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.
Blackout, consumer and economic resistance
The People's Union USA is also organizing a secondary 24-hour economic blackout on April 18, according to the flyer.
People’s Union USA says the blackout comes in response to the fact that “corporations and banks only care about their bottom ...
An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum ...
A 24-hour nationwide consumer spending freeze, orchestrated in response to corporate and political greed, is currently in ...
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to ...
A community-owned store in St. Paul noticed an uptick in people walking through the door amid a movement urging Americans to ...
A grassroots organization has encouraged U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday as an act of “economic resistance”.
One day can make a difference to retailers, but the biggest impact of the 24-hour economic blackout protest could be the ...
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