BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM
WE'RE NOT ASKING. WE'RE SHUTTING IT DOWN.
A national movement across all races, cultures & classes to strategically and peacefully withdraw our labor & spending. The "system" will hear us - We The People.
We’re not just talking about what’s wrong - we’re building what is right. A civic force that rivals the rigged system.
About BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM
BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM is a national non-partisan, grassroots movement born from frustration, injustice, and the undeniable truth that the people hold the power - not corrupt governments, not billionaires, and not broken systems. It is not just a one-and-done strike, boycott or protest. It is a long-term solution - a movement that aims to bring about significant and strategic change by uniting individuals to peacefully disrupt the current systems and build new ones.
NOT A MOMENT - BUT A MOVEMENT
THE TRUTH
Our "system" isn't broken - it's working as designed. To benefit the wealthiest few and exploit the rest of us. We have to ask: Why are corporations so successful while their employees are not? For decades, productivity, corporate profits and cost of living have soared, while worker wages have relatively stagnated. Most of us are working harder, longer and struggling to make ends meet, while the corporations and billionaires collectively hoard trillions.
With the passage of Citizen's United in 2010, which allows corporations to contribute an unlimited amount of funds to politicians, they now control policy - not the people - and when this democratic process breaks down - it leaves the door wide open for corruption and authoritarianism.
We have less leisure time so we accepted the conveniences they sold us - all while pocketing more wealth and squeezing out competition - small business. We're told to look across at "other demographics" being the reason for our hardships, while they keep the flames of division burning so we don't look UP - AT THEM.
IT'S NOT LEFT VS. RIGHT - IT'S THE TOP VS. ALL THE REST OF US
Our Position
The injustices we face—rising inequality, exploited labor, stripped rights, and a corrupted democracy—are all symptoms of one disease: Greed.
We oppose the deliberate, engineered division of our country, the hoarding of wealth by corporations and billionaires, and the systematic dismantling of our Constitution.
Our position is clear: We believe in the power of the people and in unifying across all demographics, to strategically and peacefully withdraw our labor, our spending, and our financial support, while building resilient, community-based systems that reclaim our resources, restore justice, and return power to the people.
UNITE - BUILD - RECLAIM
Community Assistance Resources
Challenging times—like economic downturns, natural disasters, and geopolitical conflicts—can create significant hardships. Communities often come together to find solutions, yet accessing necessary resources can be tough. Blackout The System seeks to create a searchable database to consolidate various support systems for easier access.
We need your help! We're crowdsourcing information on assistance/support resources and mutual aid networks across categories like food, transportation, housing relief, and health services. By gathering these resources, we can strengthen our communities' preparedness and resilience.
TAKE ACTION
Every single one of us can take action and no action is too small! Learn more about our vision for the path to success and the several ways and levels of engagement open to all of us. Together, we are unstoppable!
UNITY IS COMMUNITY - COMMUNITY IS POWER - AND THE POWER IS WITH THE PEOPLE
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States Participating
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Countries Supporting
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Engagement Activity
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