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Ben & Jerry's Cohen Arrested Protesting Gaza Policy

5/15/2025

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Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, was arrested for protesting U.S. policy on Gaza during a Senate hearing, facing obstruction charges. This bold act adds to his history of activism, including a protest against Julian Assange's detention. Despite being under Unilever's ownership, Ben & Jerry's continues to champion progressive causes.

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Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, was arrested for protesting U.S. policy on Gaza during a Senate hearing, facing obstruction charges. This bold act adds to his history of activism, including a protest against Julian Assange's detention. Despite being under Unilever's ownership, Ben & Jerry's continues to champion progressive causes.