What to know about the no-shopping ‘economic blackout’ on Feb. 28
The campaign urges consumers to spend no money for 24 hours to remind corporations of their economic power. A social media campaign has sparked plans for an “economic blackout” on Friday, one of several boycotts planned by activists intent on sending a message to large corporations at a time when many Americans are struggling to keep up with costs.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Consumers are planning a one-day economic blackout on Feb. 28. Here's what to know.
Consumers are preparing for a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, one of several boycotts planned by groups of consumers or activists 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.
‘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,
Can a 'national economic blackout' affect the economy?
The Social Security Administration announced Tuesday it is immediately beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will ...
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, ...
Nationwide Economic Blackout This Week: Which Stores are Being Targeted
The blackout will take place from noon until 11.59 p.m., and during that time, those participating have been asked to boycott ...
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‘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 ...
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.
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Trending on social: Nationwide economic blackout scheduled this Friday to protest DEI rollbacks
A grassroots organization, The People’s Union, is calling for a nationwide economic blackout on Feb. 28 in response to the ...
At least one local business is closing in solidarity with Friday’s ‘economic blackout’
A Cambridge stitch lounge is closing on Friday in solidarity with the nationwide grassroots movement calling for an “economic blackout.” ...