Third Act Washington
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We're experienced (and wise!) Washington State elders making good trouble to protect our planet and democracy. Please join us! https://thirdact.org/washington
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Democracy Docket does not sponsor events with Trump. We don't shake his hand, laugh at his jokes or make small talk with his cronies.
Instead, we provide pro-democracy news information and analysis of what is happening to democracy in court. If that interests you, subscribe now. demdock.com/4w6emld
Instead, we provide pro-democracy news information and analysis of what is happening to democracy in court. If that interests you, subscribe now. demdock.com/4w6emld
October 10, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Democracy Docket does not sponsor events with Trump. We don't shake his hand, laugh at his jokes or make small talk with his cronies.
Instead, we provide pro-democracy news information and analysis of what is happening to democracy in court. If that interests you, subscribe now. demdock.com/4w6emld
Instead, we provide pro-democracy news information and analysis of what is happening to democracy in court. If that interests you, subscribe now. demdock.com/4w6emld
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The US heat pump market is holding strong.
Heat pumps have so far withstood the death of federal tax credits
Demand for the climate-friendly HVAC tech has persisted even after Republicans killed incentives, with 2026 set to be another good year for the sector.
www.canarymedia.com
October 10, 2026 at 6:28 PM
The US heat pump market is holding strong.
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I love it when groups I support collaborate, and its great to see @sierraclub.org encourage its members and supporters to help @environmentalvoter.bsky.social get out the vote. More than 11 million registered voters who rank the environment as a top issue didn't vote last cycle - let's change that!
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October 10, 2026 at 9:09 PM
I love it when groups I support collaborate, and its great to see @sierraclub.org encourage its members and supporters to help @environmentalvoter.bsky.social get out the vote. More than 11 million registered voters who rank the environment as a top issue didn't vote last cycle - let's change that!
Community eases stressful times — join us on Zoom next week
If you’re like us, you’re at your wits end with the drama tsunami of the Trump Administration.
It’s too much to deal with alone, and that’s why we hope you’ll join us at our all-WA State members meeting.
thirdact.org/washington/e...
If you’re like us, you’re at your wits end with the drama tsunami of the Trump Administration.
It’s too much to deal with alone, and that’s why we hope you’ll join us at our all-WA State members meeting.
thirdact.org/washington/e...
TAWA All-member Meeting: A Peek Behind the Curtain with Supreme Court Justice Theo Angelis
Please join us for our next member meeting on October 13 from 4:00 – 5:00PM. We’ll give brief updates on our election and clean energy efforts, and then be joined...
thirdact.org
October 10, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Community eases stressful times — join us on Zoom next week
If you’re like us, you’re at your wits end with the drama tsunami of the Trump Administration.
It’s too much to deal with alone, and that’s why we hope you’ll join us at our all-WA State members meeting.
thirdact.org/washington/e...
If you’re like us, you’re at your wits end with the drama tsunami of the Trump Administration.
It’s too much to deal with alone, and that’s why we hope you’ll join us at our all-WA State members meeting.
thirdact.org/washington/e...
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Thank you @billmckibben.bsky.social and @thirdactorg.bsky.social for joining us in the Central Valley! Let's bring this home!!!
Join us in the field: stvote.org/signup #SeedTheVote
Join us in the field: stvote.org/signup #SeedTheVote
This is what democracy looks like. Canvassing Sunday in 104-degree heat for Bakersfield's Randy Villegas with @billmckibben.bsky.social, @seedthevote.bsky.social and my other Bill friend thru @thirdactorg.bsky.social's PAC #GetOutTheVote
October 5, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Thank you @billmckibben.bsky.social and @thirdactorg.bsky.social for joining us in the Central Valley! Let's bring this home!!!
Join us in the field: stvote.org/signup #SeedTheVote
Join us in the field: stvote.org/signup #SeedTheVote
There’s still time to sign up for a canvassing trip to Michigan!
Canvas on behalf of Will Lawrence for Congress and Abdul El-Sayed for Senate with GrayPAC, Third Act’s political action committee, in Lansing, Michigan, Oct 23-27.
Sign up for details: graypac.org/events/mi-ge...
Canvas on behalf of Will Lawrence for Congress and Abdul El-Sayed for Senate with GrayPAC, Third Act’s political action committee, in Lansing, Michigan, Oct 23-27.
Sign up for details: graypac.org/events/mi-ge...
MI Get Out The Vote Canvass with Bill McKibben: Oct, 23-27
Join GrayPAC and our partners for a canvassing weekend in Lansing, MI-07, Friday, October 23rd through Tuesday, October 27th, on behalf of Will Lawrence for Congress and Abdul El-Sayed for Senate.
graypac.org
October 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
There’s still time to sign up for a canvassing trip to Michigan!
