Ben & Jerry's Gives Away Free Ice Cream And A Sprinkle Of Social Justice

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Ben & Jerry's is giving away free ice cream and a sprinkle of social justice

According to Elizabeth Smith, Spokesperson for Code For America, Clear My Record is a criminal justice program designed to clear the criminal records of people convicted of non-violent cannabis crimes who are eligible underCode for America is simultaneously working on a pilot program to expand automatic record clearing nationwide.

Despite legalization and decriminalization, the number of people arrested for a marijuana law violation in 2017 increased to 659,700 nationwide. Of those arrests, the number of people who were arrested for possession only is 599,282 , according to the. These arrests may detrimentally lock people out of employment, securing loans, obtaining housing and financial aid for education.

"We’re very proud to be partnering with a brand as iconic as Ben & Jerry's to drive awareness of Code America's Clear My Record Program. We believe it’s our duty in the cannabis industry to pay respect to those who have been most affected by prohibition,” said Dennis O’Malley, Caliva CEO. “Clear My Record is a transformative initiative that offers people with cannabis records a second chance to get jobs and housing, and ultimately thrive. We’re proud to contribute to that work.

Despite what many stoners believe, the giveaway flavor's name is not a reference to the cult classic, According to Ben & Jerry's website,"Half Baked got its name from the fact that the cookie dough in it is unbaked –hence 'dough'– but the fudge brownies are baked. It's literally half baked!"Sara Brittany SomersetI am a United Nations-based reporter and photographer.

 

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They should come out with a 'collusion & Obstruction' flavor ice cream. When you take the lid off, there's nothing inside!

I can’t see social justice here

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no interest, prefer to pay for another brand

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