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First "Don't Feed the Fox" Event is a wrap!

Indivisible Baltimore County

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First "Don't Feed the Fox" Event is a wrap!
Your brain on Fox!

I heard about this event in early July, and while I didn't participate in the protest on the 7th at the Four Season's, I know many folks that did and I saw the planning from the inside. It was amazing to see the photos when they came out. I wish I could have been there.

Thanks to our amazing photographer who is out there day after day, protest after protest taking some amazing shots. Yesterday, I met her at our local protest and she said she just upgraded her camera! A case in point how everyone has skills they can offer to the resistance!)

Invisible national leaders were skeptical about the idea of a campaign against Fox, but Baltimore groups showed how it could be done to target Sinclair Broadcasting and David Smith's restaurants, some that I use to eat at, such as The Chop Tank in Fells Point. Love the vibe (and food) but no more.

This was a great example of how members from Allies for Democracy and Baltimore City Indivisible and Baltimore County collaborated for an initial event. More are planned against other Atlas Restaurants and members of the Smith family.

Mapping the Smith family across Baltimore.

This is exactly the sort of power mapping that researchers like Dr. Erica Chenowith suggest, applied locally. (For an introduction to Chenowith's research check out this Hidden Brain podcast on the power of non-violent resistance.)

But on to the Photos!

Also check out the Canva Site for more videos and photos!

What's Next?

The next event will be in the county and will target The Oregon Grille. See the signup link below!

FOX TAKEDOWN BALTIMORE: Don’t Feed the Fox Protest at Oregon Grille · Indivisible BaltCo
You’ve heard of Tesla Takedown. Now join FOX TAKEDOWN! The Baltimore-based empire of right-wing TV mogul David Smith [destroys the local Baltimore economy](https://therealnews.com/ethics-expert-sinclair-broadcasting-disclose-business-conflicts-baltimore), [discriminates against people of color](https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/whats-behind-the-dont-eat-atlas-beef/), and through its network of hundreds of local affiliates broadcasts [lies and misinformation](https://fair.org/home/how-sinclair-sneaks-right-wing-spin-into-millions-of-households/) that undermine our democracy! At our pop-up demonstrations, we call for the [boycott](https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblebaltco/event/809227/) of all properties owned by the David Smith business empire, including the following: * David Smith’s Sinclair broadcasting group, the nation’s second largest owner of local Fox affiliates. Sinclair owns over 290 local news stations across the country that collectively reach 40% of American households with right-wing [lies](https://fair.org/home/how-sinclair-sneaks-right-wing-spin-into-omillions-of-households/) and [misinformation](https://www.npr.org/2018/04/02/598916366/sinclair-broadcast-group-forces-nearly-200-station-anchors-to-read-same-script). [WATCH this John Oliver segment](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvtNyOzGogc) to learn more * The Smith family’s Atlas group of overpriced tourist restaurants that have been accused of back-room corruption, destroying the local restaurant scene, [gentrification](https://therealnews.com/ethics-expert-sinclair-broadcasting-disclose-business-conflicts-baltimore) and [racial discrimination](https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/whats-behind-the-dont-eat-atlas-beef/) * David Smith’s Baltimore Sun, which has turned the city’s once-proud paper of record into a mouthpiece for Smith’s [culture war](https://www.npr.org/2024/02/26/1233856063/baltimore-sun-new-owner-david-smith-sinclair) and [right-wing propaganda](https://www.baltimorebrew.com/2025/07/01/baltimore-sun-fires-its-longtime-cartoonist-kevin-kal-kallaugher) * David Smith’s MileOne Autogroup, including 67 dealerships and 8 body shops in 5 states At our pop-up demos, we say: Don’t Feed the Fox! Save Local Baltimore! [Boycott](https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblebaltco/event/809227/) the David Smith empire! Eat at these independent and Black-owned [restaurants](https://baltimore.org/what-to-do/african-american-owned-restaurants-in-baltimore/) instead! Here are some ideas for [slogans](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yiEtfmQAvWRDrUlgzkdPNSYqseH_AR2xRMTifIRJe2c/edit?usp=sharing) **NOTE: Indivisible Baltimore County supports and exercises the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and free expression. We do not condone violence, property damage, or actions that interfere with public safety. Each individual is responsible for their own conduct. We will not heckle passersby or restaurant staff. We will not enter private businesses. We will remain on public sidewalks and ensure that pedestrians can pass safely at all times. Our goal is to uplift our message, not to cause harm to our community.**
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