them, I’d appreciate more insight as to why they made your list. I don’t see them listed as being problematic anywhere else and obviously it’s important we be accurately informed- TY
Our friend of the ugly expression is invading so many places on Substack! He/she/whatever has a bubbling box of balls, like the lottery drawings. On each ball is a random mean nasty insult. A response is created from grabbing a bunch of these insult-word balls and stringing them together. Lie, retard, moron, Hillary, plus a few shots of wonderful Trump didn’t do that. This appears so often methinks AL doesn’t have (another?) job.
it does! people have been boycotting them for a while, but the main republican donor (Linda Bean) actually passed away last year — who knows what that means for the company and our favorite winter boots
LLBean came out saying that Linda Bean did not represent the company and was acting privately and that her views did not represent the type of views the company cared about. Not sure this is fair. We have to be careful who we boycott!!!
Unfortunately, I just bought a pair of Brooks! Ugh. I started boycotting a few months ago by deleting Amazon, fb and X. As I learned about other companies, I found alternatives. Shared your list with family and friends. Thank you!!!
Unfortunately, if you drop Amazon, all the small businesses that have become part of it will be much worse off because of that. So you kind of got to weigh who you decide to let go
Brooks Adrenaline fit my tricky feet the best by far, so I was upset, so I wanted to know more. Very quickly, I found other sources that say Brooks is neutral, plus they’re good on inclusion and sustainability. I plan to do more of a deep dive at some point, but this is why It’s important for us all to do our own thorough research and decide what works best for us. I found a couple of other discrepancies between this list and OpenSecrets, too. Idk which one to believe right now…
Have you considered trying on clouds? I love mine! 55 years old and still running, just tried my first pair of Ons this year. Probably sticking with them
Dear Art Lover why does the bible hugging right seem to prefer to express itself with profanity? Limited verbal skills? Your degree of "art lover" is obviously questionable.
I just have to ask how it feels to shout into a void bc no one here is listening to you babe. And by the looks of your profile no one is listening to you there either. Have the day you deserve
Keep shouting on your own profile. Thats right you can’t no one is listening there so you have to go out of your way to find “delusional leftists” on posts that arnt yours. Do you feel good about yourself? Calling other people names. Bc I think that if you took some time for yourself and didn’t just “hate” other people for differing views you might have a better time.
You don't fool anyone. You're miserable and you want others to be miserable because you're lonely. So you spend enormous amounts of time and energy begging for attention by insulting people and pretending to be edgy. I'm sad for you.
Are you ok….? It really doesn’t seem like it. Sorry about your anger issues and this current aggressive psychotic episode (rant) you are experiencing. Hope you get the help you need…. :/
You mad, bro? How did you come to the conclusion YOU get to dictate anything? Ever? What? Your Mommy and Daddy told you you were Special, right? Because of your Whiteness. THEY LIED.
Sooo George Soros is the richest man in the world, he must be to feed so many politicians here, probably abroad too. And here I thought it was Musk. Learn something new every day
I never claimed to be “loving and inclusive”. And I’m neither of those two for fascists. And you, are a fascist. You’re also a piece of shit for a human being, and I’m going to enjoy the leopards eating your face. Now go back to your mom’s basement if she’ll have you, incel.
What a measures and reasonable response, exactly what is expected by a party that voted for a man baby and his S. African puppet master. Enjoy your tariffs, snowflake.
I must say, though, that it would have hurt a lot more if you were asking me to boycott them 20 years ago. In my opinion -like so many other clothing brands - LL Bean’s quality has taken a nosedive.
The truth behind LL Bean being in this list is that one board member contributed personally in 2016. She has since died. Which makes me question the others on the list and whether they are all legitimately called out.
LLBean as a company does not donate but an heir and partial owner (who also owned several other businesses) used to support regressive causes. But, she died 🤷🏼♀️
I think it'd probably be best to shop from the local hardware store when possible, but of course it's not always possible. Maybe the next step is to write to these places to voice your discontent and keep talking about it to everyone you know!
Yup, they were eaten up decades ago by the boys club. Our Ace won't support our annual tea which raises funds for a local homeless and battered women's shelter.
No local shops here either :( we do have a great tool library, but when you use tools as frequently as I do, hard to always be on a wait list to borrow. I’ll keep searching for solutions…
Living in small town USA, my hardware store is DEFINITELY owned by a Trump Supporter. I am trying to figure out my best strategy. Currently thinking, at least his contributions aren't a major impact compared to a place like Lowes, Home Depot, or Ace.
This is also what I’m trying to determine. But my thought is that supporting local will ultimately help my local community AND I also feel like instead of us vs. them, it’s all of us vs. the 1% 🤷🏼♀️ so supporting local I think is still the best move in small town USA.
I don’t even know of a local hardware store because all we’ve got is those 3. And it’d be the same for me too. If I find one I would bet they’re Trump supporters.
For me, I love living in a small town. I’ve lived in cities and while there are beauties to cities, I much prefer small towns especially where I can live closer to nature. I also don’t think turning my back on people who don’t agree with me is the solution. I think building community and having real conversations is what will push opinions in different directions. I might be wrong, but I don’t think hating each other and wish for failure on real people and small businesses (on either side) is the solution 🤷🏼♀️ Am I going to be more mindful about where I spend my $$, absolutely. But I’m also going to be more impactful with my interactions, because in the end, real human connection will be what makes a change.
Cynthia, same situation here. Our beloved small town hardware store is affiliated with Ace. Hmm. I think we’ll have to let the owners know why we won’t be seeing them as often.
