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Ben & Jerry’s support Occupy Wall Street, too
Corporates are often targets for campaigns, but corporates that campaign themselves are a far more interesting proposition. Expensive ice cream business Ben and Jerry’s have released a statement in support of Occupy Wall Street claiming that “the inequity that exists between classes in our country is simply immoral”. In contrast, parent company Unilever has said that it “maintains a neutral stance with regards to social movements”. This sort of pledge raises all sorts of questions about authenticity, but it’s fair to say that seeking solidarity statements from businesses isn’t the first thing campaigners think of. READ MORE
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