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Fri. was economic blackout day nationwide

Hosted on MSN · 16h

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."

The Desert Sun (Palm Springs) … · 21h

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.

USA Today · 22h

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.

boycott, blackout and economic protest

CBS News · 11h

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.

USA Today · 23h

Economic blackout happening today: What Nevadans need to know about the Feb. 28 boycott

Historically, they have lead to social justice reforms, such as the sugar boycott by British abolitionists in the late 18th century helped raise awareness and put economic pressure on the sugar industry produced by enslaved people.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Economic Blackout: Will a 24-Hour Boycott Make a Difference?

Who's behind the ‘24-hour Economic Blackout?’ The People's Union USA, which takes credit for initiating the no-spend day, was founded by John Schwarz, a meditation teacher who lives near the Chicago area,

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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 ...

23hon MSN

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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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