Third Act is people over the age of 60 — “experienced Americans” — determined to change the world for the better. We muster political and economic power to move Washington and Wall Street in the name of a fairer, more sustainable society and planet. We back up the great work of younger people, and we make good trouble of our own.

Together we will campaign on issues of climate change, racial equity, and the protection of democracy. These represent some of the unfinished business of our lifetimes.

Organised by location and affiliation

We will be organized by where we live, and also by what we’ve done in our lifetimes—Floridians or New Yorkers, but also lawyers or cooks or musicians. We call these working groups and these will be a place to connect with like-minded experienced Americans.

Each working group will be supported by the national leadership of Third Act. We will define overall campaign goals — with your input — but members have the freedom to decide how to make them work on the ground where they are. This allows our members to play to their strengths.

Campaigns we're working on

Protestors showing signs against voter suppression

PROTECT OUR VOTE

The right of all Americans to vote freely and easily—enshrined in the 1965 Voting Rights Act--is under siege. We can help press for laws that will make it easy for everyone to play a robust role in our democracy. You can help us now by filling in our form.

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Bug the banks

The biggest banks in the country are using our money to keep the fossil fuel industry expanding—exactly at the moment that scientists are saying we must be starting to rein it in. We will back up young climate activists who are trying to cut this financial lifeline.

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Our Working Principles

As we begin this work, we’re eager to build a strong and healthy culture right from the start, one that makes Third Act productive and even kind of joyful for those involved. (The more fun it is, the m ore we’ll get done). Here are some early suggestions.

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