What to do on Feb. 28, the economic blackout day

Consumers and consumer groups are encouraging Americans to not spend money Friday on discretionary spending.

The national economic blackout is a way for Americans to boycott major retailers that are perceived as aligning with the Trump administration’s current policies.

Some retailers are being targeted including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.

The organization calling for the economic blackout is The People’s Union USA, a grassroots movement dedicated to economic resistance, government accountability, and corporate reform. If people need to spend money on essentials such as medicine, food, or emergency supplies, the group suggests using making these purchases with cash at small local businesses.