If you have one around, the owners of Harbor Freight have a pretty decent track record - both of not supporting fascists, and of using their market position for the public good. (Like donating tools to schools in low-income neighborhoods, and diverting their entire inventory of masks to hospitals early in the COVID-19 pandemic.) Their tools have been improving over the last several years, too - there are some that are meh, but lots that are solid.
Local is so much better. These days Lowe’s doesn’t even bother to hire people that know what they’re talking about. When you go to a local hardware store and ask if they have a kind of wood they’ll just walk you to it instead of at Lowe’s where they pull out that stupid phone just to search if they have PINE lol
Note the columns between individuals and PAC money. PAC money is where corps can give huge chunks of cash but there’s almost nothing here. Individuals means employees and that’s natural you’ll have employees giving to campaigns from both sides. But it looks like their employees favored Dems.
That's a tough one for me, too. I find that Ebay is a good source for a lot of smaller tools, gadgets and household appliances. Now someone is going to tell me Ebay is the worst... please no... lol
I suggested Menards but I looked them up on Goods unite us (basis of this list) and they are not any better. “Goods unite us” has an app- get it. Eye opening.
Just putting this out there for stuff that isn't a big item you need at a hardware store, more like small stuff, is it possible to shop a brand in Canada and have it shipped to the US?
All of the above donated to the inauguration fund. Dole Foods, Chiquita Brands, Dean Foods, Purdue Farms, Charmin, Proctor & Gamble, Playtex, Cuisinart, Publix, Sonoco, Shell, Exxon etc, all donated to republicans and the list goes on. It is nearly impossible to not support directly or indirectly our in our daily lives. From my perspective, I think it will be more impactful to support organizations that are in alignment with my ethics.
I think that's a good perspective shift: support the orgs that align with your ethics! you're right, it's probably impossible to boycott Trump-supporting businesses entirely. But I think there is value in knowing about them and getting the conversation going. Appreciate your commont!
Try to remember that really only 1/3 did and they are, by and large, low-information individuals. How to reach them is the question now that the consequences are becoming clearer?
It was not half but closer than Harris voters, the others didn't vote or voted for another party like the marijuana party. We collectively ARE ultimately, sadly, idiots.
I don’t believe we can move forward as a country without being open to differing opinions. While I’m pretty sure I don’t agree with you, I extend my hand and am willing to listen to what you say/feel. No one is ever 100%. Right or wrong… I do love the fact that you are an Art lover. I can agree with you on that for sure!
I’m willing to listen, but we need to deal with facts. They are out there. You need to stop seeing yourself as a victim. Things are not always black/white. The gray is ever present. It bothers me that you are so angry. So much wasted energy! The only power we have in this is our vote
Are taking rights away from people? Or did I miss that in the news! Do you even know how USAID works? I’m guessing not. US farmers will be most impacted by the ending of USAID. Maybe do a little homework before spewing stupidity.
Did I say any of those things? In reviewing our interaction, who is calling whom names? You're projecting your own misdeeds on others.
You did not counter a single argument I made but when on a rampage when I pointed out how huge rage you are holding for people you've never met. Making decisions for the bodies of others. Which dems haven't done.
"Screwed over" violent protesters that injured and murdered our civil workers and then we're pardoned? If the parties were reversed I could not imagine the outrage.
I feel so sorry for you. You are so hateful and deluded about your own party. For those who want to limit government overreach you sure like telling people what to do unless they have a stock portfolio.
I will end with this because clearly discussion is not possible.
If your leader is in the pocket of Russians which he is, there was never a doubt. I hope you aren't hurt to badly when he sells your wellbeing down the river. There is no allegiance to the American people. Cutting jobs to federal workers, payments to state funded programs. That is not a humanist administration.
That is a guy who is in business with himself and other billionaires who only care about themselves. Not you. And that business leader has lost nearly all his lawsuits and filed more bankruptcies than he's got fingers to count on. It's not going to end well for anyone, even you. God speed. Feel free to never write to me again. It's a waste of energy for both of us.
I hope you’re right! But am extremely doubtful. People need to live and let live not be so ready to blame everyone for a few issues that are not necessarily malignant. Stop sucking the syrup of lies. Think for yourself, not Fox News(?). The day after 9/11, we were all proud Americans. This division was a planned attack that is getting us nowhere, except making the wealthy wealthier, and average everyday Americans struggling in their wake…..
So what I am hearing is your delicate little snowflake feelings got hurt and so now you're out to take away civil liberties from the nation and increase your own taxes?
Smart.
I also feel like you are misremembering things, because again, like yourself. Yours is the name calling and petulant party. Your draft dodging head of state told a war hero to be thankful. And wear a suit. C'mon. The puppet master is wearing a hat in the oval office sans suit. So who is the actual hypocrit. If your god is as vengeful as the old testament says you are going to have a hell of a time in the afterlife. Best of luck. Stay humble.
My goodness, with such a compelling, we'll thought argument such as that, how am I to compete with the sage words coming from you troll bot. Before you retort with what will no doubt be unintelligible, but clearly your only level of thinking, graduate 6th grade, stop hanging out with your racist uncle- even if he buys you cheap beer- and try and develop critical thinking beyond "you're explitive, you're dumb". You may not like people who don't agree with you, but if can't put an argument together to defend your thoughts, then maybe they can't be dended??
I sent a reflective response stating no one is right or wrong 100% of the time. We have to offer a hand and listen to what others think/feel. I see you’re a an Art Lover. I can most definitely relate to that. I have an Art History degree. A little kindness and empathy go a long way. Some people are put off by profanities. Not me, I swear like a longshoreman. But people would be more likely to listen with an after tone…😊
You are filled with such ill informed bile, I can only assume you do this because negative attention is attention and you have nothing in the real world. But let's go through this.
