Jane D.

While I am far from a perfect example of anything, I have tried to incorporate what I’ve learned about how capitalism, animal exploitation, and ecology shape the choices I make in my own small sphere of life. I have been a vegetarian for most of my life and continue moving toward veganism. For four years, I kept a no-fly pledge, though I broke it last year to visit my son in California, a reminder that love complicates principles. At home, I replaced fossil fuels with renewable electricity and geothermal. I volunteer at my local farmers’ market, serve on the board of a climate nonprofit, and post on social media about plastics, fossil fuels, and health.