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At Third Act, we believe it’s never too late to become a powerful organizer. Join Heather Booth & @billmckibben for Organizing 101, a two-part training designed for elders ready to take action.
🗓 March 17 & March 25
⏰ 5 PM - 6:15 PM ET
🔗 Sign up now: thirdact.org/events/third-ac…
⏰ Reminder: The next All-In Call is this Wednesday, 03/19.
Join us at 7 pm ET to discuss what’s working, what’s ahead (like the highly anticipated action, SunDay), and how you can be part of the fight for a just and sustainable future.
🔗 RSVP here: thirdact.org/events/third-ac…
“I treasure the collectives I was a part of...We changed the lives of millions of people in this country and that was because we worked collectively; that’s one of the things I treasure about Third Act.” – Bob, member of TA Union & TA Maryland
Read more: thirdact.org/blog/in-my-thir…
The All-In Call is Wednesday, March 19! Join us for our quarterly community gathering with special guests @ezralevin (@IndivisibleTeam), @AntoniqueSmith (Climate Revival), @billmckibben, Akaya Windwood & more.
RSVP here: thirdact.org/events/third-ac…
#thirdact #climateaction
📣 Third Act Michigan will officially launch on Wednesday, March 26! Join us at 7 pm ET, along with @billmckibben; the Executive Director of , Denise Keele, Ph.D; and Michigan Environmental Justice Caucus’s Network Manager, Andrea Pierce.
RSVP: thirdact.org/events/working-…
For over three decades, @bioneers has brought together visionary leaders to build a more just and sustainable world. The 36th annual conference, held from March 27-29, will be no exception—featuring our own @billmckibben, alongside others!
Learn more 👇
conference.bioneers.org/
It’s easy to make assumptions from the outside—but why not see for yourself?
Join our Welcome Call tonight at 7:30 PM ET to meet the people behind #ThirdAct, learn about our work & why we do it.
📅 Register now: thirdact.org/events/welcome-…
#EldersInAction #ClimateAction #Democracy
We’re meeting this moment by doing what we do best: mobilizing elders for sustained political pressure, visibility, and movement-building that can’t be undone with the next news cycle.
Ways to take action:
🔗 thirdact.org/act/legacy-proj…
🔗 act.moveon.org/event/feb-rec…
#climateaction
Dan was part of Third Act before it even had a name. When @billmckibben called on older Americans to step up for climate & democracy, Dan answered. Now, he’s bridging science, faith & activism in his Third Act. ✊
Read more ⬇️
thirdact.org/blog/in-my-thir…
📷 Dan, in his First Act
Switching banks isn’t always easy, but Steve of Third Act SoCal stuck with it & found banks that align with his values. From tackling annuities to managing subscriptions, his journey had its bumps—but the rewards have been worth it.
🔗thirdact.org/socal/2024/09/3…
#Breakupwithbadbanks
The newly-released second annual report from @standearth and @SierraClub – The Hidden Risk in State Pensions – exposes how the largest and most influential U.S. public pension funds are failing to address the #climatecrisis.
Read it here ⬇️
climatesafepensions.org/hidd… #climateaction
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NEW REPORT: We’re calling out the money pipeline between public pensions, banks, & fossil fuels. Check out this report that scores proxy voting records and guidelines of 19 state public pensions. Spoiler alert: none of them received a good grade! 😬
👉 bit.ly/TheHiddenRisk
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☎️ Join Third Act’s Welcome Call this Monday, Feb 10, at 7:30 PM ET!
This is a chance to meet Third Act volunteers, connect with fellow seasoned Americans, and get involved in climate & democracy initiatives.
👉 RSVP here: thirdact.org/events/welcome-…
#ClimateAction #ThirdAct
A must-read: @billmckibben's latest article for the @NewYorker explores the truth behind the "energy emergency," the real risks it poses to our #environment, and how misinformation could shape public policy.
newyorker.com/news/the-lede/…
#climatechange #oilandgas #RenewableEnergy
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"There are ways in which we are winning this climate fight every day, and we know how to make it happen."
Not a moment for despair! Says the wise @billmckibben
Instead, we're proud to keep organizing alongside him and @ThirdActOrg to ensure a just and livable future.
America's strength comes from its diversity. Third Actors across the nation will continue to stand up for families and communities in the face of this administration's relentless attacks on immigrants.
➡️ Read our full statement here: thirdact.org/blog/third-act-…
#eldersinaction
Trying something new can be challenging—but as Peggy and Alma show, a little time, support, and friendship can make all the difference. Hear about their experience with Third Act’s Google and Zoom coaching.
🔗 thirdact.org/blog/share-your…
#thirdactorg #eldersinaction #ClimateAction
Our work focuses on protecting #climate and #democracy, but when conscience demands, we must speak out. The new administration’s relentless attacks on #transgender #Americans are one of those moments.
➡️ Read our full statement here: thirdact.org/blog/third-act-…
#eldersinaction
📢 URGENT: Stop the Funding Freeze!
Overnight, critical funding for healthcare, food, and aid was frozen—stalling Medicaid, disrupting Meals on Wheels, and halting lifesaving HIV treatment.
A judge blocked it for now, but we must act fast. Call your reps: thirdact.org/act
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Over age 60? You too can join #ThirdAct as they continue to unite towards achieving common goals of protecting our precious #ecosystem and preventing as much damage as possible by greedy 💰 power hungry political leaders. Follow them @ThirdActOrg.
“The word retirement conjures images of long rounds of golf, hotly contested games of bingo, and sitting in a recliner chair with the Sunday crossword. But for the seniors of @ThirdActOrg, this couldn’t be farther from the reality.” #ActOnClimate imagine5.com/video/third-act…
