MAGA Leaders Defend Americans’ Right to Boycott Israel
Prominent figures from within President Donald Trump‘s “Make America Great Again” or “MAGA” movement came out against the bipartisan IGO Anti-Boycott Act, House Resolution 867—saying it would criminalize boycotts and free speech against Israel. Newsweek reached out to Representative Mike Lawler, a New York Republican, and Representative Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, who introduced […]
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Target Boycott Update as Pastor Intensifies Push for DEI
The Rev. Jamal Bryant of Georgia is calling for the nationwide boycott of Target to continue, as he says the company has not met his list of demands regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Newsweek reached out to Target via email Wednesday for comment. Why It Matters After President Donald Trump‘s January inauguration, he […]
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Economic Blackout Tour: Which Stores Face Boycott After Walmart
An emerging grassroots campaign group is stepping up its plan for economic “blackouts” and boycotts against American retailers, with a rolling series of direct-action protests planned well into the summer. The group is currently calling on shoppers to boycott Walmart this week. Future events will focus on hitting the profits being made by Walmart, General […]
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Nationwide Walmart Boycott Organizer Issues Update
The organizers of the national Walmart boycott have issued an update ahead of the action beginning on Monday, April 7. Newsweek has reached out to Walmart via an online contact form and to John Schwartz of the People’s Union USA via email for comment outside of regular working hours. Why It Matters There have been […]
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Target Boycott: Figures Show Impact of ‘Blackout’ Protest
Target saw declines in its online and in-store traffic during a nationwide economic “blackout” that the People’s Union USA, a grassroots group, organized on February 28, according to data shared by Forbes. Newsweek contacted Target and the People’s Union USA for comment by email on Wednesday outside standard working hours. Why It Matters Upon returning […]
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