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
It includes boycotts of various companies and retailers during different time periods including Amazon (March 7-14), Nestle (March 21-28), Walmart (April 7-14) and a second broader one-day economic blackout on April 18,
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.
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'Economic Blackout': How a 24-hour ‘blackout’ became America's rallying cry for change
Dubbed the "24-hour Economic Blackout," the initiative urged Americans to refrain ... The protest, launched by the ...
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 ...
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.
Economic blackout is currently underway: is Target, Walmart open?
A 24-hour nationwide consumer spending freeze, orchestrated in response to corporate and political greed, is currently in ...
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 ...
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 ...
Economic Blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference for DEI backlash?
A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday as an act of “economic resistance” to ...
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 ...
Small businesses in Chicago encourage consumers to shop local amid economic blackout
The blackout is a form of protest by groups urging shoppers not to buy from major retailers due to rising prices and claims ...