Third Act

Third Act is a new effort to organize Americans over 60 for a fair and stable planet. We’re used to thinking that humans grow more conservative as they age, perhaps because we have more to protect, or simply because we’re used to things the way they are. But our generations saw enormous positive change early in our lives—the civil rights movement, for instance, or the fight to end massive wars or guarantee the rights of women. And now we fear that the promise of those changes may be dying, as the planet heats and inequality grows. 

We are inspired by the power of youth-led movements for justice, and believe that elders can and should play a large role in advancing progressive action on climate change, racial and wealth inequality, protecting our democracy, and the other unfinished business of our generations. We coordinate actions, mobilizations, campaigns, trainings, webinars, and more. Third Act is a start-up seeking to build our infrastructure and staff in order to channel a cascade of volunteer enthusiasm.

We approach our work with determination, kindness and joy. Third Act was founded by Bill McKibben and our Advisory Council is led by Akaya Windwood, former President of the Rockwood Leadership Institute.