Canvas on behalf of Will Lawrence for Congress and Abdul El-Sayed for Senate with GrayPAC, Third Act’s political action committee, in Lansing, Michigan, Oct 23-27.
Sign up for details: graypac.org/events/mi-ge...
Canvas on behalf of Will Lawrence for Congress and Abdul El-Sayed for Senate with GrayPAC, Third Act’s political action committee, in Lansing, Michigan, Oct 23-27.
Sign up for details: graypac.org/events/mi-ge...
March with us!
We're joining hands (and feet) with Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action for the Seattle Oct 17 No Kings, Vote Early march, and we’d love to have you be part of our group.
We'll meet in Westlake Plaza at 2pm. Look for our banner!
We're joining hands (and feet) with Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action for the Seattle Oct 17 No Kings, Vote Early march, and we’d love to have you be part of our group.
We'll meet in Westlake Plaza at 2pm. Look for our banner!
October 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
March with us!
We're joining hands (and feet) with Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action for the Seattle Oct 17 No Kings, Vote Early march, and we’d love to have you be part of our group.
We'll meet in Westlake Plaza at 2pm. Look for our banner!
We're joining hands (and feet) with Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action for the Seattle Oct 17 No Kings, Vote Early march, and we’d love to have you be part of our group.
We'll meet in Westlake Plaza at 2pm. Look for our banner!
Tell Trump to keep his hands off the US Census!
Despite the Constitution (“counting the whole number of persons in each State”), the administration proposes to change the 2030 census to exclude millions of noncitizens from the count.
Comment before Nov 2: handsoffourcens.us/comment-guid...
Despite the Constitution (“counting the whole number of persons in each State”), the administration proposes to change the 2030 census to exclude millions of noncitizens from the count.
Comment before Nov 2: handsoffourcens.us/comment-guid...
Write your comment · Hands Off Our Census
Six rules, a template to adapt, and the anatomy of a strong public comment on the Census Bureau's proposed 2030 Census rule. Comments due November 2, 2026.
handsoffourcens.us
October 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Tell Trump to keep his hands off the US Census!
Despite the Constitution (“counting the whole number of persons in each State”), the administration proposes to change the 2030 census to exclude millions of noncitizens from the count.
Comment before Nov 2: handsoffourcens.us/comment-guid...
Despite the Constitution (“counting the whole number of persons in each State”), the administration proposes to change the 2030 census to exclude millions of noncitizens from the count.
Comment before Nov 2: handsoffourcens.us/comment-guid...
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BIG AI IS BUYING OFF POLITICIANS. We're doing something about it.
As people demand action to stop Big AI from putting our lives in danger, execs from OpenAI, Palantir, and a16z built a monster Super PAC to pay politicians to kill common-sense regulation.
Read this 🧵 to learn more.
As people demand action to stop Big AI from putting our lives in danger, execs from OpenAI, Palantir, and a16z built a monster Super PAC to pay politicians to kill common-sense regulation.
Read this 🧵 to learn more.
September 16, 2026 at 3:36 PM
BIG AI IS BUYING OFF POLITICIANS. We're doing something about it.
As people demand action to stop Big AI from putting our lives in danger, execs from OpenAI, Palantir, and a16z built a monster Super PAC to pay politicians to kill common-sense regulation.
Read this 🧵 to learn more.
As people demand action to stop Big AI from putting our lives in danger, execs from OpenAI, Palantir, and a16z built a monster Super PAC to pay politicians to kill common-sense regulation.
Read this 🧵 to learn more.
We'll be there! Hope to see you too!
No Kings Seattle - Vote Early Oct 17 2026 - Seattle Indivisible
No Kings Seattle Coalition Oct 17th 2026 Vote Early March and Voting Fair at Seattle Center. Ballots Oct 16th. Use a Ballot Dropbox
seattleindivisible.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:05 PM
We'll be there! Hope to see you too!
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@thirdactorg.bsky.social what are these oldsters up to now? @thirdactmd.bsky.social @thirdactdc.bsky.social @thirdactactionslab.bsky.social #vote! #DMV
September 14, 2026 at 12:42 AM
@thirdactorg.bsky.social what are these oldsters up to now? @thirdactmd.bsky.social @thirdactdc.bsky.social @thirdactactionslab.bsky.social #vote! #DMV
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Hear from Third Act's co-founder, internationally respected climate activist Bill McKibben at the Environmental Voter Project's fundraiser tonight at 5 pm PT on zoom.
Learn new information on how climate voters can make a big difference in the midterms!
www.environmentalvoter.org/annualfundra...?
Learn new information on how climate voters can make a big difference in the midterms!
www.environmentalvoter.org/annualfundra...?
