Skip the July 4th fireworks? Economic blackout urges people to avoid taxpayer-funded events, shop local. New anti-Trump ...

New boycotts of Amazon, Starbucks, Home Depot are happening now across US. A one-day economic blackout is set for July 4th.

The major boycotts started with a nationwide 24-hour economic blackout of major corporations on Feb. 28. A 40-day spending fast at Target ended April 17, and there are now calls to make it permanent.