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'Mass Blackout' Starts Today: What to Know

'Mass Blackout' Starts Today: What to Know

Summary

A group of organizations has started a movement called the Mass Blackout to encourage people not to spend money in the economy from November 25 to December 2. This period includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday, traditionally busy shopping days. The goal is to protest corporate power, political corruption, and President Trump's administration.

Key Facts

  • The Mass Blackout initiates a week-long economic protest from November 25 to December 2.
  • The movement discourages shopping, working, streaming, and digital purchases.
  • People are urged to support only small, local businesses during this time.
  • Small Business Saturday (November 29) is excluded from the protest.
  • The campaign protests corporate influence and government decisions.
  • Organizers state that participants should choose a form of protest that suits their abilities.
  • The movement aims to show the power of people over corporate influence.

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