Defund the Broligarchy
The "broligarchy" is the alliance of tech billionaires who distort democracy and fund regressive political agendas. By defunding and disengaging from these tech giants, we can push for a freer, more equitable future.
Why It Matters
- Vox: Trump’s Broligarchs
- The Plot Against America (Notes from the Circus)
- TED Talk by Carole Cadwalladr – This is What a Digital Coup Looks Like
- TIME: The Rise of America's Broligarchy
- Brennan Center: What to Do About It
6 Easy Ways to Help
- Don’t use Twitter/X: Try Bluesky or Mastodon
- Delete Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp: Use Pixelfed, Signal, or Session. If you must still use Facebook/Instagram, change your settings to make yourself less valuable to Meta
- Don’t use Google Chrome: Switch to Brave, Opera, Librewolf, Waterfox, Mullvad, or Tor
- Change your search engine to DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Swisscows, Mojeek, or Metager
- Don’t use Gmail: Use Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, or Mailfence
- Boycott Amazon/Whole Foods: Shop local and explore options in Amazon Alternatives and Whole Foods Alternatives
- Educate others: Hand out these flyers
Alternative Tools and Platforms
See also: Big Tech Replacements
What You Can Do About Tesla
Don't want to support Elon Musk? Here are Tesla alternatives and actions you can take, even if you already own a Tesla. Print these out and put them on the windshields to educate others.