Stop Deportation Profiteering

Objectives

End deportation profiteering

Target

AT&T

AT&T's massive consumer subscriber base makes it highly vulnerable to boycott pressure. Consumers can switch carriers, and AT&T's brand awareness makes public campaigns effective. Its history of warrantless data sharing with government makes the surveillance-to-deportation narrative credible and well-documented.

Better alternatives

T-Mobile (has publicly committed to LGBTQ+ and diversity initiatives; no known ICE/deportation contracts as of 2024) Mint Mobile (runs on T-Mobile network; lower cost prepaid option with no major deportation-related contracts) Consumer Cellular (independent MVNO; no known government detention or deportation contracts; AARP-partnered for affordability) Ting Mobile (runs on T-Mobile/Verizon networks; owned by DISH; smaller footprint with no known ICE contracts) US Mobile (small independent MVNO; flexible plans; no known government detention contracts) Credo Mobile (progressive MVNO; donates to human rights and civil liberties nonprofits; explicitly markets itself as values-aligned; runs on T-Mobile network) Coop Mobile / local cooperative telecoms (where available; community-owned broadband and wireless co-ops prioritize community benefit over government contracts) Community broadband networks (municipal or cooperative ISPs such as those in Chattanooga, TN or Burlington, VT for home internet; not beholden to federal detention contracts)

Ways to take a stand

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I pledge to delete the at&t app from your phone

Removing the AT&T app reduces engagement data and signals disengagement. It takes less than a minute and costs nothing.

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I pledge to cancel your directv or at&t tv subscription

DirecTV and AT&T TV are major consumer revenue streams. Cancelling a video subscription directly cuts into AT&T's pay-TV business, which the company has been trying to stabilize.

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I pledge to downgrade your at&t wireless plan to the lowest available tier

Downgrading from a premium to a basic wireless plan reduces AT&T's average revenue per user (ARPU), a key metric investors and executives track closely.

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I pledge to cancel your at&t internet or fiber service and switch to a competitor

AT&T Fiber is one of the company's fastest-growing revenue segments. Switching to a competing ISP directly undermines this growth area and forces AT&T to compete harder on price and service quality.

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I pledge to switch your wireless service from at&t to a competing carrier

Wireless is AT&T's single largest consumer revenue source. Porting your number to a competitor like T-Mobile, Verizon, or a smaller MVNO delivers the most direct financial impact and is tracked as subscriber churn.

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I pledge to cancel your at&t home phone or bundled landline service

Though declining, AT&T still earns revenue from legacy home phone and bundled services. Cancelling a landline or bundle removes recurring revenue and may pressure the company to reassess pricing and service practices.

Target

Western Union

Western Union's core customer base is immigrant communities sending remittances — the very population targeted by deportation enforcement. If Western Union is sharing transactional data that enables enforcement against these customers, the betrayal narrative is uniquely powerful. Competitors like Remitly, Wise, and MoneyGram offer alternatives, giving consumers switching options.

Better alternatives

Remitly (independent remittance company with strong immigrant community focus and transparent fees) Wise, formerly TransferWise (low-fee international transfers, B Corp certified, transparent pricing) Small World Financial Services (focuses on underserved migrant corridors, community-oriented) Ria Money Transfer (independent, competitive fees, wide global reach) Local credit unions with remittance programs (nonprofit structure, community reinvestment, no profit motive on deportation-adjacent contracts) Self-Help Credit Union (mission-driven, serves immigrant and low-income communities) Latino Community Credit Union (explicitly serves Latino immigrant communities, nonprofit) GreenDot / GoBank (prepaid and transfer options for unbanked consumers) Xe Money Transfer (low fees, no known ICE/DHS contracts) Pangea Money Transfer (mobile-first, targets Latin American corridors, independent)

Ways to take a stand

easy

I pledge to leave a 1-star review on the app store or google play

Public ratings directly affect app store visibility and new user acquisition for Western Union's digital platform. A lower app rating can reduce downloads and hurt their digital growth strategy.

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I pledge to delete the western union app from your phone

Removing the app reduces Western Union's active user metrics and makes it less convenient to use their service, nudging you toward alternatives. App engagement data directly influences their valuation and advertiser relationships.

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I pledge to use a competing money transfer service for your next transaction

Switching even one transaction to a competitor like Wise, Remitly, or PayPal directly removes fee revenue from Western Union. Money transfer fees are their core consumer revenue stream, so every transaction counts.

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I pledge to cancel your western union my wu loyalty program membership

Leaving the My WU rewards program removes you from their customer retention ecosystem and reduces their ability to upsell and retain you as a recurring user. It signals disengagement from their loyalty infrastructure.

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I pledge to close your western union netspend prepaid account

Western Union offers prepaid debit card services through partnerships; closing such an account removes ongoing fee revenue including monthly maintenance and transaction fees. Switching to a credit union or fee-free prepaid alternative puts that money elsewhere.

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I pledge to permanently switch all money transfers to a competitor service

Committing fully to an alternative provider like Wise, Remitly, or a local credit union for all international transfers eliminates Western Union from your financial life entirely. Given that Western Union charges among the highest fees in the industry, this also saves you money directly.

Target

Microsoft

Microsoft has enormous consumer-facing exposure through Xbox, Office 365, LinkedIn, and Windows. Consumers, students, and businesses can choose alternatives. Microsoft employees have repeatedly protested ICE contracts internally, creating an internal accountability angle. Microsoft's 2018 marketing of AI tools to ICE with language about 'accelerating border security' is a documented harm.

