Driftless For Democracy

Mostly-Regular Events in Houston:

Letters to the Editor Group: After one business meeting per month (see agendas), Houston Nature Center. Bring a draft of your letter. Rules for publications are here.

Regional Actions by Other Groups:

Chatfield, Wednesdays, 5 pm, City Park, ongoing protests. See https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/793753/

Winona, Mondays: ongoing protests, 4:00 – 4:30 pm at Broadway and Main.

Winona, Thursdays, postcard-writing , Blue Heron, 3rd Street, Winona, 10 AM -noon.

National Boycotts and Actions

The Peoples’ Union USA Boycotts:

“Our Mission

We are not a political party. We are not a protest. We are a movement of people, organizing to take back control of our economy, government and future of our country.  

February 28: 24-Hour Economic Blackout  No spending for one full day.

March 7-14: Amazon Blackout  No Amazon purchases, no Whole Foods, no Prime orders.

March 21-28: Nestlé Blackout – Boycotting Nestlé-owned brands due to water exploitation, child labor, and corporate greed. Link opens in a new tab to a Wikipedia page.

March 28: 24-Hour Economic Blackout #2  No spending for one full day.

April 7-13: Walmart Blackout  Shutting down spending at one of the biggest price-gouging, worker-exploiting corporations.

April 18: Economic Blackout #3  Another full 24-hour halt to the economy.

April 21-27: General Mills Blackout  Exposing food industry corruption and the poisoning of our families. Link opens in a new tab to a Wikipedia page — scroll down to Brands.

Target Fast

Organized by faith leaders in the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement’s boycotts (“don’t shop where you can’t work”). The Target boycott lasts the 40 days of Lent and will be followed by additional boycotts.

Ethical Consumer Boycotts List

“At the heart of the ethical consumer movement, since 1989.

We are an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative with open membership, based in Manchester [UK].

We provide all the tools and resources you need to make choices at the checkout simple, informed and effective.”

Goods Unite Us:

Goods Unite Us tracks corporate political donations. They also have smartphone apps.

Veterans’ March

March 14, in all 50 state capitals and Washington DC. Click here for more information from Newsweek.

Women’s March

“Women’s March is able to organize and mobilize millions of everyday women because Women’s March is built, funded, and led by everyday women.” Many types of actions here.