My thoughts on magic ✨😁 From the Left of the Project podcast: The Prestige The “real” magic I’m referencing is when they were discussing Tesla in the film (he’s played by David Bowie!). Listen to the full ep: leftoftheprojector.com/episode/the-... I’m a Nichiren Buddhist btw 🪷

Want to learn about the basics of boycotting, what you’re “expected” to change, how to successfully do it, and other forms of resistance? Check out my latest article! cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/boycotting... #boycott #resistance #boycottresources #boycottguide

Looking for a #WhatsApp or #Discord chat alternative? Cut Off the Spigot recommends: Signal! It's great for community organizing, 1-1 and group chats, with screensharing available on the desktop version. Sources & more info: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/discord-al... #privacy #privacymatters

Join me and Baratunde from @lifewithmachines.bsky.social LIVE on Substack tomorrow, Thursday March 12th at 5pm EST/2pm PST! We’ll be discussing The Power of Collective Boycotting and more importantly - *how* to do it. open.substack.com/live-stream/... So excited for this conversation! 😁

Ya girl’s officially in print! 🎉🥳 I was quoted in a Boston Globe article about hospitality boycotts and the article made the Sunday print edition on 2/15! They misprinted the name of my platform as “Turn Off the Spigot”, but I’m choosing to see it like a valuable coin with a mistake from the mint 😂

Want to know what #haircare brands are *actually* independent? Check out my latest article - with recommendations from my friend and hair stylist, Jessica Knight! cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/actually-i... #boycottEsteeLauder #Esteelauder

Need a #Discord alternative to avoid their ID verification requirements? Check out my latest video with an update on where things stand currently. Even more info & sources on my Substack article: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/discord-al... (or www.cutoffthespigot.com/articles) #privacymatters

I looked into #InternetProviders and I found how our government has failed us for years. Now Trump is trying to shift the BEAD program's billions of funding towards #ElonMusk 's Starlink and #JeffBezos 's Amazon Kuiper. See what else I found here: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/internet-p...

Want an alternative to #RingCameras that don't turn your neighborhood into a private company's #surveillance network? Find alternatives and privacy tips in my latest video :) Sources & more info: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/ring-camer... #doorbellcam #privacytips #homesecurity #securitycamera

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Want an ad-free #Facebook alternative that isn't owned by #billionaires or venture capital? Check out Communities: communities.social They're a newer #socialmedia app that's community-funded and building towards a democratic co-op, meaning YOU will be able to vote on major platform decisions.

Looking for a #Discord alternative now that they’re requiring IDs, after 70,000 user IDs were #hacked last October? They’re also testing Persona to verify IDs, a Peter Thiel-backed company. 🤮 Alternatives here: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/discord-al... #palantir #peterthiel #surveillancestate

Want to support Palestinian-owned and allied businesses, but aren't sure where to find them? Good news - there's a few different sites with worldwide options to find ones local to you! More info here: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/ramadaneid...

Want to ditch your #Ring camera after that crazy #SuperBowl ad? Check out my latest article for Ring camera alternatives, with tips on how to keep your security footage and feeds safe. cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/ring-camer... #ringcamera #googlenest #homesecurity #surveillance

I was on a podcast! Check out this clip from Left Of the Projector, where we discuss The Prestige (2006). Surprisingly, there are a lot of parallels between feuding late 1800s magicians and tech oligarchs 😳 Episode out now: leftoftheprojector.com/episode/the-... #ai #techbros #oligarchs

Want to shop #blackowned businesses but aren't sure where to find them? Check out my latest video featuring @shopthehood.bsky.social ShopRedBag.com Miiriya (Download on iOS or Android) BlackOwnedEverything.co BuyBlack.org More info on my Substack: cutoffthespigot.substack.com #buyblack #shopblack

Where to Shop for #Ramadan & #Eid Decorations All Muslim-Founded and Owned! Featuring: Days of Eid (🌍) RamadanInflatables.com (🇺🇸,🇨🇦) Islamic Holiday Decor (🇺🇸) Crescent Moon Bookstore (🌍) Mubarak Paper Co. (🇺🇸,🇨🇦) Sources and more information on my Substack: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/ramadaneid...

Wanna shop for #Ramadan or #Eid decorations but don't want to spend your $$ at #Amazon? Check out my latest article: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/ramadaneid... Also included - where to shop Palestinian-owned and allied!

Want to participate in the #NationwideShutdown #GeneralStrike today but can't miss work, school, or need to buy something? There are still plenty of actions you can take on Jan 30th and after! More info: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/what-to-do... #minneapolis #abolishice #resistance

Ready to ditch #AT&T because they have an $83 million dollar contract with #ICE but don't know where to go? Check out my latest video! 😁 Sources: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/cellphone-... As for #T-Mobile and #Verizon - they torched their #DEI so Trump's #FCC would approve their acquisitions.

Need a #TikTok alternative now that it's under new ownership? Want to see how #BlueSky stacks up? (Hint: it's not as good as you think) Check out my latest article on social media alternatives. I recommend @upscrolled.bsky.social! cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/social-med... #socialmedia

The late-night hosts questioned the relevance of the old rule in an era where broadcast TV viewership is declining and labeled it as a bid to stifle their speech.

Are you boycotting #Hilton after they cancelled a #Minneapolis hotel's franchise for refusing to let ICE agents stay there, but don't know where else to go? See how #Hyatt, #IHGHotels, and #Marriott stack up & independent options. Sources & info: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/lets-boyco...

