Ben and Jerry, the popular ice cream makers, have thrown their two scoops in the political arena saying on the Dylan Ratigan show there’s too much money in American politics and it’s drowning out the people’s voices.
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And that’s why they’re launching the Get the Dough Out of Politics campaign in hopes of overturning the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision.
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The 2010 decision removed the limits on independent spending for political purposes by corporations and unions, which opponents argue buys endless influence.
According to their website, getthedoughout.org, their goal is to take back American democracy, and over-rule the Supreme Court, with a Constitutional Amendment that will keep corporate money out of our elections.
Today the company is kicking off its efforts by giving away a free scoop of its “Americone Dream” ice cream from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. If you would like to let your voice be heard click over to Get the dough out.
