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Nationwide Economic Blackout Planned for February 28 Targets Corporate Practices

The People's Union USA calls for a 24-hour boycott of major retailers to protest corporate greed and rollbacks of diversity initiatives.

  • The People's Union USA, a grassroots organization, has organized a one-day economic boycott on February 28, urging Americans to refrain from spending money at major corporations like Amazon, Walmart, and McDonald's.
  • Participants are encouraged to buy only essential items such as food or medicine, and to support small, local businesses if purchases are necessary.
  • The movement aims to highlight issues such as corporate greed, rising living costs, and the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives under the Trump administration.
  • The blackout is part of a broader series of planned actions, including week-long boycotts targeting specific companies like Amazon, Nestlé, and Walmart in the coming months.
  • Experts suggest the one-day action is unlikely to cause significant financial disruption but could raise awareness and foster solidarity among frustrated consumers.
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