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Activist Sparks Boycott Movement Against Fourth of July Festivities

7/1/2025

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John Schwarz, a passionate activist from Chicago, is rallying Americans to boycott Fourth of July festivities in a bold “economic blackout” against political and corporate injustices, especially under Trump. His movement, The People’s Union USA, is gaining momentum on social media, raising $119,000 and attracting celebrity support, igniting a powerful call for economic resistance.

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John Schwarz, a passionate activist from Chicago, is rallying Americans to boycott Fourth of July festivities in a bold “economic blackout” against political and corporate injustices, especially under Trump. His movement, The People’s Union USA, is gaining momentum on social media, raising $119,000 and attracting celebrity support, igniting a powerful call for economic resistance.