20Jul, 2025
Boycott, who, what, why?

Are you as confused or overwhelmed as I am with the different boycotts going on?

You’re not alone.

With so many headlines flying around—one day it’s Disney, the next it’s Tesla or Paramount—it’s hard to keep up with who’s being boycotted and why. But one thing is clear: Americans are fed up. Whether it’s corporations pushing political agendas, silencing dissenting voices, or prioritizing profit over people, many of us are looking for peaceful, impactful ways to push back.

One powerful way? Intentional, informed boycotting.

Below is a clear, categorized list of corporate boycotts you can participate in right now—both nationally and internationally. Whether your concerns center around censorship, worker rights, government overreach, or propaganda pipelines, there’s a way for you to make your dollar count.

🛑 U.S. Corporate Boycotts You Can Join

🎬 Media & Entertainment Boycotts

These companies have been accused of removing dissenting voices, aligning too closely with federal messaging, or suppressing political speech.

  • Paramount Global & CBS – Accused of cutting ties with journalists and entertainers who don’t align with prevailing political narratives.
  • Disney & ABC – Criticized for excessive DEI implementation, narrative control, and political favoritism.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery (CNN, HBO) – Corporate restructuring reportedly tied to content censorship and voice silencing.
  • Spotify – Targeted for removing political podcasts and limiting creator visibility.
  • YouTube (Google) – Accused of demonetizing or hiding protest content and political journalism.

🛒 Retail, Tech & Service Boycotts

These businesses face scrutiny for exploiting workers, colluding with government surveillance, or undermining American labor dignity.

  • Amazon – Boycott for union-busting, worker treatment, and surveillance tech partnerships.
  • Tesla – Targeted due to union opposition and political overlap via Elon Musk’s influence and government contracts.
  • Apple – Criticized for restricting app access to protest tools and allowing authoritarian regimes influence.
  • Google (Alphabet) – Boycotts over biased search visibility and surveillance integration.
  • Meta (Facebook & Instagram) – Censorship of protest organizers, biased moderation, and data selling.
  • AT&T / DirecTV – Facing backlash for removing politically aligned networks like Newsmax or OAN.

🌍 International Boycotts to Consider

These are not U.S.-focused, but if you’re seeking broader ethical alignment, they may be worth watching.

  • Nestlé – Longstanding boycott over water privatization, child labor, and corporate ethics.
  • Unilever – DEI backlash and ethical criticism around supply chains and political stances.
  • TikTok (ByteDance) – Privacy concerns, youth targeting, and foreign influence over content.

✊ How to Protest Beyond Boycotts

Boycotts are just one way to push back. You can also:

📚 Resources & Further Reading