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Yesterday was not a protest—it was a riot to uphold white supremacy. (1/8).
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The murder of George Floyd was the result of inhumane police brutality that is perpetuated by a culture of white supremacy.
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It’s hard to celebrate 4/20 when so many people of color are still being arrested for pot. We have to do better. Learn more:
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Resign, impeach, 25th Amendment. not one more day. (8/8).
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Ben & Jerry’s will end sales of our ice cream in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Read our full statement:
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We will never stay silent. We are so proud to have joined thousands of marchers from across the nation at the People's March in Washington, DC to send an important message to our elected leaders: You work for the people. ALL the people. Check out our photos from the march and
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Black Lives Matter. Choosing to be silent in the face of such injustice is not an option. #BlackLivesMatter
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It was allowed to happen. The mostly white insurrectionists roamed freely and without consequence through the heart of our democracy. The only explanation is that this was allowed to happen because they were white—not Black, Brown or Indigenous people. (2/8).
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We saw two Americas yesterday. In one America we saw record voter turnout driven by Black voters that resulted in the election of the first Black and first Jewish senators from the state of Georgia—our democracy at its best. (4/8).
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Both of these Americas are us. Black and Brown people have long understood this. They’ve been exposed to the white tyranny that was on full display at yesterday’s riot since the founding of our nation. It’s the double standard that undergirds white supremacy in our nation. (6/8).
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The white mob that made its way to the dais of the US House of Representatives and the Senate, literally sitting in the chair the vice president had been in minutes before, is the ultimate embodiment of white privilege. (3/8).
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Defund the police, defend Black communities! This #Juneteenth, it’s more important than ever that we dismantle the racist and ineffective model of American policing. Learn more about how defunding the police works and why we so desperately need it:
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In the second America we saw a mostly white mob, encouraged by the president, violently invade the seat of our democracy in an attempt to overturn a free and fair election. It was a failed coup—our democracy in peril. (5/8).
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Both of these Americas are us. How we respond to the events of yesterday will determine which America we will be. (7/8).
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Congress is working to pass a bill that would have a devastating, chilling effect on free speech and give the Trump administration power to strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits without due process or even a clear explanation (1/3).
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Our statement regarding our end to paid advertising on Twitter due to the proliferation of hate speech on the platform:
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We can’t believe an ice cream company has to say this. The President’s lies are a threat to our country. Voters voted. Patriotic election workers are counting votes. Voters will choose the next president. #EveryVoteCounts #CountEveryVote.
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We’re calling for an end to unequal, racist enforcement of social distancing policies. Learn more and take action here:
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The murder of #DaunteWright is rooted in white supremacy and results from the intentional criminalization of Black and Brown communities. This system can’t be reformed. It must be dismantled and a real system of public safety rebuilt from the ground up. #DefundThePolice.
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Today we launch Pecan Resist! This flavor supports groups creating a more just and equitable nation for us all, and who are fighting President Trump’s regressive agenda. Learn more and take action here >>
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To achieve justice, we don’t need just thoughts and prayers — we need education and action. The below thread offers some ways to learn about our country’s history, its impact on the present, and the underlying conditions that led to the murder of George Floyd.
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We continue to believe it is inconsistent with Ben & Jerry's values for our ice cream to be sold in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. (🧵3/3).
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Black Americans comprise 13% of the population, but they make up 40% of the prison population. Need even more evidence that systemic racism is real? Check it out here >> #SocEnt
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4 years ago, in the wake of Ferguson, we felt compelled to support the #BlackLivesMatter movement. We’re heartbroken those words are just as relevant today. These racist and brutal attacks against our Black brothers and sisters must end. #JusticeForFloyd
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We are aware of the Unilever announcement. While our parent company has taken this decision, we do not agree with it. (🧵1/3).
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Can’t join a protest in person? We have 12 things you can do right now to help end white supremacy and systemic racism:
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This 4th of July, it's high time we recognize that the US exists on stolen Indigenous land and commit to returning it. Learn more and take action now:
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You cannot simultaneously prevent and prepare for war. We call on President Biden to de-escalate tensions and work for peace rather than prepare for war. Sending thousands more US troops to Europe in response to Russia’s threats against Ukraine only fans the flame of war.
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Under such vague expansive authority, US nonprofits that champion critical causes like reproductive freedom in Texas, environmental protections globally, or human rights in Gaza, could be subject to politically motivated scrutiny and financial ruin (2/3).
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Now more than ever, it’s critical that we support and defend civil society. Join us in telling your reps to vote NO on H.R.9495 TODAY (3/3).
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We will pause all paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram in the US in support of the #StopHateForProfit campaign. Facebook, Inc. must take the clear and unequivocal actions to stop its platform from being used to spread and amplify racism and hate. >>>
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Racism is a virus. The devastating recent rise in anti-Asian American hate crimes is a direct result of underlying racism so many of our current leaders have stoked by baselessly blaming COVID-19 on Asians. (1/4).
