What to know about the no-shopping ‘economic blackout’ on Feb. 28
The campaign urges consumers to spend no money for 24 hours to remind corporations of their economic power. A social media campaign has sparked plans for an “economic blackout” on Friday, one of several boycotts planned by activists intent on sending a message to large corporations at a time when many Americans are struggling to keep up with costs.
Economic Blackout: What to know about the February 28 boycott taking off on social media
This Friday, grassroots group The People's Union is asking Americans to buy nothing for 24 hours in an 'economic blackout' to protest skyrocketing prices and corporate greed.
National economic blackout day this week comes before 40-day Target boycott. What to know
A national no-spend day on Friday is just the first of multiple economic blackouts that will include specific boycotts of Target, Amazon and Walmart.
Keller: Activist calls for "economic blackout" on Feb. 28. Will it make an impact?
The Instagram video has been making the rounds: self-styled New York activist John Schwarz, calling for "a 24-hour economic blackout - no Amazon, no Walmart, no fast food, no gas, not a single unnecessary dollar spent" on Friday,
What is the ‘economic blackout’ planned for February 28th?
A consumer-activist group is asking American shoppers to disrupt the nation’s economy and “take back control of our economy, government, and future of our country” by refraining from buying anything from major retailers on February 28th.
Economic blackout Feb. 28: What Nevadans need to know about retail boycott
The People's Union USA has organized three, 24-hour spending blackout days and a 40-day boycott on Target, dubbed as the Target fast. It will coincide with Lent, which starts on March 5. The first 24-hour spending blackout is set to happen on Feb.
People’s Union USA Calls For National Boycott In A ‘Feb 28 Economic Blackout’
A consumer-activist group founded by John Schwarz has launched a grassroots campaign to halt all consumer spending on Friday, Feb. 28.
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