We're a community of Americans over sixty determined to change the world for the better. Third Act harnesses an unparalleled generational power to safeguard our climate and democracy.

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Climate Activism Is No Longer a Young Person’s Game

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In My Third Act: Sterling Bobbit on Loving and Defending the Earth

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Bill McKibben writes for The New Yorker: Can Older Americans Swing the Election for Harris?

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Watch our Elders for Kamala Call! Listen to Jane Fonda, Bernie Sanders, Akaya Windwood, and more

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Working Groups are volunteer run groups organized by affinity or by geographic location. We encourage these Working Groups to carry out organizing, communication and campaigns.

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We host workshops, community calls, and facilitated conversations each month that build skills, deepen interest, and get everyone working together on the big problems of our time.

Upcoming Third Act Central Events

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Let’s Be In Community—Win, Lose, or Draw

Join us post-election to gather in community during this significant moment.
5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET
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Nov 06
Central

Hope & Joy: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart

A Conversation with Brian McLaren
4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET
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Nov 13
Central

Welcome to Third Act: Let’s Get Started

Register to join Third Act's volunteers and learn about campaigns, Working Groups, and how you can plug into our growing network.
4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET
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Nov 18

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Working Groups are volunteer-led and organized by affinity or by geographic location. They organize and act together on Third Act’s major campaigns safeguarding our climate and democracy alongside aligned local priorities.

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