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Elders working together for a fair and stable planet. Join a working group by location or affinity.
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Join our next Organizing 101 Training with @billmckibben.bsky.social & Heather Booth on March 25! This virtual event starts at 5 pm ET & is designed for those of us who want to be powerful organizers in our Third Act. Sign up here: thirdact.org/events/third... #ThirdAct #EldersInAction

⏰ 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...

At Third Act, we believe it’s never too late to become a powerful organizer. Join Heather Booth & @billmckibben.bsky.social 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...

“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 Third Act Union & TA Maryland Read Bob's story: thirdact.org/blog/in-my-t...

@thirdactorg.bsky.social All-In Call March 19! Join us for this quarterly community gathering as we celebrate our wins, find inspiration, and rally together for the road ahead. Special guests: @ezralevin.bsky.social, Indivisible Antonique Smith, Climate Revival RSVP: thirdact.org/events/third...

#Bioneers2025 is a space to find community, deepen resilience, and forge the solutions we need for the road ahead. ⚡ Ticket prices increase in one week! Register by March 18 for the lowest ticket price. Secure your spot: buff.ly/MgkeWBb @BillMcKibben.bsky.social @ThirdActOrg.bsky.social

🌟 All-In Call – March 19! Join us for our quarterly community gathering, where we come together to celebrate, get inspired, and gear up for what’s next. 🎤 Special Guests: ✨ @ezralevin.bsky.social of Indivisible Project ✨ Antonique Smith of Climate Revival RSVP here: thirdact.org/events/third...

When Elizabeth Kolbert asks @thirdactorg.bsky.social's Bill McKibben if he feels at all hopeful: "Our species is now fully capable, in short order, of moving from an energy source that’s concentrated in a few hands in a few places to one that’s diffuse and ubiquitous, available everywhere."

❤️ Sixty folks—including Third Act Virginia members—gathered at Appomattox Court House Historical Park to show their appreciation for National Parks employees. #ThirdAct #NationalParks #Virginia #ThirdActVirginia

📣 Third Act Michigan will officially launch on 03/26! Join us at 7 pm ET, along with @billmckibben.bsky.social; the Executive Director of @miclimateaction.bsky.social, Denise Keele, Ph.D; and Michigan Environmental Justice Caucus’s Network Manager, Andrea Pierce. RSVP: thirdact.org/events/worki...

💙 At Third Act, we know that real change starts with you—the heart of our movement. Your voice shapes our work, and we want to know what matters most to you, how you engage with us, and how we can better support your efforts for #climate and #democracy. 📝 Take our quick survey: thirdact.org/survey

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For over three decades, @bioneers.bsky.social has brought together visionary leaders to build a more sustainable world. The 36th conference, held from March 27-29, will be no exception—featuring our own @billmckibben.bsky.social alongside many others. Learn more: conference.bioneers.org #Bioneers

At Third Act, older Americans are coming together to protect our climate and safeguard democracy—and there’s a place for you! 📅 Join our Welcome Call tonight at 7:30 PM ET to hear from fellow volunteers about how you can get involved. 🎟️ Register to attend here: thirdact.org/events/welco...

GrandPeople, with support from the Stanford Center on Longevity and the Longevity Project, recently spotlighted Third Act’s journey—from humble beginnings to big actions. 🎥 Watch the story by clicking the link below 🔗 www.instagram.com/reel/DGO6tzi... #ThirdAct #ClimateAction #eldersinaction

⚾️ Big Oil is investing in sportswashing to clean up its image—turning beloved teams & stadiums into billboards for fossil fuels. Join @billmckibben.bsky.social, Naomi Oreskes, & Rep. Chris Rabb for Sportswashing: Propaganda at Play. 📅 02/27 | ⏰ 8–9 p.m. ET RSVP: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

I’ve switched to Climate First Bank & am delighted with their values & online customer service. #climate #divest www.climatefirstbank.com

Hundreds at the #FundNotFreeze rally at HHS in DC today. Powerful stories from scientists who have been illegally fired. @thirdactorg.bsky.social #StopTheCoup

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-p... 🔗 act.moveon.org/event/feb-re... #thirdact #climateaction

@billmckibben.bsky.social co-founded @thirdactorg.bsky.social, which organizes people over 60 to work on climate, democracy & racial justice. Join the fight! 💸⚡️ Learn more about multi-generational climate activism from McKibben at #BIONEERS2025. Register now: https://buff.ly/4jBVbdg

The defining feature of @thirdactorg.bsky.social is...we've been around a while. And none of us have ever seen anything like this

Dan was part of Third Act before it even had a name. When @billmckibben.bsky.social called on older Americans to step up for climate & democracy, Dan answered. Now, he’s bridging science, faith & activism in his Third Act. 🌎✊ Read his story ⬇️ 🔗 thirdact.org/blog/in-my-t... #Eldersinaction #ThirdAct

Switching banks isn’t always easy, but Steve from @thirdactsocal.bsky.social 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/2024/0... #Breakupwithbadbanks

The newly-released second annual report from @stand.earth and @sierraclub.org – The Hidden Risk in State Pensions – exposes how the largest and most influential U.S. public pension funds are failing to address the climate crisis. Read the full report here ⬇️ climatesafepensions.org/hidden-risk-...