- no one is "chopping penises". I know a few trans people. Both of them identified as young children with the other gender. One started chemical therapy as a young child after meeting with therapists over years. Not a whim. No one influenced that child. Bigoted people did send a CHILD death threats for being different. They did have surgery after they turned 18. A legal adult and if an 18 year old can decide to go to war and due or kill they should be able to do what they will with their body so long as it doesn't affect other. With sexual transition does not do.
- waste: Elon musk gets 8 million from the government a day. We Don't need to go to mars. We Don't need to have space tours. That's waste. How is stopping funding for vulnerable people's a waste while financing a guy who is already worth 400 bil. Why not raise taxes on those who are making more than lower income? 10% of your take home is nothing if you are making over 5 million dollars but is so much if you don't make 30k.
What about all the taxpayer money spent on security so the president can play golf.
- criminal. Tried and convicted over 30 times of civil suits. For rape and fraud. If you have issues with criminals let's start there, shall we. Musk was here in a Stent visa, over stayed but somehow is a citizen, why is that ok? Trumps wives, citizens with marriage. Don't believe in birthright. Time to deport Don jr, Ivanka, and eric because Ivana was not a citizen when they were born. Trump wants to sell citizenship for 5 million. Don't call people hypocrites when you are backing that.
Most immigrants abide by the law because they don't want to be deported or more radically they aren't bad people.
Why don't you care about the criminality of congress people who take bribes for companies? Top officials who are best buddies and allowing sex traffickers into the us.
Ask yourself, why are you so angry about other people living their lives when it has absolutely nothing to do with you? Who cares if people are trans? If people want to immigrate to the states make it easier so you don't have to but your way US.
Why don't you care about your elected official violating actual moral issues you profess to care? Read the preamble, find out what it says on the statue of liberty as far as what the united states is supposed to stand for.
Ask yourself, Why do you hate other people? And since you do have such a distaste for the common man, have you considered a bunker in the woods where you don't have to engage with others?
Also boycotting Facebook, instagram, WaPo, and Amazon. Thought the last one would be tough but so far so good. Ace hardware might be tough as that’s our local hardware store
This is a good reminder to me to stop using food delivery services when I can! DoorDash has done so much harm to restaurants already, and it feels like the cherry on top that they used that $ to fund dumb politics. Ugh.
Sadly Uber is very not Blue. They hosted one of the largest inauguration parties and donated a ridiculous amount of money to the campaign. We should all just go pick up our food in person.
AMEN people really need to stop ordering from these apps. Why not even just call the restaurant directly and see if they deliver?? If you’re not disabled or drunk or high just go pick it up! Life shouldn’t be as gluttonous and easy as pressing two buttons and underpaying someone to deliver your microplastic soaked food
Such a good point. We need to bring back calling restaurants. It's usually cheaper too. I'm so overwhelmed by all the take out containers that go straight in the trash, too. You've given me a new story idea, so thank you :)
I’m stuck in a boot for a couple weeks and my partner is out of town. So there has been more Door Dash than I would like. Thank goodness for friends who bring food over!
I have made statements with my dollars (not that anyone has noticed). But quite a while ago I read some things that made me sincerely dislike Walmart’s business practices & I will almost never go there. Once in a blue moon…I was an early adapter with Amazon, but have cut almost all ties now. Actually, a long time ago I heard him say he didn’t care if he sold everything, he was wanted to be the gatekeeper so that anything anyone buys has to go through him. I try to shop local (but I live in a small farming town in the Midwest & that is occasionally hard). When I travel, which is less & less as I get older & don’t have any money to do that, I often will ask what is owned locally & not a chain & try to give them business (e.g. restaurants). I buy used whenever I can. I’m not a great DYI, but…I try to buy fair trade when I can. And I’ve also tried to just be more mindful of spending on anything. Do I really need it or just want something new? My now 24 year old has shared research with me that has helped inform some of these decisions.
If we can’t do Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, or Amazon — how do we replace or fix any household items? Any suggestions? A list of this-not-that would be a lot more useful than just whom-to-boycott.
Menards is among the worst offenders, in terms of right-wingedness - iirc the head of the company is personal friends with 47. On top of that, they were involved in shadily importing Russian plywood when there was an embargo due to the war in Ukraine. Just pretend like they don’t know how their supply chain works, right?
I looked at their website and it seems like they only sell power tools, shop vacs, leaf blowers, and such. Not a place for decorative light fixtures or other home items.
Do the best you can, you can’t win em’ all. Lowes seems to have the better customer service availability, I would encourage that. They used to have a great veteran discount but cut back to reg price items only, but they still have one
I've boycotted Hobby Lobby before their Supreme Court case. Friends ex son in law was put on temporary worker status to avoid garnishment of his wages for child support.
Thank you! Most of these I am already avoiding. A few of these are really hard, AAA WTF! they are always so kind when they rescue me. Truly, this may be the best tool we have, since money gets everyone’s attention.
I love that Canada is boycotting liquor from red states.
LL Bean?! 😩 We aren’t going to be able to wear their stuff while enjoying nature if it’s destroyed 🙄 Loved your side comments - as always you manage to make me laugh even when addressing such upsetting topics! Thank you for the action plan! 🙏🏻
I have a pair of Patagonia hiking pants. I've had them for 20 years and they look and feel brand new! I hike a ton too...I wildcraft all summer. They are super pricey, but totally worth every penny, especially knowing that they are not funding the Oligarchs!
Plus they guarantee their items for life. Return at any point. And they have Worn Wear program (as does REI which is a cooperative) where you can buy gently used items for much less.
I understand that, but to me the fact that they donated to Kamala and not the current fiasco makes them at least a little more palatable since options in my area are very limited. Lowe’s vs Home Depot, Amazon and Ace. But still only shopping there for necessities only.
