As I divest from corporate oligarchs, Amazon is an obvious place to start. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and the world’s second wealthiest man, sat behind Trump at his inauguration, which Amazon supported with a $1 million donation. And previously, Bezos, owner of the Washington Post, ended the
As an American, I get to vote in regular local, state, and federal elections. But as an engaged citizen, I also get to vote every day with my wallet. And that is the most tangible way I see for how I might divest from corporate oligarchs.
Some thoughts on how I’ll navigate the current American moment, and do my part to protect democracy and the home I love: 1) Divest from corporate oligarchs, 2) Get to know my neighbors and community, 3) Build community resilience.