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

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 line.” ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

After a viral social media campaign to spend no money at big-box stores happened last week, a fresh one begins Friday targeting Amazon.

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

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.