Culture On Our Radar: Jane Fonda The 81-year-old actress and seasoned activist says she is ready to be arrested "again and again" as she fights the US government on climate change. Here's what you need to know about her 'Fire Drill Fridays' rallies. By Natalie Cornish Culture The 81-year-old actress and seasoned activist says she is ready to be arrested "again and again" as she fights the US government on climate change. Here's what you need to know about her 'Fire Drill Fridays' rallies. By Natalie Cornish Previous article Just A Thought: In The Line Of Fire Next article Just A Thought: It’s World Kindness Day. Be Kind. Actress Jane Fonda is no stranger to activism. A seasoned political protestor and vocal feminist, she has used her Hollywood star status to speak out on causes she feels strongly about since the Vietnam war.Now, at the age of 81, Fonda has spent the past four Fridays in handcuffs once more on Capitol Hill to highlight the climate emergency – something police have warned could result in the actress spending her 82nd birthday, which falls on a Saturday next month, behind bars. Especially after staging a sit-in at the US Senate building recently, where demonstrations are not permitted. culturethelatest Best Of Future Women Culture What kind of world are you building? By Sally Spicer Culture ‘Carry her strength forward’: What legacies ignite By Odessa Blain Culture The impossible choice faced by tens of thousands of Australian women By Melanie Dimmitt Culture It’s morally corrupt. And it’s happening to one in six women By Melanie Dimmitt Culture How Toto’s* ex-husband used their children to keep her poor By Sally Spicer Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By Sally Spicer Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By Sally Spicer Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
