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

In group chats or scrolling through social media, you might have seen calls for an “economic blackout” on Feb. 28. With the blackout, supporters and activists aim to take a stand against big ...

Oklahomans might see fewer shoppers Friday after calls for US consumers to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout to ...

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

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

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

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 ...

The economic blackout focuses on empowering consumers to recognize their influence in the economy and challenging the ...

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 ...

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 ...

After a nationwide economic blackout on February 28 gained traction, some might wonder if the push was successful.