Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?
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."
Are you taking part in economic blackout Friday? Please take our poll
Many consumers nationwide plan to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, which started after midnight, to protest what they call corporate greed, companies that have rolled back their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and President Donald Trump's efforts to eliminate federal DEI programs since taking office.
The People's Union USA: Group Behind Economic Blackout Today
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to economic resistance, a day where we show corporati
Readers are participating in Friday’s ‘economic blackout.’ Here’s why.
Corporate greed has left too many working people behind,” one of over 660 respondents said. The post Readers are participating in Friday’s ‘economic blackout.’ Here’s why. appeared first on Boston.com.
Some consumers are not spending money for today's economic blackout. Here's what to know.
Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know.
What’s the deal with today’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 line.”
Today’s ‘economic blackout’ is just performance art
Today’s so-called economic blackout. This is another term for a one-day shoppers’ strike. In case you missed it, today is supposed to be a day of action, or rather inaction, to protest against corporate greed,
The Man Behind the ‘Economic Blackout’ Served Time for a Sex-Related Offense
John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to ...
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 ...
Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
A 24-hour 'economic blackout' is taking place Friday, calling for people not to spend money
The boycott planned for Feb. 28 garnered attention on social media and calls for consumers not to make any purchases.
It's 'economic blackout' day as campaign encourages Americans not to spend for 24 hours
A retail boycott is hitting major US businesses Friday as an online campaign calls for Americans to spend nothing at places ...
Meet The People’s Union USA, the Movement Behind Today’s ‘Economic Blackout’
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to ...
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 ...
Amid ‘economic blackout,’ some closed their wallets, while others went shopping
Calls rang out on social media to purchase nothing on Friday, but not everyone thought the boycott was time well spent.
Target To Bear The Brunt Of The ‘Economic Blackout’ With 40-Day ‘Target Fast’ To Follow
Target is being singled out in the 'Feb 28 Economic Blackout' with Black faith leaders calling for a 40-day boycott against ...
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Small businesses encourage local shopping during economic blackout
A group called The People's Union USA is a self-described grassroots organization. Its founder, John Schwarz, says the group ...