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Today is National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day! ⚕️ We stand with abortion providers today and every day. Learn more and take action now:
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The #RittenhouseTrial displays yet again that our “justice” system is racist. How would this trial be going if he was a Black 17 yr old that crossed state lines illegally carrying an AR-15 and shot 3 white protesters?. We need real justice in the legal system. This isn’t it.
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These protests didn't come out of nowhere: They’re the result of hundreds of years of oppression of Black Americans, from slavery to Jim Crow to redlining to mass incarceration. We must understand our past to create a more just future. Learn more:
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At a time when people across our country are taking a stand for Black lives, @SenTomCotton instead chooses to double down on a false, white supremacist version of US history by introducing a bill to ban @nhannahjones’ Pulitzer Prize-winning 1619 Project from schools.
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton pitches bill to prohibit the use of federal funds to teach 1619 Project
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Justice requires accountability, but accountability alone must not be confused with justice. Derek Chauvin now faces accountability. George Floyd was denied justice the moment Chauvin’s knee took his last breath. (1/4).
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DAY 1.🚫 Muslim Ban.🚫 Border Wall.🚫 1776 Commission.🚫 Keystone XL.✅ Paris Climate Accord.✅ WHO Member.✅ Pathway to Citizenship.✅ Federal Student Loan Payments Pause.✅ Bust of Cesar Chavez in Oval Office.🇺🇸💯.
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What happened to #GeorgeFloyd in Minneapolis this week began in Jamestown in 1619. Join the @ACLU tonight at 7 PM ET to better understand how recent events are deeply rooted in our history and to chart a path forward to justice.
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Unilever's arrangement means Ben & Jerry's in Israel will be owned and operated by AQP. Our company will no longer profit from Ben & Jerry's in Israel. (🧵2/3).
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We’ve teamed up with @Kaepernick7! Introducing Change the Whirled Non-Dairy, the flavor that's supporting the fight to dismantle systems of oppression and empower Black and Brown people. Coming to freezers in 2021! Learn more:
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🚨NEW FLAVOR🚨 for all the ✨childless✨ cat ladies 😻. Churn Out the Vote has sweet-and-salty mousse & pretzel swirls & plenty of hope for our democracy. Join us and @BVMInstitute in churning out the vote this fall. In Scoop Shops and freezers soon:
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First woman, first Black ✊🏾, first South Asian 🇮🇳 Vice President.
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Here’s the key to understanding what we’re seeing today: There’s a direct connection between slavery and our past and our present criminal justice system that profits from locking up Black bodies:
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. Because Black Lives Matter, and justice is long overdue, so we better make sure it’s baked right into everything we do:
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Hey @AMarch4OurLives, you’re our favorite movement of young people speaking truth to the powerful 🔫 lobby. 🙇. Everyone should join them by texting OUR POWER to 954-954. that’s all, that’s the tweet.
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THESE are the kind of big and bold ideas we need to begin to dismantle structural racism.
Breaking News: A veto-proof majority of the Minneapolis City Council pledged to dismantle the city’s Police Department, vowing to create a new public safety system
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If you need us, we’ll be scooping up Colin Kaepernick’s Change the Whirled Non-Dairy and working toward a pro-Black future where everyone can thrive. Learn more:
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BREAKING NEWS: We're hearing reports of stores selling out of Ben & Jerry's in Colorado. What's up with that? http://t.co/zBs8nyxZWn.
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@el_branbran To be clear, this is an unfortunate fake image of our trademarked logo and packaging.
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Say her name.
#BreonnaTaylor was shot to death in her own home while she was sleeping one year ago today. Join us in demanding justice for Breonna by signing here:
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Yesterday’s shootings in Atlanta were hateful and horrific acts of violence. Our hearts ache for those impacted. It’s time for everyone to stand against the violence of white supremacy and unite to #StopAsianHate.
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We are proud to announce that our newest flavor, Pecan Resist, supports the important work of @netargv, @womensmarch, @ColorOfChange, and @HonorTheEarth. Join them here >>
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Still here. Still making ice cream. Still fighting for justice. Thanks for continuing the journey with us.
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Ben & Jerry's condemns the hateful and violent threats that have been directed at our company, our business partners, our Board, and particularly our Board Chair. We stand together—Ben & Jerry’s and our Board—in denouncing hate, intimidation, and threats of violence in any form.
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This is blatant, Texas-sized voter suppression. Your vote is your power. Don’t let anyone take it away from you this November.
BREAKING: Texas Gov. Abbott restricts absentee ballot drop-off locations to 1 per county, including Harris County, which includes Houston, with a population of more than 4.7M people, and Brewster County, which covers 6,193 square miles.
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. But that’s not enough. We need to defund police and prisons and invest in community services, like education, instead:
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As of 9:23p EST today, we’re taking new flavor suggestions.
