Posted on July 1, 2020
This Independence Day, Being Patriotic Means Knowing Your Rights
For many, Independence Day means “patriotism,” and these days, that can feel like an awfully loaded term. Conservatives have certainly co-opted it to mean flags and anthems, blind loyalty, militarism, nationalism and xenophobia. For us progressives, patriotism means …
Posted on June 30, 2020
CREDO Calls on Facebook to #StopHateForProfit
Over 30 years ago, our co-founders started CREDO so that consumers could do business with a company that shares their progressive values. Today, CREDO is following those same founding values. Starting on July 1, CREDO will pause all …
Posted on June 24, 2020
7 Podcasts Lifting Up Black Voices, History & Lives
As protests continue across the country calling for justice and reform, Americans are grappling with this nation’s shameful history of slavery, discrimination, brutality and the systemic racism that persists today — and what they should do about it. …
Posted on June 22, 2020
AT&T says “Black Lives Matter.” So why are they donating to GOP Sen. Tom Cotton?
As protests calling for racial justice spread across the nation, AT&T quickly jumped on the Black Lives Matter corporate bandwagon to “stand for equality and embrace freedom.” Now we know these words ring very hollow. According to recent …
Posted on June 18, 2020
More tips to be a better ally to your LGBTQ friends
What an incredible victory for the LGBTQ community this Pride month: This week, the Supreme Court ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects LGBTQ people from discrimination in the workplace. Our partners — and CREDO grantees …
Posted on June 11, 2020
5 Great Gift Ideas for Progressive Dads and Grads
It’s June, and that means it’s a time to honor graduates for their recent success, and dads for their hard work year-round. As you know, this year’s holiday and celebrations will be different, with canceled graduation ceremonies and …
Posted on June 9, 2020
How does CREDO’s donations program work?
For 35 years, CREDO’s fundamental mission has been to make positive social change. We do that by not only giving our members an alternative to doing business with big corporations that don’t share our values, we also donate …
Posted on June 4, 2020
Ways to celebrate Pride during the pandemic from our allies
In the midst of a global pandemic and a nation reeling from the murder of George Floyd, this year’s regularly scheduled Pride events will feel a little different. Instead of city streets flooded with colorful flags and fun …
Posted on May 28, 2020
How to unlock your phone using Face ID while wearing a face mask
We all know that wearing a face mask during the pandemic is important. It keeps everyone safer and reduces virus transmission. The CDC recently released updated guidance recommending that everyone wear a face mask in public places, in …