BREAKING NEW REPORT: Ahead of the 2025 shareholder season, we’re calling out the money pipeline between public pensions, banks, and fossil fuels. Check out this annual report that analyzes and scores proxy voting records and guidelines of 19 state public pensions. 👉 bit.ly/TheHiddenRisk

In case you missed it, last month, climate justice protesters—including Third Act New Mexico—made headlines by blocking the street in front of the Roundhouse to demand immediate climate action from state lawmakers. Catch the full story here: sourcenm.com/2025/01/21/c... #climateaction #thirdact

Third Act Upstate NY co-facilitator Liz Evans talks about how Elders can become involved at the NY state and local level in four spaces of impact: 1. Clean energy climate action 2. Uplift democracy and climate 3. Education for action 4. Movement building There's no time left! Climate can't wait!

☎️ 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/welco... #Eldersinaction #ClimateAction #ThirdActOrg

A must-read: @billmckibben.bsky.social's latest article for @newyorker.com explores the truth behind the "energy emergency," the real risks it poses to our environment, and how misinformation could shape public policy. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led... #climatechange #energy #oilandgas

🔔 Reminder: Today, Third Act, along with other allies, are partnering with Music Sustainability Alliance for a gathering on climate change. 🗣️Guest speakers include @billmckibben.bsky.social, @revyearwood.bsky.social, and @katharinehayhoe.com, among others. 🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/MSAFeb3

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-a... #eldersinaction #thirdactorg

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-y... #thirdact #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-a... #eldersinaction #thirdact #thirdactorg

📢 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 today: thirdact.org/act.

Donald Trump has declared the U.S. is in a “national-energy emergency.” “The actual emergency, obviously, is with the climate,” @billmckibben.bsky.social writes. nyer.cm/pmI58Hh

If you can go, go. 5pm today. Last night's cutoff of federal funding by 47 doesn't just mess with the recipients, it violates the Constitution and seizes powers that belong to Congress. It's a dictatorial attempt at consolidation of power in the presidency. www.mobilize.us/climateactio...

Don’t miss the first Hope & Joy of the year! Join sustainable banking leader Ken LaRoe of Climate First Bank for a conversation on how greening your personal banking practices can power a brighter future. 🗓️ Wed, 01/28 ⏰ 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT 📍 Virtual Event 🔗 Register: thirdact.org/events/hope-...

The climate movement is built on the power of people coming together. Join organizational leaders and individuals from across the country for a virtual call and rally tonight as we focus on what’s ahead for climate action. It kicks off at 8 pm ET. act.greennewdealnetwork.org/signup/whats...

Join @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social, @charliejane.bsky.social, @anandwrites.bsky.social, @billmckibben.bsky.social, Liz Ogbu & Akaya Windwood today for a special Martin Luther King Day livestream to celebrate community. ⏰ Start: 12 PM ET 🔗 RSVP: www.facebook.com/share/168UA1... #MLKDay

Wonderful reflections from Rev. @jimantal.bsky.social of @thirdactorg.bsky.social's faith working group on how congregations can help each other through this stretch thirdact.org/faith/2025/0...

Get an overview of all the different Working Groups (defined by state you work for or speciality you care about. There groups for Educators, Faith, Creatives, Lawyers and Union), as well as all the task forces you can contribute something to.

💔 Los Angeles is home to cherished memories for many at Third Act. The recent wildfires remind us of the urgent need for climate action. Read We Love L.A., reflecting on the crisis and how we can support and protect what we love. 🔗 thirdact.org/blog/we-love... #ThirdAct #ClimateAction #Climate

Our hearts are with everyone in SoCal impacted by the LA wildfires. Many in our Third Act community call this area home. If you or someone you know needs support, you can find a list of resources from the Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) here: mutualaidla.org?emci=cb42552...

🤝 Ready to make a difference with fellow experienced Americans? Join our Jan 27 Welcome Call to connect, learn about Third Act Working Groups, and take action for climate and democracy. Together, we can build a better future. RSVP for the call here: thirdact.org/events/welco... #climateaction

The fires in LA remind us of the future #JimmyCarter tried to prevent with bold energy policies. We can’t undo the damage, but we can honor his legacy by acting to stop it from getting worse. Thank you, President Carter, for a lifetime of service. 🔗 thirdact.org/blog/thank-y...

🌟 The spotlight is on Dannette Knickmeier, a longtime communications team volunteer with Sierra Club North Star and Third Act Minnesota. In the winter edition of the North Star Journal, Dannette shares her inspiring journey with the Working Group. Read more: thirdact.org/minnesota/20...

This year, we proved that age is our superpower! 👥 +95,000 elders joined forces for progressive action 💰 $2.34 million raised to support change ✍️ 5,000 first-time donors stood with us 📈 80% of every dollar went straight to organizing & programs Read about our impact: thirdact.org/impact-report/

After a year of dedicated campaigning alongside partners and allies, we met with #Costco's CEO and senior VP, urging them to leverage their influence as a major #Citibank client to halt fossil fuel expansion. Read about what we've accomplished👇 thirdact.org/blog/we-met-... #breakupwithbadbanks

🗣️ Among the incredible lineup of speakers at the 36th Annual Bioneers Conference in March is Third Act's founder, @billmckibben.bsky.social, who will be discussing everything from elder-led activism to the power of solar energy. Learn more and register here: conference.bioneers.org#featured-spe...