Call to Action: February 28, 2025 Economic Blackout

This blackout is designed to: 

• Expose the economic consequences of authoritarian rule. 
• Send a message to corporations and policymakers that the people hold financial power. 
• Test the effectiveness of coordinated economic resistance in the current political climate.

Who is Participating? 

This blackout has been widely shared on social media, gaining traction across multiple movements. Participants include: 

• Grassroots activists resisting authoritarian overreach. 
• Workers unions who have been impacted by mass government layoffs. 
• Consumer advocacy groups targeting corporations that benefit from state-aligned policies.
• Everyday citizens who recognize the power of economic pressure in demanding systemic change.

The key to success is widespread participation. The more people who withdraw their financial participation, the greater the economic impact.

On February 28, here's how you take action:

• DO NOT SPEND MONEY. No purchases online or in-store. No gas, no groceries, no subscriptions. 
• DO NOT USE BANKING SERVICES. Avoid withdrawals, transfers, or credit card payments. 
• DO NOT WORK, IF POSSIBLE. If you can, take the day off, call in sick, or slow down output in solidarity. 
• WITHDRAW CASH BEFOREHAND. If you need funds, prepare in advance so you don’t disrupt yourself. 
• SPREAD THE WORD. Share blackout details, educate people on why economic pressure matters, and amplify participation.

Amplify the Blackout on Social Media

• Use hashtags like #EconomicBlackout, #BoycottForChange, #ResistWithYourWallet to spread awareness. 
• Post updates throughout the day—share your participation and encourage others. 
• Tag corporations and decision-makers—let them see the collective impact in real time. 

Track the Corporate & Market Impact 

• Follow real-time stock shifts and corporate responses. 
• Monitor which industries are most affected. 
• Stay connected—I’ll be tracking and analyzing data to share the blackout’s impact. 

This blackout will only be as powerful as the people who join it. Your participation matters.

Call to Action: Stay Engaged Beyond This Blackout 

This is not a one-day protest—it’s the beginning of an ongoing economic resistance strategy. Future blackouts, boycotts, and divestment campaigns will escalate over time. When economic disruption is applied strategically, it creates real change.

For those who want to continue engaging in economic resistance, here are some resources to deepen your knowledge and stay involved: 

Tracking Corporate Ethics & Boycotts: 

• DoneGood – A platform for ethical shopping and corporate accountability. 
• Buycott – An app that helps you avoid supporting corporations that fund oppressive policies. 
• Ethical Consumer – In-depth corporate ethics research and consumer action guides. 

Organizing & Expanding Economic Resistance: 

• The Democracy Collaborative – Resources on economic justice and divestment strategies. 
• Strike Map – A tool for tracking labor strikes and economic disruptions in real-time. 
• Unions & Worker Solidarity – Connect with labor unions and economic justice movements. 

Independent Investigative Journalism on Corporate & Political Power: 

• ProPublica – In-depth investigative journalism on corporate corruption and financial influence. 
• The Intercept – Reports on corporate-government collusion and economic manipulation.
• Bellingcat – OSINT analysis on financial and political influence networks.

The February 28 blackout is part of a larger movement to reclaim financial power from corporations and governments that profit from oppression.