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 politicians, to stand for the people."
Are you taking part in economic blackout Friday? Please take our poll
Many consumers nationwide plan to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, which started after midnight, to protest what they call corporate greed, companies that have rolled back their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and President Donald Trump's efforts to eliminate federal DEI programs since taking office.
Economic Blackout: Here’s what to know about Friday’s 24-hour national boycott
A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday as an act of “economic resistance” to protest what the group’s founder sees as the malign influence of billionaires,
Here's what to know about the Feb. 28 economic blackout in Missouri
Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know in Missouri.
Readers are participating in Friday’s ‘economic blackout.’ Here’s why.
A grassroots organization is encouraging consumers to participate in an “ economic blackout ” on Friday as an act of “economic resistance” against corporate greed – a movement Boston.com readers, and some local businesses, say they are participating in.
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.
The People's Union USA: Group Behind Economic Blackout Today
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to economic resistance, a day where we show corporati
Today’s ‘economic blackout’ is just performance art
Today’s so-called economic blackout. This is another term for a one-day shoppers’ strike. In case you missed it, today is supposed to be a day of action, or rather inaction, to protest against corporate greed,
The Man Behind the ‘Economic Blackout’ Served Time for a Sex-Related Offense
John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to ...
Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
An “economic blackout” promoted on social media is underway but with no clear indication of how many people took part or ...
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 ...
Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
Nationwide Economic Blackout: Boycott Dates for Target, Amazon, Others
The People's Union USA is also organizing a secondary 24-hour economic blackout on April 18, according to the flyer.
Meet The People’s Union USA, the Movement Behind Today’s ‘Economic Blackout’
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to ...
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How much impact could a 24-hour “economic blackout” have?
The activist group has called for a complete boycott of consumer spending in the U.S. on Friday. How much impact could it ...
'Our dollars do count': These shoppers are using an economic blackout against companies
The campaigns range from Friday's blackout calling for people not to spend money anywhere to a 40-day boycott of stores like ...