OUR PHILOSOPHY
The Ben & Jerry's Foundation is a Social Justice Organization.
We believe that:

   People most affected by a problem are in the best position to determine the solutions to that problem.
   True change occurs only when underlying, systemic forces are understood and addressed.
   Grassroots, constituent-led organizing is among the most effective means to create social change. We define organizing as collective action that challenges the status quo, demands changes in policy and practice, educates communities about root causes of social problems, and advocates and agitates for systemic and just solutions.
   Lasting change occurs when Social Justice Movements are built from the ground up and grassroots groups come together across sectors and constituencies to work for the common principles of Human Rights and Justice for All.


"Republicans sold us out."
"It feels good to vote your conscious."
"It feels good to stick to your principles."
"Don't be trapped into voting for the lesser of two evils."
"vote 3rd party" "write in" "stay home"
"We need to punish Republicans by not voting. You should too."
"Republicans are no different than Democrats."
"Republicans want to push ignorant, homophobic, Bible thumping, Christian taliban, right wing nut job preacher God conservative social agendas down American's throats."
"We'd be better off with a Democrat in the White House."
"Send a message."
"Republicans are war-mongering, torturing, corporatist shills."