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People’s Union USA Calls For National Boycott In A ‘Feb 28 Economic Blackout’

A nationwide economic blackout is planned for February 28, where Americans will stop making purchases to protest against wealth inequality, according to the People's Union USA.
The boycott will target major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy in response to their actions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
John Schwarz, founder of the People's Union, emphasized that the blackout aims to create long-term strategic action against corrupt politicians and corporations.
Experts suggest that while the blackout is symbolic, it may not significantly impact the retailers' bottom line, as stated by Michael Ryan, a finance expert.

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Los Angeles residents react to National Economic Blackout Day

LOS ANGELES (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Some L.A. residents responded to the call for a national economic blackout day on Friday from the People's Union USA, and more boycotts are in the works for next week. "Prove a point to them! they need us. They need our dollars," said Davonta Herring, a Los Angeles resident. "I want to support the blackout but I can't really support it when I need things, you know," said Rasheda Bagnerise, another Los Angeles resid…

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Did the Economic Blackout Work? Impact of the Boycott - WorldNL Magazine

Now that the first of three economic blackouts by The People's Union USA is over, what were the results? Find out if there was any impact on major businesses.

2 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Somehow The Country Kept Shopping While Anti-Trump/Musk Activists Called For 'Economic Blackout Day'

"I will fill my truck up with gas today, go to Walmart, then to Best Buys and finally stop at McDonalds for lunch. Then go shopping on Amazon when I get home. The woke left is supposed to boycott those places today. " The post Somehow The Country Kept Shopping While Anti-Trump/Musk Activists Called For ‘Economic Blackout Day’ first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Leftists Plan ‘24-Hour Blackout’ Boycott To ‘Counter Attack On DEI’

Leftists are staging a dramatic 24-hour boycott of big-name corporations today, raging against the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion. From midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, they’re swearing off Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, McDonald’s, and “other fast-food joints.” A viral flyer begs participants to pre-shop and, hilariously, “only grab essentials” on Friday — because ...

2 days ago·Nashville, United States

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Democracy Now!

Activists Launch 24-Hour “Economic Blackout” to Protest Corporate Greed

Consumers across the U.S. are taking part in a 24-hour “economic blackout” today. The campaign, organized by The People’s Union, is urging U.S. customers to refrain from shopping, in particular from major corporations like Amazon and Walmart, in order to “take back control of our economy, government and future of our country.”

3 days ago·New York, United States

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‘We still have power in numbers’: Richmonders participate in nationwide economic blackout

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Friday, Feb. 28 marked a nationwide, 24-hour 'economic blackout', with organizers urging Americans to refrain from spending money. "My main reason for participating in this is to get the point across that we still have power in numbers," said Richmonder and boycott participant MJ Barlow. "When many people make choices about their purchasing, it’ll send a message about the policies that we do not support or that we do supp…

3 days ago·Richmond, United States

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