After months of tireless work to defend our democracy and our planet, we faced an outcome that underscored the steep challenges ahead. In the days that followed, we turned to one another—to grieve, to process, and to prepare ourselves. Through it all, we found a beacon in the enduring strength of this community. In an […]| Third Act
“We have an apartment in México City where we go back in forth from Southern Cal. My husband just went back to US while I stayed in México, so he had to FedEx my ballot to me overnight – which is, in reality, 2 business days from CA to CDMX, not overnight. I received it […]| Third Act
Friends, here’s a report from the back half of the Silver Wave Tour. I hit Montana and Michigan in September, but this month was the most intense, with wonderful organizing from all the local working groups, not to mention the Third Act staff. (I’m adapting this from my newsletter) One of the blessings of growing […]| Third Act
Understanding vote counting As explained by The Brennan Center, “the results that you see on election night coverage are not final and official results. They are instead a combination of unofficial results reported by election officials and news organization projections.” Counting votes actually involves a series of steps, including multiple checkpoints and safeguards, to ensure […]| Third Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (GA, PA, AZ, NV) Beginning October 19, older Americans will rally for “Get Out the Vote” events and door-to-door canvassing across Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Nevada. This is part of the Silver Wave Tour: Elders Rising for Climate and Democracy, organized by Third Act, a movement with nearly 100,000 supporters nationwide, co-founded […]| Third Act
We’ve seen firsthand the incredible power of grassroots activism, and postcarding has emerged as one of the most impactful tools in our toolkit. Across the country, our working groups are harnessing the energy and enthusiasm of our volunteers to mobilize voters, protect our democracy, and raise awareness around critical issues like climate justice. Whether […]| Third Act
There is no doubt that we are living in a time of profound heartache. Our world is suffering so deeply, the amount of harm is incalculable. Our commitment to humanity is the driving force behind our efforts to protect our planet and preserve our democracy. As we watch what is unfolding in Gaza, Israel, in […]| Third Act
We didn’t win everywhere–outspent 35-1 by the fossil fuel industry, the remarkable advocates for a public utility in Maine came up short. Notably though — in the areas within the state where Third Act and the campaign invested resources and where our relational organizing and canvassing was most present, we fought the big money to […]| Third Act