I figure Lowe’s is better than Home Depot, Walmart, or Amazon. I shop at Costco as much as possible but they don’t have everything. I’d love a list of better options! ❤️
Note that total donations listed for a company are usually donations by individual employees. The more relevant donations and influence are via PACs and lobbying.
Life is Good?!?! I thought this was a tree-hugging, nature-loving hippie company. Oh well, maybe we should all just stop shopping retail and thrift our goods, repurchase and reuse 😍
How about my pillow????
Fuck that guy.
I have no problem boycotting these companies! I'll take it one step further and will call them every time I would have bought their product but went some where else. Isn't My Pillow out of business?
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been looking for a list. Might I also suggest that 1: you e mail these companies and tell them you won't be shopping there.
2: when you do go shopping e mail these companies and tell them what you bought and where.
Not even with trumplethiskin's Syphillitc mushroom!
Don't like that guy...
Fuck that guy indeed, and all the other ones on this list.
Lol! Good point...isn't it out of business now? Probably using another name now?
Didn’t end up filing for bankruptcy! Current CEO is one of the brothers. I’m looking for a source on campaign donations because this one rocked me.
I think that goes without saying! lol
I believe My Pillow went bankrupt/ out of business.
Hahaha
I can get behind this idea.
Ever since I retired, if I feel I need something different, I go thrifting.
Good thing you have looser on your forehead. Thanks for advertising!
Lesser Evil one of our favourite popcorns was purchased by Hersheys. Cape Cod and Late July chips sold to Campbells. Burt’s Bees is now owned by Clorox. Justin’s peanut butter is owned by Hormel. RX bars is owned by Kellogg. Annie’s Mac and Cheese is owned by General Mills.
Nespresso and Starbucks? Nestlés. MorningStar Farms the vegan alternatives are now owned by Kellogg’s. 💔
Thanks for sharing.
Can you elaborate or give reference on the Life is Good Information? They had some issue with plagiarism of designs used for pro- Trump that were not actually made by them, I’d appreciate more insight as to why they made your list. I don’t see them listed as being problematic anywhere else and obviously it’s important we be accurately informed- TY
Seems you have feelings, you might want to get your ulcer treated.
Shush
Who let this clown on substacks? If you want to argue with people your level, go back to Twitter.
Our friend of the ugly expression is invading so many places on Substack! He/she/whatever has a bubbling box of balls, like the lottery drawings. On each ball is a random mean nasty insult. A response is created from grabbing a bunch of these insult-word balls and stringing them together. Lie, retard, moron, Hillary, plus a few shots of wonderful Trump didn’t do that. This appears so often methinks AL doesn’t have (another?) job.
LL Bean hurts.
it does! people have been boycotting them for a while, but the main republican donor (Linda Bean) actually passed away last year — who knows what that means for the company and our favorite winter boots
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/25/linda-l-bean-dead
Open secrets lists Beans 2024 donations as $20,000 for Kamala Harris and $1590
for trump, the rest for Maine politicians.
Goods United Us doesn’t give the year and says $36,000 total, doesn’t list Kamala at all. That’s quite a discrepancy.
Linda was the trumper on the board and all donations are from individuals. I think it’s safe now.
https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/ll-bean-inc/summary?id=D000042703
Yes LLBean gets a “perfect score” on Goods Unite Us. So I wonder why they are on this list.
LLBean came out saying that Linda Bean did not represent the company and was acting privately and that her views did not represent the type of views the company cared about. Not sure this is fair. We have to be careful who we boycott!!!
I thought it was just one out of fifty owners that donated. It wasn’t the company as a whole as I understand it.
Unfortunately, I just bought a pair of Brooks! Ugh. I started boycotting a few months ago by deleting Amazon, fb and X. As I learned about other companies, I found alternatives. Shared your list with family and friends. Thank you!!!
I dropped Amazon and Prime
Unfortunately, if you drop Amazon, all the small businesses that have become part of it will be much worse off because of that. So you kind of got to weigh who you decide to let go
Over the years I've dropped Amazon, Facebook, Twitter (that one was a painful decision, but once the muskrat bought it there was no choice).
I’ve been supporting my local peeps instead and am actually getting joy from it!
Brooks Adrenaline fit my tricky feet the best by far, so I was upset, so I wanted to know more. Very quickly, I found other sources that say Brooks is neutral, plus they’re good on inclusion and sustainability. I plan to do more of a deep dive at some point, but this is why It’s important for us all to do our own thorough research and decide what works best for us. I found a couple of other discrepancies between this list and OpenSecrets, too. Idk which one to believe right now…
I love my Brooks, but maybe I can stretch them out another year.
Ugh, time to dig deeper as most corporations donate to both parties. My question is how much to whom?
Have you considered trying on clouds? I love mine! 55 years old and still running, just tried my first pair of Ons this year. Probably sticking with them
I also love my Brooks so I move from one pair to another to soften the wear
same practice here. and I upgraded my orthopedic insoles recently hoping that helps
Dear Art Lover why does the bible hugging right seem to prefer to express itself with profanity? Limited verbal skills? Your degree of "art lover" is obviously questionable.
Art Lover can't help it... they're in a cult. (Sad face emoji)
Didn't think you'd have an intelligent answer.
🤣🤣🤣 tell everyone you have been brainwashed by Patriarchy and Religion, please! Do go on. Bigotry from Holy People is AMUSING.
What is wrong with you???
I just have to ask how it feels to shout into a void bc no one here is listening to you babe. And by the looks of your profile no one is listening to you there either. Have the day you deserve
I just blocked Art Lover. It was time to take out the trash.
