What is an 'economic blackout'? Why people in Texas are boycotting businesses for 24 hours
In protest of the new U.S. administration under President Donald Trump, residents are refusing to spend money today in an ...
Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's Feb. 28 Economic Blackout and founder of People's Union USA?
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." ...
"This is our time": Economic blackout targets injustice
A New Yorker transplanted to the Midwest, John Schwarz, originated the People’s Union Economic Blackout set for Friday that ...
The Union2d
February 28 Economic Blackout campaign boycotts corporate policy and greed
Consumers across the United States are looking to send a message today ... also known as the “February 28 Economic Blackout.” The idea is for consumers to boycott companies such as Ford, ...
Waterloo Region Record2d
Economic blackout boycotting major American retailers spreads to Canada Feb. 28. Will it make a difference?
Newsweek Magazine has reported on a national economic blackout in the United States planned for Friday, Feb. 28. The People’s Union USA, a group that describes itself as a “movement uniting ...
Santa Cruz Sentinel1d
Santa Cruz County residents take part in national ‘economic blackout’
The People’s Union plans another broad-based economic blackout on March 28. It is also promoting weeklong consumer boycotts ...
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 ...