WASHINGTON - A grassroots movement called “Blackout the System” is using social media to organize a week-long economic boycott during the year’s busiest shopping period to protest corporate greed and political corruption. These are five takeaways from the effort.

1. A week-long economic boycott targeting the holiday season

The “Blackout the System” campaign calls for a nationwide economic protest from November 25 to December 2, a period that includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Organizers are urging participants to halt all spending, except at small, local businesses, to demonstrate their collective economic power. The movement extends beyond a simple spending freeze, also encouraging people to refrain from working and traveling during this week. The stated goal is to peacefully dis

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