Theclimate crisishas been keepingJane Fondaup at night.
I was so angry, it was hard to go to sleep, she says.
Weve got to rise up.
Its early September and were sitting in a sunny Los Angeles living room.
Its the first time she has actively endorsed a candidate, first with President Joe Biden.
After he dropped out of the race, Fonda was one of thefirst leaders in Hollywoodto support Harris.
Every candidate has issues.
They give us a chance, at least, to fight.
They give us a platform on which we can attempt to pressure.
If the young people stay home, were going to lose.
They have such power.
So show us your power.
Vote and then fight.
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel shortly after the debate andTaylor Swifts endorsement of Harris, Fondacelebrated the newson television.
I think shes awesome.
Shes amazing and very smart, and Im very grateful and excited that she did it, says Fonda.
I think its going to have a big impact.
Fonda has long emphasized the potency for civil disobedience to create systemic change.
Its incredible how much effect people in these positions can have on climate.
We have well over 100 candidates all over the country.Related ContentThe Environment Is Under Attack.
When youre on your deathbed, you want to feel that its been worthwhile, she says.
You want people who love you around you, which means you have to deserve their love.
And you want to feel that youve had meaning in your life.
And for the first time, I felt my life has value.