September 14, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Hear from Third Act's co-founder, internationally respected climate activist Bill McKibben at the Environmental Voter Project's fundraiser tonight at 5 pm PT on zoom.
Learn new information on how climate voters can make a big difference in the midterms!
www.environmentalvoter.org/annualfundra...?
Learn new information on how climate voters can make a big difference in the midterms!
www.environmentalvoter.org/annualfundra...?
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Drops in the ocean can make waves. 💦🌊
A story of how the grassroots climate movement took off in the US. Check out this excerpt from my new book "The Carbon Wave," @livescience.com.
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
A story of how the grassroots climate movement took off in the US. Check out this excerpt from my new book "The Carbon Wave," @livescience.com.
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
'Drops in the ocean can make waves': How the grassroots climate movement took off in the US
In 2018, calls for a Green New Deal broke into climate policy. In this excerpt from "The Carbon Wave," author Leah Stokes explores the lead-up to that moment and the wave of environmental action that ...
www.livescience.com
September 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Drops in the ocean can make waves. 💦🌊
A story of how the grassroots climate movement took off in the US. Check out this excerpt from my new book "The Carbon Wave," @livescience.com.
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
A story of how the grassroots climate movement took off in the US. Check out this excerpt from my new book "The Carbon Wave," @livescience.com.
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
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The Spokane area is still recovering from wildfires that devastated the region in early August. These events are only expected to get more severe, which means residents who build and live in these areas will have to play a bigger role in wildfire prevention.
Wildfires are getting worse in WA. What can residents do to help prevent them?
The Spokane area is still recovering from wildfires that devastated the region in early August. These events are only expected to get more severe, which means residents who build and live in these areas will have to play a bigger role in wildfire prevention.
www.kuow.org
September 14, 2026 at 10:11 PM
The Spokane area is still recovering from wildfires that devastated the region in early August. These events are only expected to get more severe, which means residents who build and live in these areas will have to play a bigger role in wildfire prevention.
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🚨BIG OIL IS RACING TO BE ABOVE THE LAW🚨
HR 8330, which aims to give Big Oil immunity from all climate laws and lawsuits, will be considered in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
No industry should be above the law — especially one that has lied to the American people for decades.
HR 8330, which aims to give Big Oil immunity from all climate laws and lawsuits, will be considered in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
No industry should be above the law — especially one that has lied to the American people for decades.
Big Oil Immunity Bill Will Be Considered in House Committee Wednesday | Center for Climate Integrity
Despite Widespread Opposition, Republicans Will Push Legislation in the House Judiciary Committee to Shield Fossil Fuel Companies from Climate Laws and Lawsuits
climateintegrity.org
September 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
🚨BIG OIL IS RACING TO BE ABOVE THE LAW🚨
HR 8330, which aims to give Big Oil immunity from all climate laws and lawsuits, will be considered in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
No industry should be above the law — especially one that has lied to the American people for decades.
HR 8330, which aims to give Big Oil immunity from all climate laws and lawsuits, will be considered in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
No industry should be above the law — especially one that has lied to the American people for decades.
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"A vote is one of the very few actions available to an individual that translates directly into the allocation of state power without passing through anyone’s permission." antiauthoritarianplaybook.substack.com/p/voting-is-...
Voting Is a Technique, Not a Testimonial
On voting as a political martial art, on what a plebiscite actually is, and on the misalignment that is costing us more than any election.
antiauthoritarianplaybook.substack.com
September 13, 2026 at 5:35 PM
"A vote is one of the very few actions available to an individual that translates directly into the allocation of state power without passing through anyone’s permission." antiauthoritarianplaybook.substack.com/p/voting-is-...
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The MAGA Inc. super PAC has received its biggest contributions from Big Tech, tobacco, and THE GEO GROUP — the largest private prison company that profits off cruelty.
We need to stop this scourge of corporate money and prevent corporations from buying politicians.
We need to stop this scourge of corporate money and prevent corporations from buying politicians.
September 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM
The MAGA Inc. super PAC has received its biggest contributions from Big Tech, tobacco, and THE GEO GROUP — the largest private prison company that profits off cruelty.
We need to stop this scourge of corporate money and prevent corporations from buying politicians.
We need to stop this scourge of corporate money and prevent corporations from buying politicians.
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The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
Big Tech buys off Congress. No action on AI safety.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
Big Tech buys off Congress. No action on AI safety.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
September 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
Big Tech buys off Congress. No action on AI safety.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
Big Tech buys off Congress. No action on AI safety.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Just ridiculous.
Scoop: The EPA is expected to formally rescind carbon pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants as soon as Monday, according to people familiar with the matter.
