Ask DL: Where should liberals do their banking?

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This came in over the tip-line.
I live in the "currently" unhinged and Republican stronghold state of Texas but if the turnout for Saturday's Women's March is a barometer, hopefully we can change that sooner than later even with gerrymandering. That said, I would like to move my deposited money from BOA, headquartered in one of the most politically regressive states in the country, at least in my opinion, to one that reflects Liberal values. If you have any information as to how anyone on your blog has searched for such a financial institution, would you kindly share? Thanks for the consideration, William in Austin
This is a question that comes up from time to time because I think we all recoil at the thought of propping up the very companies that are robbing America blind. My gut reaction is to advise moving your money to a credit union. They are locally owned and not under the gun to make quarterly profit numbers. But there must be a bank that has a national ATMs network and isn't straight up evil. New Resources Bank is Bcorp certified, so that might be a contender. Similarly, Sunrise Bank out of St Paul Minnesoata is Bcorp approved. Does anyone have any experiences with any of these? Any other recommendations.

What have you done today to resist Trump?

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If the answer to that question is "I've commented on blogs" that isn't enough. You also need to Call Chris Coons and tell him to vote no on Tillerson for Sec of State. WILMINGTON Phone: (302) 573-6345 DOVER Phone: (302)736-5601 Toll-Free (877) 668-3368 WASHINGTON, D.C. Phone:(202) 224-5042 We need to keep constant pressure on Coons and Carper to resist Trump. They will fold and support Trump as soon as they think the coast is clear. This call script is from thesixtyfive.org, but you know how this works. My goal for this post is 10 calls to Coons on this issue. Let me know in the comments if (when?) you called.
Vote for Stephanie Hansen (if you live in SD10) and work for her if you don’t live in SD10

Vote for Stephanie Hansen (if you live in SD10) and work for her if you don’t live in SD10

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There are more than ten reasons, but I'm pressed for time, so I'm going to deal with a couple pressing issues, and let you guys flesh out the top ten list in the comments section. 1. John Carney must be stopped. Control of the state Senate is a serious issue. John Carney has already signaled on numerous occasions that he wants to Senate to flip so that he can push through his Chamber of Commence backed policies. Stephanie Hansen's election doesn't guarantee that Carney's plans will be thwarted, but it will present Carney with a stumbling block. 2. Stephanie Hansen is by far the most progressive candidate in the race. The Green Party of Delaware isn't contesting this race, so there is nobody to vote for (or work for, or donate to) on Hensen's left. She may not be your dream progressive, but the stakes are high in this election and arguing that there is no difference between Hansen and Marino is just as empty-headed as arguing that there is no difference between Trump and Clinton. And, yes. I am perfectly within my rights to vote for a less than perfect progressive without it conflicting with my liberal values.