The February 28 economic blackout highlights rising food costs, corporate power, and shifting consumer habits. What does it ...

People’s Union USA says the blackout comes in response to the fact that “corporations and banks only care about their bottom ...

In 2025, economic boycotts have become a significant tool for driving social and economic change. These organized efforts are designed to send a powerful message to corporations and institutions about ...

John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to ...

Will the economic blackout work? Here's your guide to the boycott on Feb. 28 where Americans are being encouraged to buy ...

Here’s what you need to know about the economic blackout. Who is John Schwarz? John Schwarz is the founder of the Peoples Union USA and lives in the Chicago area. The 57-year-old meditation ...

During the Feb. 28 event, consumers participating in the boycott were encouraged not to spend any money anywhere for one day.

Over the past few weeks, information has been spreading on social media about a nationwide economic protest called the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout." The call to action — or rather inaction — is ...

A grassroots movement’s call for Americans not to shop at major chains for 24 hours in an “economic blackout” last week went viral — and now, its organizer is launching a weeklong boycott ...

On Friday, February 28, The People’s Union USA’s “economic blackout” took place for whomever chose to participate. The exercise called for a nationwide boycott of major retailers and ...