Cause

Human Rights

Immigration justice, refugee support, civil liberties.

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Objective

End corporate complicity in deportation

Hold companies accountable that profit from immigration enforcement and detention.

AT&T

AT&T is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, providing wireless, broadband, and media services to over 200 million customers.

Why this is a target

AT&T holds over $680 million in contracts with the Department of Homeland Security, providing communications infrastructure to ICE and Customs and Border Protection. A 10-year, $146 million DHS contract signed in March 2024 provides emergency telecommunications and was expanded to 5G networks in August 2024. ICE sole-sourced an additional $11 million contract to AT&T for data analytics and support services. These systems enable access to photographs, real-time audio and video feeds, and databases used in identification and apprehension operations.

Alternatives

T-Mobile (less political spending) Mint Mobile (T-Mobile network, lower cost) Consumer Cellular Google Fi

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Pledges you can make

I pledge to contact my representatives easy

Call your congressperson and demand oversight of DHS telecom contracts. Congressional pressure is one of the few levers on government procurement.

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I pledge to switch to another carrier hard

Port your number away from AT&T. Every lost subscriber weakens the business case for these government contracts.

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Objective

Stop illegal ICE deportations

Targets

Microsoft

Microsoft is a global technology company providing cloud services (Azure), productivity software (Office 365), and consumer devices (Xbox, Surface) to hundreds of millions of users.

Why this is a target

Microsoft has strong consumer leverage — Office 365, Xbox, Surface, and Windows are all consumer products consumers can walk away from or choose alternatives. The broken commitment narrative is powerful: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed sympathy for DACA recipients while maintaining ICE contracts.

Alternatives

Apple (macOS/iOS ecosystem — has publicly opposed immigration enforcement overreach and signed amicus briefs supporting DACA) Google (Workspace/Android — has faced internal pressure and made public commitments on immigration; mixed record but more vocal than Microsoft) LibreOffice (free, open-source Office alternative — community-owned, no corporate immigration contracts) Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint — free, open-source OS alternatives with no government detention contracts) Zoho (independent, privately held productivity suite — no known ICE/CBP contracts, headquartered outside US) ProtonMail / Proton Suite (Swiss-based, privacy-focused email and productivity tools — strong human rights and privacy stance) Nextcloud (open-source, self-hosted cloud alternative — no government surveillance contracts) Fastmail (independent email provider — no known immigration enforcement contracts) System76 (Linux hardware company — open-source focused, no known DHS contracts) Framework Laptop (independent hardware — repairable, no known government enforcement partnerships)

Do your own research. We provide sources so you can verify and decide for yourself.

Pledges you can make

I pledge to switch my default search engine from bing to an alternative easy

Bing is a significant Microsoft revenue stream through advertising. Switching to DuckDuckGo, Brave Search, or Google reduces Microsoft's ad revenue and signals disengagement.

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

Edge is tied to Microsoft's advertising and data ecosystem. Switching to Firefox or another browser removes you from Microsoft's browser-based tracking and ad targeting.

I pledge to delete the linkedin app and deactivate or delete my linkedin account medium

LinkedIn is owned by Microsoft and generates substantial revenue through premium subscriptions and advertising. Deactivating your account reduces Microsoft's data assets and ad reach.

I pledge to cancel microsoft 365 personal or family subscription medium

Microsoft 365 is one of Microsoft's largest consumer subscription products. Cancelling and switching to LibreOffice, Google Workspace, or Apple iWork directly cuts recurring revenue.

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I pledge to cancel xbox game pass or xbox game pass ultimate subscription medium

Game Pass is a growing and strategically important subscription for Microsoft's gaming division. Cancelling reduces recurring revenue in a sector Microsoft is actively expanding.

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I pledge to switch from a windows pc to a mac or linux device on my next hardware purchase hard

Windows licensing fees and the PC hardware ecosystem are foundational to Microsoft's consumer revenue. Choosing macOS or a Linux-based device on your next purchase delivers a lasting, high-impact economic signal.

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Objective

End deportation profiteering

Targets

Microsoft

Microsoft is a global technology company providing cloud services (Azure), productivity software (Office 365), and consumer devices (Xbox, Surface) to hundreds of millions of users.

Why this is a target

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.

Alternatives

Apple (macOS/iOS ecosystem — has publicly opposed immigration enforcement overreach and signed amicus briefs supporting DACA) Google (Workspace/Android — has faced internal pressure and made public commitments on immigration; mixed record but more vocal than Microsoft) LibreOffice (free, open-source Office alternative — community-owned, no corporate immigration contracts) Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint — free, open-source OS alternatives with no government detention contracts) Zoho (independent, privately held productivity suite — no known ICE/CBP contracts, headquartered outside US) ProtonMail / Proton Suite (Swiss-based, privacy-focused email and productivity tools — strong human rights and privacy stance) Nextcloud (open-source, self-hosted cloud alternative — no government surveillance contracts) Fastmail (independent email provider — no known immigration enforcement contracts) System76 (Linux hardware company — open-source focused, no known DHS contracts) Framework Laptop (independent hardware — repairable, no known government enforcement partnerships)

Do your own research. We provide sources so you can verify and decide for yourself.

Pledges you can make

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

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.

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

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.

I pledge to cancel your microsoft 365 personal or family subscription medium

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

I pledge to cancel your xbox game pass subscription medium

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.

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

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

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

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.

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