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A cara-melt-in-your-mouth treat for fueling the fight to liberate Black and Brown people. Find Colin Kaepernick’s Change the Whirled Non-Dairy near you:
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Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland got it right today when he said,. "We cannot celebrate the benefits of legalization if we do not address the consequences of criminalization”. We call on other Governors to follow his lead.
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Voting booths aboard the International Space Station: 1. Ballot drop boxes for all of Harris County, home of 4.7 million people and the famous Mission Control (aka the Johnson Space Center): 1. Houston, we have a problem.
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins votes from space in the US election using the "ISS voting booth"
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Today, temperatures dropped to 12° in Paris, TX. Today, the US rejoins the Paris Climate Accord. Climate change is real. It’s impacting real people. It’s an issue of justice. Time is running out.
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BREAKING NEWS:After reigning as our #1 flavor in the US for a decade, Cherry Garcia has been overthrown by Half Baked http://t.co/BPUE9vji68.
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Love our Non-Dairy flavors? We have three new ones just for you. Get the details at #Vegan
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History has shown that no law or court can end abortion, they can only end safe and accessible abortion. What they can do is enact laws that disproportionately impact vulnerable communities access to reproductive healthcare. 🧵 (1/5).
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We just pulled out of the Paris Agreement. Reason #5 that this is awesome: Crises Keep Life Exciting. #ActOnClimate
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Tomorrow is #Juneteenth! Learn more about the origins of the holiday and why we need to stand together and continue the long march toward justice:
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Claims of victory are premature. We knew this would take time. Voters will decide the outcome of this election. Count. Every. Vote.
BREAKING: President Trump has falsely claimed that he has won the 2020 election. That is wrong. Millions of votes are still being counted in key states.
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Cannabis legalization without justice is HALF BAKED. Learn more:
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Stop criminalizing poverty and give people the basic needs they need to thrive.
BREAKING: The Austin City Council voted to purchase a hotel to permanently house people experiencing chronic homelessness using money diverted away from the police budget
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In a vote of confidence in science, the world’s 5th largest economy decides to finally end use of 17th century technology for transportation. Next up, the world 👋 ⛽️.
JUST IN: Newsom says California will prohibit the sale of all new gasoline-powered cars starting in 2035. California is the first state in the U.S. to take such a step.
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Sonya Massey should still be alive. She called the police for help and they shot and killed her instead. We must end police brutality, end qualified immunity, and invest in real solutions to community safety.#SayHerName.
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No matter what the Supreme Court ruled:. No President should be above the law. No one should be criminalized for being unhoused. We deserve regulations to protect our environment and public health. #SCOTUS.
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Access to the ballot box is our most fundamental right in a democratic society. That right is under assault.
Georgia election "catastrophe" in largely minority areas sparks investigation: More from @ReporterBlayne now on @NBCNightlyNews.
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Hey, Montana! Today is your last day to apply to vote by mail! 📫 Learn more here and submit your application ASAP:
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Introducing Cookie Cores! Boom Chocolatta!, Peanut Buttah, and Spectacular Speculoos. Dig in. http://t.co/Q3ard3UO61
http://t.co/lEP0B8uBQH.
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The tragic murder of Tyre Nichols exposes what has been hidden in plain sight—that policing in America was explicitly created to protect and promote white supremacy. 🧵1/4.
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Tonight, we hold the Floyd family in our thoughts. Tomorrow, with increased rigor, the work to achieve justice continues. (4/4).
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"As Jewish supporters of the State of Israel, we fundamentally reject the notion that it is anti-Semitic to question the policies of the State of Israel.” Read our cofounders’ op-ed in @NYTopinion on our operations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory:
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Every day, hundreds of thousands of people sit behind bars without ever having been convicted of a crime. And — surprise, surprise — POC are hit the hardest. It's time to end the cash bail system for good. Learn more:
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Let this be a turning point for us to stop addressing our society's challenges with over-policing and begin to build a new system of public safety that creates healthier and safer communities for all. (3/4).
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#FreeConeDay Pro Tip: Try a flavor you haven't had yet. We'd recommend @jimmyfallon's #TonightDough! @FallonTonight
http://t.co/dSWqJ3MnMM.
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Count. Every. Vote.
VICTORY! The court just denied a request to set aside the nearly 127,000 drive-thru votes cast in Harris County, Texas. This is what democracy looks like.
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We're so psyched to announce a new flavor for @jimmyfallon, The #TonightDough. @FallonTonight #FallonTonightOneYear
http://t.co/S0kDs199MT.
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As if the lived experiences of Black people weren't enough, we present you with some truly eye-opening numbers. See all 9:
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Finding one officer guilty does not exonerate a legal system that has perpetually brutalized Black and Brown communities. (2/4).
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Police reform will never work because policing isn't broken—it's doing exactly what it was designed to do. We need to start from the ground up and build a new system of public safety that protects the health and safety of all communities. Learn more:
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When you see the numbers, you can't deny that cannabis legalization has consistently left people of color behind — and in many cases behind bars. Learn more and take action to support the #MOREAct here:
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