Ben & Jerry's releases new flavor Pecan Resist to combat Trump's 'regressive agenda'

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Source: the hill



By Morgan Gstalter - 10/30/18 11:15 AM EDT



Ben & Jerry’s unveiled a new limited edition ice cream flavor on Tuesday to celebrate the Women’s March and combat what the company called President Trump’s "regressive agenda."

Pecan Resist is a new campaign “to lick injustice and champion those fighting to create a more just and equitable nation for us all,” the company said in a statement.

“The company cannot be silent in the face of President Trump’s policies that attack and attempt to roll back decades of progress on racial and gender equity, climate change, LGBTQ rights, and refugee and immigrant rights – all issues that have been at the core of the company’s social mission for 40 years,” Ben & Jerry’s said.
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The leaders of the group also led efforts to combat the controversial confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh following allegations of sexual misconduct. Dozens of protesters associated with the Women’s March were arrested during Kavanaugh’s confirmation process. Kavanaugh denied the allegations.

Ben & Jerry’s is donating $25,000 to the organization, as well as the social justice groups Color of Change, Honor the Earth and Neta.
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Read more: https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/413830-ben-jerrys-releases-new-flavor-to-celebrate-womens-march-combat

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We all can use some very good news.

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[True Dough]

1. I'm glad they paired "resist" with a nut

Because that's what we're up against!

[riversedge]

4. good one.

[riversedge]

2. As part of the campaign, Ben & Jerry's is giving $25,000 each to four activist entities: Color of Ch

Local 22 & Local 44
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As part of the campaign, Ben & Jerry's is giving $25,000 each to four activist entities: Color of Change, Honor the Earth, Women's March and multi-media platform Neta.

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[Gothmog]

3. I want some ice cream

[BumRushDaShow]

5. Here's a description of it -

Pecan Resist is chocolate ice cream with white & dark fudge chunks, pecans, walnuts & fudge-covered almonds

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/together-pecan-resist-300740466.html

Oh YUM!

[BeneathTheMire]

6. I think if Ben and Jerry really cared about harmful environmental practices,

they would ditch dairy and go fully vegan. Also, there is not an animal on this Earth that is more oppressed and exploited than a dairy cow.
I applaud them for donating and brining awareness, but it is pretty hypocritical when they themselves are trashing the environment and exploiting sentient beings.

[Brother Buzz]

7. Ben and Jerry are mere spokespeople - They sold the company eighteen years ago.

[Tarc]

8. "and exploiting sentient beings"

We can do without the Wavy Gravy stuff, thanks.

I support all Democrats running for office in all elections, and also enjoy tasty steaks, chicken tenders, and a tall, cold glass of milk.

We can do both, it's ok.

[BeneathTheMire]

9. I support all Democrats as well

I’m not sure what has to do with my post.

[BeneathTheMire]

11. I would hope most Democrats

Would care about the environment and animals

I’m not sure what vegan lunacy is.

[keroro gunsou]

12. your concern

is duly noted....

[Agschmid]

14. They actually have done just that, it just doesn't sell as well.

They offer 9 flavors in diary free versions (made with Almond Milk) https://www.benjerry.com/flavors/non-dairy

The demand isn’t there for more, at this time.

[BeneathTheMire]

15. They haven't done just that.

Adding the vegan options is a good start.

[Seeking Serenity]

13. Pecan Resist? I don't get it

Usually, their names for different flavours have some sort of word play, like Cherry Garcia or something similar. I don't get this one.

[AndJusticeForSome]

16. Maybe "pecan" rhymes with "we can"?

That's the only one I can think of.

[Seeking Serenity]

18. But surely everyone knows that "pecan"

is properly pronounced "pi-KAHN," not "PEE-can."

Sheesh.