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

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

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

John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of major chains on the last day of the month.

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 ...

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

The Instagram video has been making the rounds: self-styled New York activist John Schwarz, calling for "a 24-hour economic ...

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 People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

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

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