Consumers Urged to Boycott Major Retailers in Nationwide Economic Blackout
Economic Blackout Source: coshoctontribune.com A Call for Economic Resistance A grassroots movement known as The People’s Union USA has called for a nationwide economic blackout on February 28, urging consumers to refrain from shopping at major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The initiative is a direct response to large corporations scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Participants are encouraged to avoid all non-essential spending for 24 hours, including purchases at fast-food restaurants, gas stations, and online platforms. The movement’s goal is to disrupt economic activity for a day, sending a message against corporate greed and advocating for consumer power in shaping the marketplace. The People’s Union USA, led by founder John Schwarz, describes itself as a grassroots movement focused on economic resistance, corporate accountability, and government reform. The organization emphasizes that it has no political affiliations and seeks...