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 ...
Consumers to Boycott Target, Walmart and Amazon in Feb. 28 ‘Economic Blackout’
Retailers like Target, Amazon and Walmart have found themselves at the center of grassroots calls on social media (now in the ...
What’s behind today’s ‘economic blackout’?
The People’s Union USA calls the 24 hours of spending abstinence an “economic blackout,” a term that has since been shared and debated on social media. The activist movement said it also plans to ...
Why Consumers Are Holding an ‘Economic Blackout’ Today
U.S. consumers are being encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods on Feb. 28 as part of a 24-hour buying ...
How to Turn an “Economic Blackout” Into an All-Out War on Corporate Power
Friday’s economic boycott is a one-day attack on corporate interests. The degrowth movement calls for a broader societal ...
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 ...