As consumers, we have power. I'm glad people are calling out Starbucks now, but how many of them will be drinking a PSL this fall? Every dollar you spend is pooled with everyone else's dollars. Collectively, consumers do have the power, but we must have the will too.
Worried about what is happening? Here are a few simple things you can do that may have an impact
Democracy is a government for and by the people, and you have a right and a duty to participate. If you don't participate, you don't get to complain when things don't go as you like them.