A social media campaign has sparked plans for an “economic blackout” on Friday, one of several boycotts planned by activists intent on sending a message to large corporations at a time when many Americans are struggling to keep up with costs.
If you’re tired of being ignored as a consumer, tomorrow is the first of many economic boycott days planned – Friday involves making no purchases (gas, food, take-out, etc.), but if you must, buy local. Here’s a gift article from the Washington Post – you do have to give ’em your email, but there are no charges incurred and no credit card info.