Beyond Boycotts: Fresh Ways to Make Your Values Matter

Let's be honest—hitting that "boycott" button feels good. There's something satisfying about walking past a store and thinking, "Nope, not getting my money today!" But sometimes, we have to wonder if personal boycotts are making the difference we hope for.

That's why exploring other ways to align our economic lives with our values is so important. Boycotts are just the beginning—there's a whole world of creative approaches that might work better.

When Boycotts Leave You Wanting More

Don't get me wrong—boycotts are an effective tool to create change on a systemic level. But they come with real challenges. How many times have you enthusiastically joined one, only to gradually forget about it? Or realized the boycott might hurt the very workers you're trying to help? Sometimes, it feels like we need more tools in our activism toolbox.

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