The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and ...

John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to ...

John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of ...

A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.

An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum ...

Target is being singled out in the 'Feb 28 Economic Blackout' with Black faith leaders calling for a 40-day boycott against ...

A 24-hour nationwide consumer spending freeze, orchestrated in response to corporate and political greed, is currently in ...

John Schwarz the founder of The Peoples Union USA explains the economic blackout planned to start at midnight tonight. After ...

Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know.

The boycott planned for Feb. 28 garnered attention on social media and calls for consumers not to make any purchases.

A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday as an act of “economic resistance” to ...

Calls rang out on social media to purchase nothing on Friday, but not everyone thought the boycott was time well spent.