What's behind 'Feb. 28 economic blackout'

What to know about the no-shopping ‘economic blackout’ on Feb. 28
Here’s what you need to know about the economic blackout. Who is John Schwarz? John Schwarz is the founder of the Peoples Union USA and lives in the Chicago area. The 57-year-year-old meditation teacher said he came up with the idea for a boycott as he was searching for a way to take action in response to the tumultuous start of the Trump administration,
What is the February 28 economic blackout, and who is behind it? Here are all the details, including what is closed
On February 28, the Peoples Union USA is organizing a 24-hour economic blackout to protest rising prices, corporate greed, and the rollback of DEI initiatives. Americans are encouraged to avoid purchasing from major retailers and instead support local businesses.
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 tens of thousands) to boycott spending on Feb. 28. Could Yellow's Bankruptcy Make Room for Amazon to Take Trucking Market Share?
Oregon groups join nationwide boycott, economic blackout planned for Feb. 28
Protest groups supporting DEI initiatives are encouraging Oregon residents to not to spend any money on Feb. 28 and in other boycotts.
Economic blackout: Activists call for Feb. 28 boycott. What does that mean in Oklahoma?
In response to Donald Trump's economic plans and the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion priorities, some activists want a 24-hour boycott.
‘No Amazon, no Walmart, no fast food’: What's behind the 'Feb. 28 economic blackout'
A grassroots organization is calling on Americans to participate in what it’s calling the "Feb. 28 economic blackout" by refraining from buying goods from major retailers for 24 hours. The nationwide protest comes amid rising prices on everything from gas to groceries — including,
How The Economic Blackout Could Backfire On Main Street
The economic blackout focuses on empowering consumers to recognize their influence in the economy and challenging the narrative that large corporations are indispensable.
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, ...
Consumers are planning a one-day economic blackout on Friday. Here's what to know
The organizer behind the boycott said he started the “bold” idea because the time was right and people are frustrated with corporate greed.
Major boycott planned for Feb. 28. What to know about 24-hour spending blackout in Arizona
A major spending blackout has been planned for Friday, Feb. 28. Here's what Arizona shoppers must know about 24-hour boycott over DEI rollback.
Can a 'national economic blackout' affect the economy?
The Social Security Administration announced Tuesday it is immediately beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will ...
Economic blackout: Friday boycott in NC, US targets corporations, protests Trump policies
The boycott calls on supporters to avoid spending money at certain companies this Friday. Here's what else we know.
MadameNoire15h
‘This Is How We Change the Game’ — Feb. 28 Economic Blackout Takes Aim At Big Business
Many Americans are making their voices heard by partipating in an Economic Blackout on Feb. 28 in response to inflation and ...
What is an 'economic blackout'? Why people are boycotting businesses on Friday in Texas
In protest of the new U.S. administration under President Donald Trump, US residents are planning an economic blackout. Here's what that means.