Activism begins at the dinner table

Whether it is protests on Bascom Hill, marches down State Street or rallies on the Capitol Square, Madison has long been known for its activism. One of the most powerful statements many Madisonians make, however, is silent.

Lydia Zepeda, a UW-Madison professor of consumer science, signs her e-mails with a twist on the well-known idiom: We are what we eat.