Next economic spending blackout aimed at Amazon After Friday's economic spending blackout, the same group of activists is planning a second boycott. The second economic blackout focuses on cutting spending with online retailer Amazon.

Starting today, grassroots organizers are encouraging a boycott of Amazon over its corporate practices. Here's how to participate and what to avoid.

Days after a nationwide "economic blackout," a 40-day boycott of Target has begun — with more actions against major corporations upcoming. Here's why.

After Amazon, a boycott of Nestle is scheduled for March 21 to March 28 while a Walmart boycott is slated for April 7 to April 14. A second, broader one-day economic blackout is also slated for ...

The People's Union USA is also organizing a secondary 24-hour economic blackout on April 18, according to the flyer. Following that, the movement will stop purchasing from General Mills from April 21 to 28. Additional Amazon and Walmart boycotts are scheduled for May 6 to 12 and May 20 to 26, respectively.

The movement, which a group named The People’s Union USA has started, is called “The 24-Hour Economic Blackout.” The “24-Hour Economic Blackout” began at midnight on Feb. 27, and will end on Feb. 28, urging people to not make any purchases at major retailers, including Walmart, Best Buy and Target.

The same group is planning more boycotts targeting Amazon, Nestle, Target, Walmart, McDonald's and General Mills in addition to two more spending blackouts. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...