REWIND: Jane Fonda: A Lifetime of Activism
Jane Fonda brought increased attention to the climate crisis through her “Fire Drill Fridays” protests at the U.S. Capitol. After decades of fighting for vulnerable groups, the 85-year-old activist and actor has dedicated herself and her climate PAC to defeating political allies of the fossil fuel industry. What keeps the iconic Jane Fonda going strong?
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Show Notes
Jane Fonda has spent the last several decades fighting for Indigenous peoples' rights, economic justice, LGBTQ rights, peace, gender equality and more. Now, she is devoting herself to the climate emergency, beginning with Fire Drill Fridays, the national movement to protest government inaction on climate change she started in October 2019.
Through the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, she is focused on defeating political allies of the fossil fuel industry. At 85, Fonda continues to fight for the most vulnerable among us, consistently pointing out the intersection between the myriad of causes. What keeps the iconic Jane Fonda going strong? Revisit our discussion with this activist icon today.
Guest:
Jane Fonda, actor, activist
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