Why Consumers Held an ‘Economic Blackout’ on Feb. 28
U.S. consumers were encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods on Feb. 28, as part of a 24-hour buying ...
Schools to trial social media blackout scheme
The secondary schools, which are part of the GLF Schools trust, are to trial an app that blocks social media, messaging and ...
Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
Meet The People’s Union USA, the Movement Behind the Feb. 28 ‘Economic Blackout’
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to ...
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Friday is Economic Blackout Day: Here's what it means
On Friday, Feb. 28, there was a call for a 24-hour "economic blackout," when U.S. residents are encouraged to avoid spending ...
Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?
The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and ...
The Man Behind the ‘Economic Blackout’ Served Time for a Sex-Related Offense
John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to ...
Readers are participating in Friday’s ‘economic blackout.’ Here’s why.
A grassroots organization is encouraging consumers to participate in an “ economic blackout ” on Friday as an act of ...
Are you taking part in economic blackout Friday? Please take our poll
Many consumers nationwide plan to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, which started after midnight, to ...
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Deaths and robbery reported during Chile's blackout
As Chile's electricity supply gradually went back to normal Wednesday, one death and an armed robbery were reported following ...