Kinder, Gentler Credit Cards?

[Roland Jacopetti]

Hi, Waccosialists. Got another question. Anna and I use a Working Assets Visa card, which makes donations to a number of very worthwhile causes every time we make a purchase. But there's one big problem. The Working Assets Visa is actually a Bank of America Visa, and I really don't feel good about doing any sort of business with those heavy-duty banksters. We've contacted Working Assets a number of times, and they won't really deal with this problem, other than to say something about being bound to B of A by contract. I've even written to several of the organizations Working Assets supports. A few were interested, and asked to be kept informed about changes in the situation. The others were silent, like Working Assets (now Credo, by the way.) Does anyone out there know of an alternative to Working Assets that isn't in cahoots with the banksters? Lemme know.

Roland

[zenekar]

Hi, Waccosialists. Got another question. Anna and I use a Working Assets Visa card, which makes donations to a number of very worthwhile causes every time we make a purchase. But there's one big problem. The Working Assets Visa is actually a Bank of America Visa, and I really don't feel good about doing any sort of business with those heavy-duty banksters. We've contacted Working Assets a number of times, and they won't really deal with this problem, other than to say something about being bound to B of A by contract. I've even written to several of the organizations Working Assets supports. A few were interested, and asked to be kept informed about changes in the situation. The others were silent, like Working Assets (now Credo, by the way.) Does anyone out there know of an alternative to Working Assets that isn't in cahoots with the banksters? Lemme know.

Roland

I don't think that local credit unions, like Community First and Redwood Credity Union, make donations to progressive causes but they do keep the dollars circulating in the community. And they offer credit cards.

[ubaru]

Hi, Waccosialists. Got another question. Anna and I use a Working Assets Visa card, which makes donations to a number of very worthwhile causes every time we make a purchase. But there's one big problem. The Working Assets Visa is actually a Bank of America Visa, and I really don't feel good about doing any sort of business with those heavy-duty banksters. We've contacted Working Assets a number of times, and they won't really deal with this problem, other than to say something about being bound to B of A by contract. I've even written to several of the organizations Working Assets supports. A few were interested, and asked to be kept informed about changes in the situation. The others were silent, like Working Assets (now Credo, by the way.) Does anyone out there know of an alternative to Working Assets that isn't in cahoots with the banksters? Lemme know.

Roland

Try www.creditcardconnection.org for a list of credit unions that offer credit cards and offer the most fair and ethical programs.

Liz