Better alternatives

Apple (stronger public climate commitments, carbon neutral goal by 2030, uses renewable energy in data centers) Google/Workspace (100% renewable energy matched since 2017, carbon-free energy goal by 2030 — note: still a large tech corp) Linux + LibreOffice (free, open-source OS and productivity suite — zero corporate data center dependency for basic use) Zoho (independent, privately held, no VC pressure, offices powered increasingly by solar, strong privacy stance) Nextcloud (self-hosted or locally-hosted cloud alternative, minimal data center footprint, open-source) Proton (Swiss-based, privacy-first, powered by renewable energy, offers Drive, Mail, Calendar as Office/OneDrive alternatives) Fastmail (independent email provider, Australian-owned, strong privacy, renewable energy commitments) Chattanooga's EPB (Electric Power Board) Digital Services (local fiber and tech infrastructure — EPB is a publicly owned utility with strong renewable energy investment and smart grid leadership) Local IT consultants and MSPs in Chattanooga (redirect IT spending to locally owned managed service providers who can deploy open-source stacks) Collabora Online (open-source, enterprise-grade LibreOffice in the browser — supports local or cooperative hosting)

Ways to take a stand

easy

I pledge to switch your default search engine from bing to an alternative

Bing is a significant Microsoft revenue driver through search advertising. Switching to DuckDuckGo, Brave Search, or Google reduces Microsoft's ad revenue and data collection.

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I pledge to uninstall the microsoft edge browser and switch to an alternative

Edge is Microsoft's primary browser and a key vehicle for Bing search traffic and MSN news ad revenue. Replacing it with Firefox or Brave directly reduces Microsoft's consumer data and ad earnings.

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I pledge to cancel your microsoft 365 personal or family subscription

Microsoft 365 subscriptions represent a major consumer revenue stream. Switching to free alternatives like LibreOffice or Google Docs removes recurring subscription income from Microsoft.

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I pledge to cancel your xbox game pass subscription

Xbox Game Pass is one of Microsoft's fastest-growing consumer subscription services. Cancelling and switching to competing platforms like PlayStation Plus or Steam directly impacts this revenue line.

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I pledge to cancel your onedrive storage subscription and migrate to an alternative

OneDrive paid storage tiers generate recurring consumer subscription revenue for Microsoft. Moving files to Proton Drive, Dropbox, or another provider withdraws that recurring spend.

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I pledge to switch from a windows pc to a non-microsoft operating system for your next device purchase

Windows licensing and associated hardware sales represent Microsoft's largest consumer revenue segment. Choosing a Mac or a Linux-based device for your next purchase is the single highest-impact consumer economic action against Microsoft.

Target

Amazon

Amazon is the highest-leverage consumer boycott target in the U.S. Consumers spend billions on Amazon.com, Prime subscriptions, Whole Foods, and Alexa devices — all of which can be canceled. Amazon previously paused Rekognition sales under pressure, proving consumer campaigns work. The broken commitment angle (pausing Rekognition but continuing ICE contracts) is compelling.

Better alternatives

Bookshop.org (independent bookstore network, donates to local bookshops) ThriftBooks (used books, lower carbon footprint per shipment) Powell's Books (worker-friendly, independent, ships nationally) Local Chattanooga bookstores: McKay Used Books (East Ridge/Chattanooga area) Etsy (independent sellers, some certified sustainable shops) eBay (secondhand/refurbished focus reduces manufacturing emissions) Walmart.com (comparable convenience, lower AWS cloud dependency) Target (omnichannel retail, Chattanooga store presence, sustainability commitments) Chewy / Petco (for pet supplies, non-Amazon supply chain) Instacart / local grocery delivery (supports local grocers like Earth Fare or Whole Foods alternatives) Imperfect Foods (sustainable food delivery, reduces food waste) Thrive Market (B Corp certified, sustainability-focused grocery delivery) Azure Standard (bulk natural foods cooperative delivery) REI Co-op (worker-member co-op, strong environmental advocacy, ships nationally) Patagonia (climate-committed apparel, 1% for the Planet member) Grove Collaborative (B Corp, eco-friendly household goods) iHerb (health/wellness goods, not Amazon-affiliated) Chewy.com (pet supplies, independent of Amazon ecosystem) Rakuten / ShopLocal.com (redirect spending to local Chattanooga retailers) Chattanooga Market vendors (local artisans, zero-shipping footprint) Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute gift shop (local, mission-aligned) Co-op shops via National Co+op Grocers (find local member stores)

Ways to take a stand

easy

I pledge to delete the amazon shopping app from your phone

Removing the app reduces impulse purchases and Amazon's mobile engagement metrics. It creates friction that redirects spending to other retailers.

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I pledge to stop using amazon for one month

A 30-day pause on all Amazon purchases directly reduces revenue and signals consumer dissatisfaction. It also helps you discover alternative retailers and builds lasting new habits.

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I pledge to cancel your amazon prime membership

Prime membership fees are a significant, recurring revenue stream for Amazon. Cancelling removes your $139/year contribution and weakens the ecosystem lock-in that drives repeat purchasing.

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I pledge to switch from amazon music or prime video to a competing streaming service

Migrating to Spotify, Apple Music, Netflix, or another service withdraws revenue from Amazon's growing media division. It also reduces the bundled value of Prime, making full cancellation easier.

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I pledge to replace amazon alexa devices with a non-amazon smart home alternative

Alexa devices feed Amazon's advertising and data ecosystem. Switching to Apple HomePod, Google Nest, or a non-smart alternative cuts off this data and reduces Amazon's household presence.

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I pledge to move your business or personal website hosting away from amazon web services (aws)

AWS is Amazon's highest-margin business segment, accounting for a large share of total operating profit. Migrating to Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or another provider delivers direct financial impact where it hurts most.

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