Why Consumers Are Holding an ‘Economic Blackout’ Today
U.S. consumers are being encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods today—on Feb. 28—as part of a 24-hour ...
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 ...
What’s the deal with today’s ‘economic blackout?’ Here’s what to know.
People’s Union USA says the blackout comes in response to the fact that “corporations and banks only care about their bottom ...
Does an ‘economic blackout’ work? A Colorado Springs economist weighs in
After a series of social media posts calling for an economic blackout nationwide, the day finally arrived, and a Colorado Springs economist addressed the potential impact.
No add to cart: Shoppers launch 'economic blackout' to protest corporate corruption
An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum ...
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.
Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?
The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and ...
Economic blackout protest targets major retailers over DEI rollbacks
A grassroots organization, the People's Union USA, is calling for a nationwide "economic blackout" today, urging consumers to ...