{"id":46049,"date":"2026-01-12T22:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T06:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/?p=46049"},"modified":"2026-01-12T22:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T06:48:44","slug":"blackoutthesystem-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/blackoutthesystem-com\/","title":{"rendered":"blackoutthesystem.com"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/\"><strong>HOME<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>THE MOVEMENT<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TAKE ACTION<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RESOURCES<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EVENTS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/volunteer\">JOIN US<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/0e93dd_33948e0b9bfa47c6a0bc90a41e3c9cef~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1232,h_592,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto\/0e93dd_33948e0b9bfa47c6a0bc90a41e3c9cef~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"hero-empty-building.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BLACKOUT&nbsp; THE&nbsp; SYSTEM<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WE&#8217;RE NOT ASKING. &nbsp;WE&#8217;RE SHUTTING IT DOWN.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A national movement across all races, cultures &amp; classes to strategically and peacefully withdraw our labor &amp; spending. The &#8220;system&#8221; will hear us &#8211;&nbsp;We The People.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re not just talking about what\u2019s wrong &#8211; we\u2019re building what is right.&nbsp;A civic force that rivals the rigged system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/our-initiatives\">TAKE ACTION<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/community-events\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/0e93dd_f560425667384d6a9084ec5b20b20c7e~mv2.jpeg\/v1\/fill\/w_348,h_534,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto\/0e93dd_f560425667384d6a9084ec5b20b20c7e~mv2.jpeg\" alt=\"Hands Across America 2.0\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/community-events\">DETAILS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Divestment December<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about the Re+Volution Path to Divestment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/0e93dd_f2f68826391a42ef9459fc6c1aaba477~mv2.png\/v1\/crop\/x_29,y_28,w_443,h_430\/fill\/w_443,h_430,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto\/0e93dd_f2f68826391a42ef9459fc6c1aaba477~mv2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/revolution-divestment-guide\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/08f3f751545c44bfab292af3adb102d1.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_469,h_498,fp_0.50_0.50,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto\/08f3f751545c44bfab292af3adb102d1.jpg\" alt=\"Blackout The System: Citizens Assembly - Building Community Together\">Multiple Dates<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/event-details\/blackout-the-system-citizens-assembly-building-community-together-2026-01-18-19-00\">Blackout The System: Citizens Assembly &#8211; Building Community Together<\/a>Sun, Jan 18ZoomCitizens Assemblies are weekly gatherings that equip participants with the skills and confidence to replace corporate systems with local alternatives. This initiative marks the beginning of a cultural shift toward systems that prioritize people over corporations.<img alt=\"\"><img alt=\"\"><img alt=\"\">+3 more<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/event-details\/blackout-the-system-citizens-assembly-building-community-together-2026-01-18-19-00\">RSVP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM<\/strong>\u00a0is a national non-partisan, grassroots movement born from frustration, injustice, and the undeniable truth that the people hold the power &#8211; 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 &#8211; a\u00a0movement that aims to bring about significant and strategic change by uniting individuals to peacefully disrupt the current systems and build new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOT A MOMENT &#8211; BUT A MOVEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/about-us\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/0e93dd_ea52f45b03644c8ea943795d5e68a229~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_316,h_782,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto\/0e93dd_ea52f45b03644c8ea943795d5e68a229~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">THE TRUTH<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b<strong>Our &#8220;system&#8221; isn&#8217;t broken &#8211; it&#8217;s working as designed.&nbsp;<\/strong>To benefit the wealthiest few and exploit the rest of us. We have to ask:&nbsp;<strong>Why are corporations so successful while their employees are not?&nbsp;<\/strong>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&nbsp;<strong>corporations and billionaires collectively hoard trillions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Citizen&#8217;s United Supreme Court ruling in 2010, which allows corporations to contribute an unlimited amount of funds to politicians,&nbsp;<strong>they now control policy<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; not the people &#8211; and when this&nbsp;<strong>democratic process breaks down &#8211; it leaves the door wide open for corruption and authoritarianism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have less leisure time so we accepted the conveniences they sold us &#8211; all while pocketing more wealth and squeezing out competition &#8211; small business. We&#8217;re told to look across at &#8220;other demographics&#8221; being the reason for our hardships, while<strong>\u00a0they keep the flames of division burning so we don&#8217;t look UP &#8211; AT THEM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IT&#8217;S NOT LEFT VS. RIGHT &#8211; IT&#8217;S THE TOP VS. ALL THE REST OF US<\/strong><strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/the-truth\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/0e93dd_cc8cf34c49c843309908ade3f3575014~mv2.jpeg\/v1\/fill\/w_507,h_478,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto\/0e93dd_cc8cf34c49c843309908ade3f3575014~mv2.jpeg\" alt=\"TriFinger-Salute-BW.jpeg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The injustices we face\u2014rising inequality, exploited labor, stripped rights, and a corrupted democracy\u2014are all symptoms of one disease:&nbsp;<strong>Greed<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We oppose the deliberate, engineered division of our country, the hoarding of wealth by corporations and billionaires, and the systematic dismantling of our Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UNITE &#8211; BUILD &#8211; RECLAIM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/about-us\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Assistance Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenging times\u2014like economic downturns, natural disasters, and geopolitical conflicts\u2014can 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We need your help!<\/strong>&nbsp;We&#8217;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&#8217; preparedness and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/community-building\">HOW TO HELP COMMUNITY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TAKE ACTION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UNITY IS COMMUNITY &#8211; COMMUNITY IS POWER &#8211; AND THE POWER IS WITH THE PEOPLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/our-initiatives\">GET INVOLVED<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/request-stickers\">REQUEST STICKERS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/revolution-divestment-guide\">RE+VO DIVESTMENT GUIDE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/0e93dd_d2e361eac87748da8b0878f06af9cbce~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_569,h_693,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto\/0e93dd_d2e361eac87748da8b0878f06af9cbce~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>50 States Participating<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>48 Countries Supporting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50M+ Engagement Activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>100% Committed Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/0e93dd_cc243d49d7f54cbba30c36c7cd844d9a~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1265,h_608,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto\/0e93dd_cc243d49d7f54cbba30c36c7cd844d9a~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to take your engagement to the next level?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>JOIN US!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We welcome volunteers to help with organizing, leading initiatives, professional services, knowledge\/skill sharing, and operational tasks. If you&#8217;d like to get more involved, we have a spot for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutthesystem.com\/volunteer\">JOIN OUR TEAM<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JOIN US BLACKOUT&nbsp; THE&nbsp; SYSTEM WE&#8217;RE NOT ASKING. &nbsp;WE&#8217;RE SHUTTING IT DOWN.&nbsp; A national movement across all races, cultures &amp; classes to strategically and peacefully withdraw our labor &amp; spending. The &#8220;system&#8221; will hear us &#8211;&nbsp;We The People. We\u2019re not just talking about what\u2019s wrong &#8211; we\u2019re building what is&#8230; <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/blackoutthesystem-com\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46049"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46049"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46049\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46057,"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46049\/revisions\/46057"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46049"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46049"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}