Keep shouting on your own profile. Thats right you can’t no one is listening there so you have to go out of your way to find “delusional leftists” on posts that arnt yours. Do you feel good about yourself? Calling other people names. Bc I think that if you took some time for yourself and didn’t just “hate” other people for differing views you might have a better time.
You don't fool anyone. You're miserable and you want others to be miserable because you're lonely. So you spend enormous amounts of time and energy begging for attention by insulting people and pretending to be edgy. I'm sad for you.
Ha ha ha. You seem to have a very limited vocabulary.
You are stupid.
We have receipts, eejit.
Get a therapist and stop bleeding all over everyone. Take some personal responsibility.
And you love Art? Ha ha you’re a fucking troll
Your hate is palatable - I feel sorry for your depraved soul- whoever you really are. Blocked. 🤟🏻
Troll
Are you ok….? It really doesn’t seem like it. Sorry about your anger issues and this current aggressive psychotic episode (rant) you are experiencing. Hope you get the help you need…. :/
Bless your heart. I cannot take you seriously.
I think it's funny they think OUR reality is delusional when they are the ones with the blindfolds on.
😂😂😂 is that all you have???
You mad, bro? How did you come to the conclusion YOU get to dictate anything? Ever? What? Your Mommy and Daddy told you you were Special, right? Because of your Whiteness. THEY LIED.
You left* just to let you know how stupid you look. Re read what you say.
Thousands and thousands of years? Anyone know Latin and Greek?
Hahahah Didn’t take those meds today?
Lunatic troll, cult member
Sooo George Soros is the richest man in the world, he must be to feed so many politicians here, probably abroad too. And here I thought it was Musk. Learn something new every day
I’m sorry someone hurt you so bad. You deserve compassion.
I find it hilarious that this dweeb thinks liberals can’t deal with reality. I‘ll be laughing my ass off when she‘s broke, hungry, and wondering why.
Your question shows you haven’t even got a sound concept of reality. You’re obviously one of the lost causes. I hope you enjoy the Kool-Aid.
Found the fucking moron. You and everyone else in your party of ignorance, hate, and fascism.
I never claimed to be “loving and inclusive”. And I’m neither of those two for fascists. And you, are a fascist. You’re also a piece of shit for a human being, and I’m going to enjoy the leopards eating your face. Now go back to your mom’s basement if she’ll have you, incel.
What a measures and reasonable response, exactly what is expected by a party that voted for a man baby and his S. African puppet master. Enjoy your tariffs, snowflake.
Doesn't fit their wholesome outdoor good guy/gal brand for sure
It absolutely does. Fake hunters fake hunting with their $150 dog collars.
There is no need to boycott over one of 50 owners who had now died!!! Not a well vetted list, in my opinion.
That is what I came here to say!!!!
I must say, though, that it would have hurt a lot more if you were asking me to boycott them 20 years ago. In my opinion -like so many other clothing brands - LL Bean’s quality has taken a nosedive.
The information on Open Secrets tells a different story. Looks like individuals at the company overwhelmingly supported Harris. https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/ll-bean-inc/summary?id=D000042703
The truth behind LL Bean being in this list is that one board member contributed personally in 2016. She has since died. Which makes me question the others on the list and whether they are all legitimately called out.
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LLBean as a company does not donate but an heir and partial owner (who also owned several other businesses) used to support regressive causes. But, she died 🤷🏼♀️
As of today (2/28/25) they have a nearly perfect score on this site, so I’m confused
Yeah, I'm surprised and disappointed to see them on this list! Also, North Face. Just sad.
LL isn’t the same company it was…..quality not as good.
They have LONG been conservative.
No Lowe’s Home Depot or Ace- any suggestions for hardware/home improvement stores?
I think it'd probably be best to shop from the local hardware store when possible, but of course it's not always possible. Maybe the next step is to write to these places to voice your discontent and keep talking about it to everyone you know!
What local hardware stores? They don’t exist.
Yup, they were eaten up decades ago by the boys club. Our Ace won't support our annual tea which raises funds for a local homeless and battered women's shelter.
the local family owned one near me just closed after 50 years.
That is really sad. Our locally owned hardware store still is in operation, and it’s my first stop when I have something I need.
There's a great one near me - my husband works there 😃
Yep. The last local hardware store near us closed 15 years ago. Only the 3 chains now.
No local shops here either :( we do have a great tool library, but when you use tools as frequently as I do, hard to always be on a wait list to borrow. I’ll keep searching for solutions…
Right. Our local hardware stores are Ace’s. It’s a franchise.
Living in small town USA, my hardware store is DEFINITELY owned by a Trump Supporter. I am trying to figure out my best strategy. Currently thinking, at least his contributions aren't a major impact compared to a place like Lowes, Home Depot, or Ace.
This is also what I’m trying to determine. But my thought is that supporting local will ultimately help my local community AND I also feel like instead of us vs. them, it’s all of us vs. the 1% 🤷🏼♀️ so supporting local I think is still the best move in small town USA.
I don’t even know of a local hardware store because all we’ve got is those 3. And it’d be the same for me too. If I find one I would bet they’re Trump supporters.
Shop a little farther?
For me, I love living in a small town. I’ve lived in cities and while there are beauties to cities, I much prefer small towns especially where I can live closer to nature. I also don’t think turning my back on people who don’t agree with me is the solution. I think building community and having real conversations is what will push opinions in different directions. I might be wrong, but I don’t think hating each other and wish for failure on real people and small businesses (on either side) is the solution 🤷🏼♀️ Am I going to be more mindful about where I spend my $$, absolutely. But I’m also going to be more impactful with my interactions, because in the end, real human connection will be what makes a change.
That’s a very privileged question.
My local mom and pop is an ACE franchise. What a bummer...
