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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

US activists plan May Day economic blackout: No school, no work, no shopping'

Labor unions and community groups are organizing an economic blackout for May Day to protest government policies favoring billionaires over workers.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Minnesota protesters call for a day without work, school, and shopping. Here's what to know.

Minnesota activists plan an economic blackout on January 23 to protest ICE presence, with dozens of businesses pledging participation and some opening free community spaces.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

How ICE chaos and a boycott plan are turning Minnesota retailers into community spaces

January is typically a slow month for retailers - a time for restocking, chores, and tax prep. This year, small businesses in the Minneapolis area have thrown that out the window. They're offering aid during heightened ICE activity; some will close for Friday's economic blackout. January is typically a quiet month at Mischief Toys in St. Paul, Minnesota. Owner Dan Marshall said he usually spends it cleaning up after Christmas, painting the walls,
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US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

America's largest labor movement joins the fight against ICE

Minnesota unions and community groups endorsed a statewide economic blackout on January 23 to protest ICE actions and federal enforcement presence.
fromNew York Post
1 year ago

Here are the stores that are open - and closed - on Easter Sunday

Many stores across the country are open today for those needing last-minute items, despite calls for a boycott against retailers over DEI policies.
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