Tag team with @bloomberg.com’s Ari Natter and Jen Dlouhy. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Tag team with @bloomberg.com’s Ari Natter and Jen Dlouhy. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
EPA Poised to Repeal Carbon Standards for Coal, Gas Power Plants
The US Environmental Protection Agency is expected to formally rescind carbon pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants as soon as Monday, according to people familiar with the matter.
www.bloomberg.com
September 14, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Just ridiculous.
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While the state’s lawyers fight in court to repel the Trump administration’s repeated attacks against vote-by-mail, Washington’s election officials are drawing up contingency plans for the November election. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/09/11/a...
Amid uncertainty about mail-in ballots, WA leaders say they’re ready for what comes next • Washington State Standard
Washington officials are drawing up contingency plans for the November election amid uncertainty on what might change for mail-in ballots.
washingtonstatestandard.com
September 11, 2026 at 8:43 PM
While the state’s lawyers fight in court to repel the Trump administration’s repeated attacks against vote-by-mail, Washington’s election officials are drawing up contingency plans for the November election. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/09/11/a...
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Surprise! The strongest case for clean energy is lower bills.
Our latest poll finds that what draws voters to clean energy more than anything else is the promise of lower monthly bills — that said, many don’t believe it.
Here’s more from @jeva.bsky.social:
heatmap.news/energy/renew...
Our latest poll finds that what draws voters to clean energy more than anything else is the promise of lower monthly bills — that said, many don’t believe it.
Here’s more from @jeva.bsky.social:
heatmap.news/energy/renew...
Why ‘Clean Is Cheap, Cheap Is Clean’ Isn’t Breaking Through
New polling by Heatmap and Embold Research shows where one of climate advocates’ favorite arguments for renewables is falling short.
heatmap.news
September 11, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Surprise! The strongest case for clean energy is lower bills.
Our latest poll finds that what draws voters to clean energy more than anything else is the promise of lower monthly bills — that said, many don’t believe it.
Here’s more from @jeva.bsky.social:
heatmap.news/energy/renew...
Our latest poll finds that what draws voters to clean energy more than anything else is the promise of lower monthly bills — that said, many don’t believe it.
Here’s more from @jeva.bsky.social:
heatmap.news/energy/renew...
Studies show that postcarding actually does have a measurable impact on voter turnout. If you're in Washington State and you'd like to try it, we'd love to connect you with supplies, people, or events, or all three!
Make a difference one postcard at a time!
Want to help democrats take back Congress? Most of us don’t have thousands of dollars to contribute to the key races and can’t travel to swing states to canvas. But...
thirdact.org
September 12, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Studies show that postcarding actually does have a measurable impact on voter turnout. If you're in Washington State and you'd like to try it, we'd love to connect you with supplies, people, or events, or all three!
One of our members talked about what it's like to go on a canvassing trip with our partner organization Common Power. "It's exhausting and exhilarating," she said, "The collective impact feels great." thirdact.org/washington/2...
Day in the life of a canvasser
Our midterm partner Common Power mobilizes, organizes, and supports volunteer canvassing efforts in critical elections around the country. We asked TAWA member and regular Common Power canvasser Carri...
thirdact.org
September 12, 2026 at 3:37 AM
One of our members talked about what it's like to go on a canvassing trip with our partner organization Common Power. "It's exhausting and exhilarating," she said, "The collective impact feels great." thirdact.org/washington/2...
Last week, our founder Bill McKibben sat down with one of our favorite writers, Sam Matey-Coste of Climate Action Now, about the current El Nino, the speed of solar power deployment, micro grids cooling water in Ghana, Hormuz, Russian fuel, and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKMd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKMd...
Monthly Dose of Climate Hope! with Bill McKibben
YouTube video by Climate Action Now
www.youtube.com
August 18, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Last week, our founder Bill McKibben sat down with one of our favorite writers, Sam Matey-Coste of Climate Action Now, about the current El Nino, the speed of solar power deployment, micro grids cooling water in Ghana, Hormuz, Russian fuel, and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKMd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKMd...
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The 60 largest planned data centers could produce the same amount of carbon dioxide emissions as 27 coal plants.
Big Tech CEOs are polluting our planet and selling out our future to line their own pockets.
We need a data center moratorium — now.
Big Tech CEOs are polluting our planet and selling out our future to line their own pockets.
We need a data center moratorium — now.
August 17, 2026 at 7:20 PM
The 60 largest planned data centers could produce the same amount of carbon dioxide emissions as 27 coal plants.
Big Tech CEOs are polluting our planet and selling out our future to line their own pockets.
We need a data center moratorium — now.
Big Tech CEOs are polluting our planet and selling out our future to line their own pockets.
We need a data center moratorium — now.