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Nationwide Economic Blackout on February 28 (Newsweak) [View all]
https://www.newsweek.com/nationwide-economic-blackout-february-28-list-stores-being-targeted-2030269Published Feb 12, 2025
Updated Feb 13, 2025
Opinion:
The headline reads "List of stores being Targeted"
But it doesn't include Target, only that consumers are asked to spend only on absolute essentials on Feb. 28.
The idea is a show of economic force in general. And to patronize small businesses.
I buy my camera gear at a small business nearby.
From Newsweak:
Americans are pledging to stop making any purchases for a full 24 hours on February 28.
The national economic blackout is scheduled as a way for Americans to boycott major retailers that have pulled back on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies as a response to President Donald Trump.
While the nationwide economic blackout applies to all discretionary spending, the organizers are targeting some retailers in particular.
This includes:
Amazon
Walmart
Best Buy
But participants are also asked to refrain from spending money on fast food or gas. The group pushing for the economic blackout is called The People's Union USA. If people do have to spend money, the group urges, focus on supporting small local businesses.
"If we disrupt the economy for just ONE day, it sends a powerful message," the group wrote on its website.
This includes:
Amazon
Walmart
Best Buy
But participants are also asked to refrain from spending money on fast food or gas. The group pushing for the economic blackout is called The People's Union USA. If people do have to spend money, the group urges, focus on supporting small local businesses.
"If we disrupt the economy for just ONE day, it sends a powerful message," the group wrote on its website.
The People's Union
https://jointhepeoplesunion.com/
WHY THIS MATTERS!
~ Corporations and banks only care about their bottom line.
~ If we disrupt the economy for just ONE day, it sends a powerful message.
~ If they don't listen (they wont) we make the next blackout longer (We will)
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