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Nationwide Economic Blackout Aims to Combat Income Inequality

11/28/2025

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A coalition of grassroots groups will organize a nationwide economic blackout from November 25 to December 2, called the Mass Blackout.
The protest urges Americans to stop spending to curb income inequality and corporate influence, targeting the rollback by U.S. President Donald Trump of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Organizers encourage support for small businesses on Small Business Saturday, November 29.

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A coalition of grassroots groups will organize a nationwide economic blackout from November 25 to December 2, called the Mass Blackout.
The protest urges Americans to stop spending to curb income inequality and corporate influence, targeting the rollback by U.S. President Donald Trump of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Organizers encourage support for small businesses on Small Business Saturday, November 29.