Wanna boycott companies that support #ICE but aren't sure what the best alternatives are? Watch my latest video 😁 If they get ICE's dollars, they don't get ours! #Hilton, #TMobile & #AT&T alts coming next Sources & more info: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/lets-boyco... #ICEoutofMN #AbolishICE

Billionaires are over 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people, according to @oxfaminternational.bsky.social. www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/rese...

I created this piece as part of the #MutualDefiance campaign from @inplaceofwar.bsky.social and Culture Declares Emergency. I call it “The Interconnectedness of All Things”. If you want to participate, take an hour to make your own art (whatever it may be!) and share with hashtag #MutualDefiance.

AT&T has an $83 million contract with #ICE, T-Mobile & Verizon both torched their #DEI programs to get Trump's FCC to approve major acquisitions. Sick of their collusion? Check out my article for cellphone carrier alternatives: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/cellphone-... #ICEoutofMN #AbolishICE

Want to boycott #Hilton and the companies benefiting from #ICE but aren't sure what the best alternatives are? Check out my latest article: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/lets-boyco... If they get ICE’s dollars, they don’t get ours! #ICEoutofMN #AbolishICE #ColludersDontGetOurDollars

Patagonia's only shareholder isn't "Earth" - it's still the #billionaire founder Yvon Chouinard & his family. He avoided $700 million in taxes while maintaining control of the company with his slick little PR move. Sources: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/winter-is-... #billionairesshouldntexist

Want high-quality winter gear to hit the streets but don't know what brands are good? Winter Gear Alternatives Part 2 is out now! Sources and more info on my Substack: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/winter-is-... #hitthestreets #protest #wintercoats #wintergear #winterboots #wintergloves

Need affordable winter gear to hit the streets and fight back against 🧊? Check out my latest video with alternatives beyond #Amazon and #Target. Sources and more info on my Substack: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/winter-is-... #protest #hitthestreets

If you're feeling like you don't know what to do after Renee Good was murdered by #ICE agents in #Minneapolis, I put together some practical tips. Building community is key. Check out The People's Community for their 8-part series on how to do exactly that: thepeoplescommunity.substack.com

SUPPORT @pbs.org AND @npr.org!! We are in danger of losing *vital* institutions because Donnie got butt hurt! Why are they so important? Check @lastweektonight.com's episode on public media: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM... #supportpublicmedia

UPDATE! I'm on a break around the holidays but new videos are coming next week, and tons more is on the way in January. #restisrevolutionary

Want wrapping paper, cards, & other holiday items that reflect your disability? Check out my latest video - featuring wheelchair wrapping paper, ASL wrapping paper & gifts, and braille cards & ornaments, and more! Read more here: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/diverse-ho...

Private equity must be stopped. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/u...

Need baking decorations & supplies this holiday season but don't want to shop at Amazon or Michaels? There are plenty of options! More info here: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/alternativ... #bakingdecorations #christmascookies #baking #bakingsupplies

Winter gear alternatives are here! Where to shop for winter coats, jackets, boots, gloves, hats & more: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/winter-is-... #wintergear #wintercoats #winterboots #wintergloves #consciousconsumer

Want a wishlist or registry tool that isn't Amazon? There are plenty of great options, whether its for the holidays, baby showers, weddings or even a tool that makes Secret Santa easier! More info here: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/wishlist-a... #weddingregistry #babyregistry #wishlist

The Wall Street Journal says this investigation led Instacart’s stock price to fall.

Cut Off the Spigot's holiday gift guide is UPDATED with more diverse small businesses and directories to find them. Check it out here: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/the-most-c...

Need kids toys this season but don't want to buy cheap plastic junk? Check out my latest video - more info in my article: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/where-to-s... #kidstoys #babytoys #holidayshopping #holidayalternatives #avoidbigboxstores

Wanna bake for the holidays but don't know where to shop for supplies beyond Amazon & Michaels? Cut Off the Spigot has you covered for everything from baking equipment, decorations, chocolate-making, gluten-free flours to even sugar brand alternatives. open.substack.com/pub/cutoffth...

Want to get gifts differently this holiday season? Check out my comprehensive gift guide - ways to shop local and diverse businesses, alternative gift marketplaces and gift ideas! cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/the-most-c... #weaintbuyingit #blackoutthesystem

Wanna avoid Amazon, Walmart and Target this holiday season but still need kids toys? Check out my latest video! Part 2 coming soon with Sustainable options 😁 Sources and more info: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/where-to-s... #weaintbuyingit #blackoutthesystem #blackfriday #cybermonday

Where to shop for Hannukah supplies & Judaica *without* supporting Israel! Featuring Jewitches, Narrow Bridge Candles, Pushcart Judaica and Divine Chocolate. Sources and more info here: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/holiday-de... #hanukkah #hannukah #chanukah

Where to shop: Black Santa & black-themed holiday items for Christmas and Kwanzaa! All black-owned options 😁 More details & information here: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/holiday-de...

Wishlists, wishlists for everyone! Check out my latest article covering wishlist and registry alternatives to Amazon for Christmas, weddings, baby showers, and even charity/non-profit support. cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/wishlist-a... #wishlist #registry #weddingregistry #babyshower

Need holiday decorations but don't want to shop at Amazon or Home Depot? Don't fret - there are plenty of options including thrifting, local & Hanukkah decor. Even more ideas in my article: cutoffthespigot.substack.com/p/holiday-de... #holidaydecorations #holidayshopping #christmasdecorations

Cut Off the Spigot's Official Take on #HolidayShopping: 1. Reduce overall holiday shopping with big corps to maximize impact 2. Prioritize Local & Small Business 3. Holidays are for joy and connection, not just presents. We need joy & connection to keep fighting 💪 I'm here for you! 💙