Cynthia, same situation here. Our beloved small town hardware store is affiliated with Ace. Hmm. I think we’ll have to let the owners know why we won’t be seeing them as often.
Cynthia, same situation here. We love our local hardware store
I would think a “franchise “ store would be where I will shop. At least they are “hometown” employees-
Unfortunately, my local hardware store is Ace, also on the list.
Super idea. Local hardware here is an ACE.
Don’t have a local hardware store.
If you have one around, the owners of Harbor Freight have a pretty decent track record - both of not supporting fascists, and of using their market position for the public good. (Like donating tools to schools in low-income neighborhoods, and diverting their entire inventory of masks to hospitals early in the COVID-19 pandemic.) Their tools have been improving over the last several years, too - there are some that are meh, but lots that are solid.
Not my local one. They wave a Trump flag!
Yeah, no controlling local management. I just mean the corporation itself.
Tell them that isn’t Good for business and walk out empty handed
I always forget about them. Thx for the reminder.
Sadly I don’t have a local. The smallest friendliest and most helpful hardware store in my community is an Ace… and they were on the list 🫤
Same!
Local is so much better. These days Lowe’s doesn’t even bother to hire people that know what they’re talking about. When you go to a local hardware store and ask if they have a kind of wood they’ll just walk you to it instead of at Lowe’s where they pull out that stupid phone just to search if they have PINE lol
Lowe’s looked wrong to me so I looked it up. Here’s OpenSecrets for 2024 contributions: https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/lowe-s-companies/summary?id=D000027296
$$ to Dems about double $$ to Repubs
We have a True Value. I’m not sure how it stacks up.
They have all been bought and are one,True value,Ace
They suck
Yes this. Where in the world can you shop for hardware? That is all we have on my town.
Menards?
Not in Western NY
Here’s ACE hardware: https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/ace-hardware/summary?id=D000042548
Note the columns between individuals and PAC money. PAC money is where corps can give huge chunks of cash but there’s almost nothing here. Individuals means employees and that’s natural you’ll have employees giving to campaigns from both sides. But it looks like their employees favored Dems.
That's a tough one for me, too. I find that Ebay is a good source for a lot of smaller tools, gadgets and household appliances. Now someone is going to tell me Ebay is the worst... please no... lol
Local small businesses 👍
I suggested Menards but I looked them up on Goods unite us (basis of this list) and they are not any better. “Goods unite us” has an app- get it. Eye opening.
Just putting this out there for stuff that isn't a big item you need at a hardware store, more like small stuff, is it possible to shop a brand in Canada and have it shipped to the US?
I thought the same thing. Those 3 are the only hardware stores in our area.
I thought Lowes was good!!
There is another chain of 'local' hardware stores called Do-It-Best. We have one here in our city in Northern Colorado.
Not in WNY 🫤
Amazon: $1 million
Meta: $1 million
Google: $1 million
Microsoft: $1 million
Uber: $1 million
Toyota: $1 million
Ripple [Cryptocurrency]: $5 million
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi: $1 million
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg: $1 million
Apple CEO Tim Cook: $1 million
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: $1 million
All of the above donated to the inauguration fund. Dole Foods, Chiquita Brands, Dean Foods, Purdue Farms, Charmin, Proctor & Gamble, Playtex, Cuisinart, Publix, Sonoco, Shell, Exxon etc, all donated to republicans and the list goes on. It is nearly impossible to not support directly or indirectly our in our daily lives. From my perspective, I think it will be more impactful to support organizations that are in alignment with my ethics.
I think that's a good perspective shift: support the orgs that align with your ethics! you're right, it's probably impossible to boycott Trump-supporting businesses entirely. But I think there is value in knowing about them and getting the conversation going. Appreciate your commont!
So true! And I mean, half of the country voted for him so it's gonna be hard to escape any connection/endorsement even in a liberal city.
Try to remember that really only 1/3 did and they are, by and large, low-information individuals. How to reach them is the question now that the consequences are becoming clearer?
Nearly 40% didn't get out the vote. We'll see if we ever have another fair & free election.
NO they did NOT! He cheated to get in that office! With the help of Muskrat!
It was not half but closer than Harris voters, the others didn't vote or voted for another party like the marijuana party. We collectively ARE ultimately, sadly, idiots.
Thank you. Really surprised none of these were listed.
I don’t believe we can move forward as a country without being open to differing opinions. While I’m pretty sure I don’t agree with you, I extend my hand and am willing to listen to what you say/feel. No one is ever 100%. Right or wrong… I do love the fact that you are an Art lover. I can agree with you on that for sure!
I’m willing to listen, but we need to deal with facts. They are out there. You need to stop seeing yourself as a victim. Things are not always black/white. The gray is ever present. It bothers me that you are so angry. So much wasted energy! The only power we have in this is our vote
Shame on all of them!
Are taking rights away from people? Or did I miss that in the news! Do you even know how USAID works? I’m guessing not. US farmers will be most impacted by the ending of USAID. Maybe do a little homework before spewing stupidity.
My dude, once was enough, stop the trolling. No one is here for you.
Did I say any of those things? In reviewing our interaction, who is calling whom names? You're projecting your own misdeeds on others.
You did not counter a single argument I made but when on a rampage when I pointed out how huge rage you are holding for people you've never met. Making decisions for the bodies of others. Which dems haven't done.
"Screwed over" violent protesters that injured and murdered our civil workers and then we're pardoned? If the parties were reversed I could not imagine the outrage.
I feel so sorry for you. You are so hateful and deluded about your own party. For those who want to limit government overreach you sure like telling people what to do unless they have a stock portfolio.
I will end with this because clearly discussion is not possible.
