Didn’t have many subscriptions (all US are cancelled) and was mostly eating Canadian food already. Swapping now what else is left … what now? I am so mad at the USA I need something else to take my anger out on.

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    Sounds like you’ve basically got yourself covered. Beyond that, I’d recommend just trying to make sure your current methods are sustainable (IE, you won’t have to switch back in a year) and trying to find ways to help others.

    Some other ways the can help reduce US influence off the top of my head, ordered roughly from least to most difficult:

    • Do your research and vote
    • Use networked platforms (like the Fediverse) more, to help them compete with big american tech
    • Promote Canadian or non-US alternatives
    • put together detailed resources to help others boycott US products (IE, blog posts about how you addressed specific issues or infographics explaining the alternatives to common american products.)
    • Join local groups to become more connected with your community
    • Volunteering
    • Becoming involved in politics, be it helping campaign for important causes or running yourself.

    Yes, a lot of these aren’t directly targeting the US, but the stronger Canada is, the less power the US has over us.

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        I’m seconding the part about sharing your knowledge. I’d love to do this but don’t know where to start.

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      I recently heard on the news as I was talking to my Grandmother that there are people who are boycotting shows that take place in the US. I am not there yet but I am not going to start watching new series that take place in the US.