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I am so excited to share TWO major announcements with you as part of Cut Off the Spigot’s anniversary month! New Patreon for Cut Off the Spigot is now LIVE! The first episode of The Learning Curve, my new podcast, is out now for paid members! You can watch a 10 minute preview of the […]
I talked about FISA & the Data Broker Loophole in my first De-Google article on Search & ChatGPT alternatives a couple weeks ago, but after learning some new information I wanted to dive deeper on what this actually looks like. If you already know about FISA and the Data Broker Loophole and want to take […]
I sent this week’s post a day late because TODAY is the official one-year anniversary of Cut Off the Spigot! Thank you to volunteer Claire for making this graphic! Subscribe now Looking Back I started Cut Off the Spigot with the goal of making it my full time job, funded by the community I created […]
As mentioned in my “Let’s Boycott Companies That Support ICE” article, Home Depot & Lowe’s share license plate data from Flock cameras at their stores with law enforcement agencies. While ICE technically doesn’t use Flock, local law enforcement will often search license place data in Flock for ICE. ICE raids have taken place at several […]
🚨URGENT ACTION NEEDED!🚨 Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to fast-track a bill, FISA, that would let the government buy your data without a warrant through the data broker loophole, and then analyze it using ChatGPT. What does this actually mean? With the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) in place, the government doesn’t need a warrant […]
I’ve gotten some questions about boycotting from my videos that I thought would be worth addressing in an overview. If you have more questions beyond what I’ve covered here, let me know in the comments! Leave a comment But First – Updates! In case you missed it, I was live on Substack yesterday with and […]
Have you ever thought you found a cool new independent brand for beauty or hair care only to realize later that it’s actually owned by a mega-corporation? Source: Business Insider, from 2017 It’s a frustrating landscape, with what feels like little true choice. However, I’ve put together a list of actually independent haircare brands for […]
Internet service provider alternatives is an incredibly frustrating category to research. There aren’t major nationwide options that are good alternatives, and a lot of people only have access to one, maybe two options for fiber internet. Part of the problem is that our government has failed to realize that a strong internet connection should be […]
Discord is launching required ID-verification for all adult users in March. This is after they had a data leak in October where 70,000 users’ ID photos may have been exposed to hackers. The cherry on top? Discord is currently testing Persona to verify IDs – which is a company backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund. […]
Before we jump in on Ring alternatives, I wanted to share some updates. One: Merch is now fully LIVE on CutOffTheSpigot.com! There’s cool drinkware, tote bags, stickers galore, and apparel items! This is just a sample of what’s available! If you get a paid subscription before March 1st via Substack or BuyMeACoffee, you will receive […]
I am so excited to announce that CutOffTheSpigot.com and early access to Merch for paid subscribers is now LIVE! The website is launching with a ton of great features to make finding alternatives and resources information much easier, like…. Articles Page with Search Functionality & Categories Now, instead of combing through articles you can search […]
If you want to avoid Amazon and other bad companies this Ramadan/Eid season, look no further! I’ve found small businesses for decorations, gifting, kids’ items, lights and more. Not Muslim? No worries! You can still shop Palestinian-owned and allied 😁 There’s a lot of cool businesses that aren’t Ramadan/Eid specific. If you need even more […]
Do you want to participate in the general strike/national shutdown today but can’t miss work, school, or need to shop? Cut Off the Spigot is here to help. Subscribe now Can’t Miss Work? Talk to your coworkers about the general strike and gauge their interest in organizing for future actions. Worried about retaliation if you […]
TikTok has been officially sold to these companies as of January 22, 2026: Oracle, whose founder Larry Ellison is one of the largest donors ever to Israel’s IDF Private equity firm Silver Lake, who has significant investments in Oracle Abu Dhabi state-owned investment firm MGX, who has also supported Trump’s stablecoin with a $2 billion […]
Are you ready to ditch T-Mobile because they allowed Trump Mobile to utilize their network, or because they torched their DEI policy so Trump’s FCC would approve their takeover of USCellular? Or maybe you’re ready to kick AT&T to the curb because of their $83 million dollar contract with ICE? Verizon isn’t any better – […]
New 2026 Mantra: If companies get money from ICE – they don’t get money from us. For ideas on other ways to fight back beyond boycotting, check out my “What to Do” post. Subscribe now Companies Supporting ICE The Nation has a helpful article detailing what companies work with ICE and an impact list of […]
If you have seen the horrific video of Renee Good getting murdered by ICE agents and don’t know what to do, this post is for you. You do not need to do all of these things immediately, and maybe you’re already doing some of them. You can pick one item from this list to start […]
I have created merch designs for apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts), drink carriers (tumblers, wine tumblers, water bottles), and accessories (tote bags, stickers, embroidered patches) – and now I need *your* input! If you want to weigh in on merch designs, get a paid subscription today. Paid Subscription Options This is my first round of designs […]
Hello all, I have some updates to share! 1: Publishing Break I am taking a break for the next three weeks and will resume regular publication on Friday, January 16th. Why am I doing this? Frankly – I need to take a break! Rest is part of the process, which I’m finally realizing after burning […]
I had people comment on my holiday videos asking for disability-themed wrapping paper, Hispanic & Asian Santas, and interracial couples – so this is my best effort to answer those questions! If you’re looking for Black Santa-themed items or Hanukkah supplies, check out my article. I’m sharing this today versus our normally-scheduled Friday send to […]
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