The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and ...

John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to ...

The People’s Union USA plans another broad-based economic blackout on March 28. It is also promoting weeklong consumer ...

An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum ...

Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know in ...

John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of ...

The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to ...

A retail boycott is hitting major US businesses Friday as an online campaign calls for Americans to spend nothing at places ...

Some experts were skeptical at how effective a one-day boycott might be in bringing about policy change, especially without a ...

Many consumers nationwide plan to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, which started after midnight, to protest what they call corporate greed, companies that have rolled back their ...

The call to action — or rather inaction — is asking that American consumers refrain from making any purchases at major retailers on Friday, Feb. 28.

John Schwarz the founder of The Peoples Union USA explains the economic blackout planned to start at midnight tonight.