The People's Union USA: Group Behind the Economic Blackout
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and was its first action, described as “a symbolic start to economic resistance, a day where we show corporations and politicians that we control the economy,
Some consumers are not spending money for today's economic blackout. Here's what to know.
Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know.
Small businesses in Chicago encourage consumers to shop local amid economic blackout
The blackout is a form of protest by groups urging shoppers not to buy from major retailers due to rising prices and claims that big corporations have too much influence.
National call for economic blackout
On Feb. 28, there’s been a call for a 24-hour "economic blackout" to protest the alleged malign influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties on the lives of working Americans.
Economic blackout more of a 'symbolic flex,' economist says
An economist at Weber State University said organizers of an economic blackout may need to change their strategy if they want impactful results.
St. Louis residents take part in national ‘economic blackout’
At home and nationwide, many shoppers kept their wallets closed on Friday, calling it an economic boycott of big businesses.
Friday was economic blackout day nationwide
FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports on some people around the country taking the "no-spend challenge" a step further on Friday, imposing an economic blackout on all non-essential spending in protest of big corporations and other concerns.
'No Amazon, No Walmart.' Protest calling for 'economic blackout' has some celebrity support
A grassroots group is calling for a 24-hour “economic blackout,” and urging people not to shop at major retailers Friday as a ...
Today’s ‘economic blackout’ began from an unlikely source. But it’s tapped into Americans’ anger
John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of ...
Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
The People’s Union USA plans another broad-based economic blackout on March 28. It is also promoting weeklong consumer ...
Community-owned St. Paul market notices uptick in business amid "economic blackout"
A community-owned store in St. Paul noticed an uptick in people walking through the door amid a movement urging Americans to ...
Target To Bear The Brunt Of The ‘Economic Blackout’ With 40-Day ‘Target Fast’ To Follow
Target is being singled out in the 'Feb 28 Economic Blackout' with Black faith leaders calling for a 40-day boycott against ...
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How much of an effect could Feb. 28's one-day economic boycott have?
On what is normally a payday for many Americans, millions are being asked to spend a dime as part a nationwide boycott ...
On ‘blackout’ boycott day, some closed their wallets, while others went shopping
The 24-hour push to purchase nothing — especially from large retail chains — has caught fire on social media in recent weeks.