Dick’s faced boycott threats when it changed its gun policies — but the majority of America agrees with the retailer (DKS)

Reuters/Rick Wilking Dick’s Sporting Goods faced backlash after it changed its gun policies in the aftermath of the Parkland, Florida shooting.  However, foot traffic actually increased in the two weeks after Dick’s announced the new gun policies.  73% of respondents polled by MSN said that they agreed with Dick’s decision to stop selling assault-style rifles. While […]

Emmerdale spoilers: Lisa Dingle death twist sparks viewer BOYCOTT – But what's next?

It was revealed that Emmerdale had lined up a difficult story for original character Lisa (played by Jane Cox) on the ITV soap weeks ago, but fans couldn’t have been prepared for the awful twist that was to come in yesterday’s double bill. Lisa had been enjoying a fun drink with her friends and family […]

‘We need to build bridges’ – German FA chief against Russia 2018 boycott

German Football Association (DFB) president Reinhard Grindel has spoken out against a boycott of the Russia 2018 World Cup, saying it would only serve to “harm” the situation. “The DFB is leaning towards dialogue, and not a boycott,” Bild quoted the 56-year-old as saying. “We need to build bridges. A boycott will not help. The […]

An anti-Trump movement is calling for the boycott of these 27 retailers ($AMZN, $TJX, $M)

REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque More than a year into Trump’s presidency, the movement to boycott retailers that do business with the president’s family is going strong. Retailers such as Nordstrom and Gilt dropped Ivanka Trump’s fashion line as the movement to boycott gained momentum last year.  However, 27 companies — including Macy’s, Amazon, and TJ Maxx — […]

An anti-NRA movement is calling for the boycott of these 18 companies

Associated Press/Brynn Anderson A mass shooting that killed 17 people at a Florida high school has spurred a growing number of calls for companies to cut ties with the National Rifle Association (NRA). A number of retailers still offer perks to NRA members.  These discounts help retain NRA members, according to Boycott NRA Partners. On […]

A movement to boycott the NRA is growing — here are the companies that haven’t cut ties with the gun-rights group

Associated Press/Brynn Anderson A mass shooting that killed 17 people at a Florida high school has spurred a growing number of calls for companies to cut ties with the National Rifle Association (NRA). A number of retailers still offer perks to NRA members.  These discounts help retain NRA members, according to Boycott NRA Partners. On […]

Superhero Bits: Black Panther Challenge, Venom Boycott, Deadpool 2’s X-Force Actors & More

Will Disney bring Netflix’s Marvel shows to their new streaming service? How much has the Black Panther challenge raised for disadvantaged kids to see the movie? Who are all the cast members missing from Marvel‘s 10-year class photo? Have fans figured out who is playing Shatterstar in Deadpool 2? Which Marvel villain did Ryan Coogler […]

Girlfriends viewers BOYCOTT show after ‘disturbing’ death scene ‘One step too far’

The ITV  drama centres around three middle-aged “girlfriends” from different backgrounds and challenges, consisting of Miranda Richardson’s prosecco-swilling Sue Thackery, Zoe Wanamaker’s Gail Stanley, who is forced to look after both her ailing mother and constantly-incarcerated son Tom (Matthew Lewis), and Phyllis Logan’s stitched up Linda Hutchinson.  The latter spent the majority of the episode […]

Darkest Hour: Gary Oldman SLAMMED Golden Globes ‘Meaningless, BOYCOTT the f***ing thing’

The 59-year-old actor looks set for Oscars glory after picking up Best Actor in the Drama category at last night’s Golden Globes. Upon winning for his performance as Churchill in Darkest Hour, Oldman told the audience: “I feel very humbled and surprised to have been asked to this stage.” However his words were a far […]

Rosa Parks’ arrest over six decades ago sparked the Montgomery bus boycott

It has been 62 years since Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama. The act sparked a boycott of public transit and made Parks a symbol of the civil rights movement. “I didn’t get on the bus with the intention of being arrested,” Rosa Parks often said […]