A new one-day economic blackout is happening today. Organizers are asking people to stop all spending , call out of work or close their own businesses to lock up the country's finances on Saturday, Aug. 9.

"You might think one day doesn't make a difference. It does. It makes a difference financially when millions stop spending. It makes a difference socially when the nation starts paying attention, and it makes a difference civilly when the people unite and say 'No more,'" John Schwarz, who launched the organization, said in an Aug. 8 social media video .

The People's Union USA is also leading a nationwide consumer boycott of Walmart , Lowes and McDonald's . They're asking people to skip spending money with the major brands all of August. They also plan to boycott Amazon, Uber

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