If your leader is in the pocket of Russians which he is, there was never a doubt. I hope you aren't hurt to badly when he sells your wellbeing down the river. There is no allegiance to the American people. Cutting jobs to federal workers, payments to state funded programs. That is not a humanist administration.
That is a guy who is in business with himself and other billionaires who only care about themselves. Not you. And that business leader has lost nearly all his lawsuits and filed more bankruptcies than he's got fingers to count on. It's not going to end well for anyone, even you. God speed. Feel free to never write to me again. It's a waste of energy for both of us.
I hope you’re right! But am extremely doubtful. People need to live and let live not be so ready to blame everyone for a few issues that are not necessarily malignant. Stop sucking the syrup of lies. Think for yourself, not Fox News(?). The day after 9/11, we were all proud Americans. This division was a planned attack that is getting us nowhere, except making the wealthy wealthier, and average everyday Americans struggling in their wake…..
So what I am hearing is your delicate little snowflake feelings got hurt and so now you're out to take away civil liberties from the nation and increase your own taxes?
Smart.
I also feel like you are misremembering things, because again, like yourself. Yours is the name calling and petulant party. Your draft dodging head of state told a war hero to be thankful. And wear a suit. C'mon. The puppet master is wearing a hat in the oval office sans suit. So who is the actual hypocrit. If your god is as vengeful as the old testament says you are going to have a hell of a time in the afterlife. Best of luck. Stay humble.
That is soooo uncalled for! Were you “ pleasuring yourself” while writing it? That’s the only way anyone would get anything out of it!
My goodness, with such a compelling, we'll thought argument such as that, how am I to compete with the sage words coming from you troll bot. Before you retort with what will no doubt be unintelligible, but clearly your only level of thinking, graduate 6th grade, stop hanging out with your racist uncle- even if he buys you cheap beer- and try and develop critical thinking beyond "you're explitive, you're dumb". You may not like people who don't agree with you, but if can't put an argument together to defend your thoughts, then maybe they can't be dended??
May you get what you deserve.
I sent a reflective response stating no one is right or wrong 100% of the time. We have to offer a hand and listen to what others think/feel. I see you’re a an Art Lover. I can most definitely relate to that. I have an Art History degree. A little kindness and empathy go a long way. Some people are put off by profanities. Not me, I swear like a longshoreman. But people would be more likely to listen with an after tone…😊
Way to prove me right.
You are filled with such ill informed bile, I can only assume you do this because negative attention is attention and you have nothing in the real world. But let's go through this.
- no one is "chopping penises". I know a few trans people. Both of them identified as young children with the other gender. One started chemical therapy as a young child after meeting with therapists over years. Not a whim. No one influenced that child. Bigoted people did send a CHILD death threats for being different. They did have surgery after they turned 18. A legal adult and if an 18 year old can decide to go to war and due or kill they should be able to do what they will with their body so long as it doesn't affect other. With sexual transition does not do.
- waste: Elon musk gets 8 million from the government a day. We Don't need to go to mars. We Don't need to have space tours. That's waste. How is stopping funding for vulnerable people's a waste while financing a guy who is already worth 400 bil. Why not raise taxes on those who are making more than lower income? 10% of your take home is nothing if you are making over 5 million dollars but is so much if you don't make 30k.
What about all the taxpayer money spent on security so the president can play golf.
- criminal. Tried and convicted over 30 times of civil suits. For rape and fraud. If you have issues with criminals let's start there, shall we. Musk was here in a Stent visa, over stayed but somehow is a citizen, why is that ok? Trumps wives, citizens with marriage. Don't believe in birthright. Time to deport Don jr, Ivanka, and eric because Ivana was not a citizen when they were born. Trump wants to sell citizenship for 5 million. Don't call people hypocrites when you are backing that.
Most immigrants abide by the law because they don't want to be deported or more radically they aren't bad people.
Why don't you care about the criminality of congress people who take bribes for companies? Top officials who are best buddies and allowing sex traffickers into the us.
Ask yourself, why are you so angry about other people living their lives when it has absolutely nothing to do with you? Who cares if people are trans? If people want to immigrate to the states make it easier so you don't have to but your way US.
Why don't you care about your elected official violating actual moral issues you profess to care? Read the preamble, find out what it says on the statue of liberty as far as what the united states is supposed to stand for.
Ask yourself, Why do you hate other people? And since you do have such a distaste for the common man, have you considered a bunker in the woods where you don't have to engage with others?
Oh you language lover you.
Why are you on here? Do you just like to argue. Your ignorance is show
EMPATHY, look it up.
Also boycotting Facebook, instagram, WaPo, and Amazon. Thought the last one would be tough but so far so good. Ace hardware might be tough as that’s our local hardware store
I'm working on giving up Amazon this year — almost 1 month in, it hasn't been terrible. I'm actually running a survey for people who've quit it and I'd love to hear more about your experience if you'd like to share! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPf9kdr_Gf_dok9zOk5xKqsJloPcdrnsZardmjPfPRmae1FQ/viewform?usp=sharing
I recently quit, as I finally decided that ebay was a fantastic alternative. That, and local delivery. 👌
Interesting - I never thought of eBay as an Amazon alternative. What are you buying on there?
Books, makeup, coffee, clothing, etc. you name it. It's not just an auction site any more. Pretty cool!
Trying over here too!
I’m boycotting it for 95% of what I’ve bought in the past. I use it only for specific items.
I quit Amazon because my card was hacked every time I tried to buy something
You’re keeping a Google doc to track this?? 😂
Buy your books at Barnes and Noble.They have an App.
Even better, use bookshop.org and support a local bookstore of your choice!
This is a good reminder to me to stop using food delivery services when I can! DoorDash has done so much harm to restaurants already, and it feels like the cherry on top that they used that $ to fund dumb politics. Ugh.
