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.
281 Articles
281 Articles
Bill Maher and panel rip 'f------' stupid' no-spend day movement, interpretive dance protests to counter Trump
Bill Maher called out the the economic blackout protest day on Friday, which called for people to not spend or buy anything from major retailers in protest of big corporations.
Leftist "Economic Blackout" Of Amazon Hilariously Fails, Amazon Sales Increased During The Blackout Period - The American Tribune.com
Despite grandiose social media statements, a planned leftist boycott of Amazon has failed. Even during the protest, the retail giant saw record sales. According to researchers, sales never went negative during the 24-hour ‘blackout’. The People’s Union, which organized the protest, is an economic group that rants about the ‘system’ and tries to bring down the economy. “Overall we’re not seeing a major downturn in sales on Amazon U.S. today, alth…
Guest Commentary: The power of economic boycotts -pt. 1 - The Philadelphia Sunday Sun
Protestors hold signs during a rally for a nationwide economic blackout Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) By A. Bruce Crawley People of virtually every nation on earth had an opportunity to view the ceremonies on the January 20 as Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. Few of the millions who were able to attend the event, or to watch in real time via live coverage on television a…
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…
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.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage