Economic Blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
The People’s Union USA calls the 24 hours of spending abstinence set to start at midnight an “economic blackout,” a term that ...
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Local activists rally ahead of nationwide economic blackout targeting corporations
People across the country will be flexing their economic muscle on Friday (Feb. 27 with a nationwide blackout.In downtown Eugene Thursday, people rallied to rem ...
Activist groups encourage consumers to avoid spending during 24-hour economic blackout Friday
Consumers and activists are planning an ‘economic blackout’ on Feb. 28 that discourages all spending for 24 hours, especially ...
Friday's 24-hour economic blackout: What to know and small business impact
Consumers and activists are planning an ‘economic blackout’ on Feb. 28 that discourages all spending for 24 hours, especially ...
What’s the deal with Friday’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 ...
Nashville shoppers to participate in nationwide boycott of overturned DEI polices
Among the stores that are organizers asking consumers not to shop at are Walmart, Best Buy, Target or Amazon. “Hopefully we can see the impact on African American dollars,” shopper Ruth Ross Edmonds ...
A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
What The Economic Blackout Reveals About Our Changing Food Economy
The February 28 economic blackout highlights rising food costs, corporate power, and shifting consumer habits. What does it ...
An ‘economic blackout’ has been organized for tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know
John Schwarz the founder of The Peoples Union USA explains the economic blackout planned to start at midnight tonight. After ...
What is the ‘economic blackout’ on February 28 people are talking about – and will it work?
Social media users are calling for a boycott. Economics and business professors weigh in on the movement's efficacy.
Some people online are planning an 'economic blackout' Friday. What does that mean?
An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum ...
Rockford activists prepare for day of national ‘economic blackout’
Inside the bookstore, Dave Pedersen ( Maze ’s owner and operator) prepares for the one-day “ economic blackout ,” also called ...