I had the same thought! Uber/Uber Eats is very blue, if that offers you any solace
Sadly Uber is very not Blue. They hosted one of the largest inauguration parties and donated a ridiculous amount of money to the campaign. We should all just go pick up our food in person.
Uber is also terrible to their drivers and refusing to categorize them as employees. I think for now Uber won the legal fight but I could be wrong.
Über is incredibly anti-union like Target, Walmart, Amazon, and so on.
Isn’t Uber on both your list and the list someone else posted in these comments?
And the single use plastics, and cardboard. I mean, think people, think!!! And learn how to cook! It's not that hard! :)
AMEN people really need to stop ordering from these apps. Why not even just call the restaurant directly and see if they deliver?? If you’re not disabled or drunk or high just go pick it up! Life shouldn’t be as gluttonous and easy as pressing two buttons and underpaying someone to deliver your microplastic soaked food
Such a good point. We need to bring back calling restaurants. It's usually cheaper too. I'm so overwhelmed by all the take out containers that go straight in the trash, too. You've given me a new story idea, so thank you :)
even calling the restaurant some still outsource to doordash and similar
I’m stuck in a boot for a couple weeks and my partner is out of town. So there has been more Door Dash than I would like. Thank goodness for friends who bring food over!
Any Koch company. They pretty much started this train to hell all those years ago.
Urban outfitters is part of the Free People and Anthropologie corporation so I am guessing they also are one to boycott.
yes indeed!
Yep.
I have made statements with my dollars (not that anyone has noticed). But quite a while ago I read some things that made me sincerely dislike Walmart’s business practices & I will almost never go there. Once in a blue moon…I was an early adapter with Amazon, but have cut almost all ties now. Actually, a long time ago I heard him say he didn’t care if he sold everything, he was wanted to be the gatekeeper so that anything anyone buys has to go through him. I try to shop local (but I live in a small farming town in the Midwest & that is occasionally hard). When I travel, which is less & less as I get older & don’t have any money to do that, I often will ask what is owned locally & not a chain & try to give them business (e.g. restaurants). I buy used whenever I can. I’m not a great DYI, but…I try to buy fair trade when I can. And I’ve also tried to just be more mindful of spending on anything. Do I really need it or just want something new? My now 24 year old has shared research with me that has helped inform some of these decisions.
If we can’t do Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, or Amazon — how do we replace or fix any household items? Any suggestions? A list of this-not-that would be a lot more useful than just whom-to-boycott.
Harbor Freight only donates to democrats!
Menards???
Menards is among the worst offenders, in terms of right-wingedness - iirc the head of the company is personal friends with 47. On top of that, they were involved in shadily importing Russian plywood when there was an embargo due to the war in Ukraine. Just pretend like they don’t know how their supply chain works, right?
John Menard give lots to republican causes, as do the Uline owners.
I looked at their website and it seems like they only sell power tools, shop vacs, leaf blowers, and such. Not a place for decorative light fixtures or other home items.
Costco!
I think just do your best reasonable effort. No need to be perfect. Just a reduction will be deeply felt by these companies if enough people do it.
Do the best you can, you can’t win em’ all. Lowes seems to have the better customer service availability, I would encourage that. They used to have a great veteran discount but cut back to reg price items only, but they still have one
Look up hardware stores near me. 99% will be Ace, but True Value is out there.
Menards, coast to coast hardware
Never heard of them. It looks like they’re mainly in the Midwest.
I've boycotted Hobby Lobby before their Supreme Court case. Friends ex son in law was put on temporary worker status to avoid garnishment of his wages for child support.
Thank you! Most of these I am already avoiding. A few of these are really hard, AAA WTF! they are always so kind when they rescue me. Truly, this may be the best tool we have, since money gets everyone’s attention.
I love that Canada is boycotting liquor from red states.
I told my husband we’re doing the same with liquor- we have plenty of good distilleries in NY
Better World Club
LL Bean?! 😩 We aren’t going to be able to wear their stuff while enjoying nature if it’s destroyed 🙄 Loved your side comments - as always you manage to make me laugh even when addressing such upsetting topics! Thank you for the action plan! 🙏🏻
Patagonia is an option. Pricy, but they’ve literally made Earth their only shareholder, and are putting their money where their mouth is.
I have a pair of Patagonia hiking pants. I've had them for 20 years and they look and feel brand new! I hike a ton too...I wildcraft all summer. They are super pricey, but totally worth every penny, especially knowing that they are not funding the Oligarchs!
Plus they guarantee their items for life. Return at any point. And they have Worn Wear program (as does REI which is a cooperative) where you can buy gently used items for much less.
Oh sweet! I didn't know that!
Thank you so much, Emily! This comment means a lot
Goya! They’ve been on my shit list since the last time we shot ourselves in the foot.
Ivanka holding up Goya cans in the Oval Office did it for me - never, never, never!
Absolutely! I don't even look at what they have on the shelves.
I see Lowe’s on the list but if you look under the “Politicians” tab on Goods Unite Us, it shows Kamala Harris not the other guy….?
Looks like they've donated to both republican and democratic candidates, but ultimately more to republicans.
I understand that, but to me the fact that they donated to Kamala and not the current fiasco makes them at least a little more palatable since options in my area are very limited. Lowe’s vs Home Depot, Amazon and Ace. But still only shopping there for necessities only.
I figure Lowe’s is better than Home Depot, Walmart, or Amazon. I shop at Costco as much as possible but they don’t have everything. I’d love a list of better options! ❤️
You can check the numbers at https://www.opensecrets.org/.
Note that total donations listed for a company are usually donations by individual employees. The more relevant donations and influence are via PACs and lobbying.