To prevent "spike spending" before and after the BLACKOUT, we ask that all participants purchase goods needed from community-owned stores and markets leading up to and after …

3 days ago · Blackout The System is calling for a nationwide boycott, urging participants to not work or spend money from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2.

Oct 24, 2025 · Posts echoed the calls of Blackout the System, a group that said it opposed the Trump administration and corporate greed.

Aug 20, 2025 · Blackout the System is the new group calling for a five-day economic and labor blackout. The spending freeze is one element and covers shopping, travel, eating at …

1 day ago · "What do you do if you’re driving in the fog?" Fed Chair Jerome Powell said of the lack of data during the government shutdown. "You slow down."

The group characterized itself as politically independent, focusing instead on representing the interests of ordinary citizens. The blackout was characterized as a means of protest against …

Sep 16, 2025 · Here's what you need to know about the ongoing five-day economic blackout, who created it and what they want. Why are people calling for economic blackout, labor strikes?

An “economic blackout” promoted on social media is underway but with no clear indication of how many people took part or whether retail companies and restaurants will notice any effect from …

Mar 10, 2025 · In 2025, an economic blackout can be a significant tool for driving social and economic change. These organized efforts are designed to send a powerful message to …

Feb 28, 2025 · The People’s Union USA calls the 24 hours of spending abstinence set to start at midnight an “economic blackout,” a term that has since been shared and debated on social …