Local news should be trustworthy.
Most people trust their local news much more than big network news, and are more likely to trust statements by their familiar newscasters than mainstream talking heads. Sinclair Broadcasting betrays this trust. Find out what you can do.
How do I use the toolkit?
The Toolkit covers a 5-step plan to take action against your local Sinclair station and take a stand against their partisan bias, false must-runs, and unconditional support of President Trump.
Download the Toolkit
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The toolkit contains best practices for reaching advertisers in your area and engaging others.
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Available in PDF form for you to download below.
Join our Discord Server
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Easily organize and plan protest events with the goal of convincing local advertisers to end their partnership with Sinclair-Owned stations.
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Get notified of upcoming events by organizers in your area.
Contact Advertisers
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Search for local advertiers in your area that are partnered with Sinclair-Owned stations.
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Work with us to convince them to stop.
To Stop Sinclair, You have to look at their Advertisers
Sinclair relies heavily on TV advertising to make its money. While some of the advertisers are other big companies, most of the commercials during the evening news are sponsored by small local businesses that may have no idea their money is supporting pro-Trump propaganda.
If these small businesses start moving their advertising spend to non-Sinclair stations, Sinclair will suffer the consequences. The more their bottom line drops, the less influence they have, and the more we educate people about what Sinclair is and shine a light on their deceptive practices, the less powerful they will become.
Search for Sinclair Advertisers Here
Search for the Sinclair advertisers you care about.
Contact Advertiser
Convince them to stop their marketing campaigns with news organizations that aren't truthful.
Organize with others in the area
Join other in protest against businesses that use Sinclair for advertising.
Frequently Asked Questions
You're joining thousands of people in hopes of making main stream media honest.
Who are we?
STOP SINCLAIR is a group of like-minded citizens, united by concern about Sinclair's reach and its goal to control delivery of biased, right-wing news.
Who is Sinclair?
Sinclair Broadcasting Group operates at least 173 stations across the country, as well as a portfolio of news channels that includes many CBS, NBC, and ABC-labeled networks.
Why boycott Sinclair advertisers?
Most of Sinclair's money comes from local advertisers on its news station. While the SBG corporate office is unlikely to listen to a wave of complaints, the neighborhood stores who advertise on their stations certainly will. If you can get local businesses to drop your local Sinclair station, it puts a huge dent in Sinclair’s bottom line and keeps its influence under control.
Why is Sinclair a threat to democracy?
Sinclair has the power to control programming, including introducing must-run segments that each station is required to air. Sinclair Broadcast Group is controlled by the Sinclair family, whose ultra-conservative politics infuse all of the stations it operates. Sinclair must-runs parrot right-wing talking points and air commentary disguised as unbiased news. When this biased news is presented as the truth, hundreds of thousands of people across the country are in danger of being mislead.
What can you do?
No matter where you live, you probably have a Sinclair station nearby. You may even watch their nightly news without being aware of it! Contact the advertisers you care about who are currently partnered with Sinclair. Let them know that they're in the wrong.
What should I do first?
Check the database on our website to find local advertisers who partner with their local Sinclair-owned station. Start reaching out to these businesses in your community and ask them if they are aware of what they are supporting when they support a Sinclair station - and that you plan to boycott if they continue to do so.