Numerous groups have called for U.S. consumers to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout, in part, to protest corporate ...

The People’s USA founder John Schwarz posted on Instagram on Friday evening that the blackout was a success, and thanked ...

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 ...

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 ...

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." ...

Find out whether the Feb 28 Economic Blackout, a 24-hour spending boycott, sent a strong message to corporations or affected ...

A grassroots group called for a nationwide boycott of shopping at major retail chains. Learn how to participate here.

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 ...

On Feb. 28, news of a consumer-led economic blackout spread across social media. Here's what it is and what else to know ...

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 ...