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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 4h

Republican seeking to become NJ governor pledges return of plastic bags newjerseymonitor.com/2025/10/10/n...

Republican seeking to become NJ governor pledges return of plastic bags • New Jersey Monitor

On the campaign trail, Republican Jack Ciattarelli pledges to voters that he'll rescind the state's ban on single-use plastic bags.

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 4h

Reminder: Tuesday 10/14 is the last day to register to vote in New Jersey!

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 1d

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WHAT ARE YOUR NO KINGS DAY PLANS?

Millions will be taking to the streets on Oct 18 to show that political power is vested in We the People. Indivisible's event map shows at least 35 protests in NJ alone. We're interested to know: ho...

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 1d

Can't wait to see such a magnificent site in NJ

Third Act Upstate New York @thirdactupstateny.bsky.social · 1d

"Among the 22 states that drew higher-than-average shares of their power from wind and solar, 17 had below-average electricity prices in June, according to EIA data."

The government’s own data rebuts Trump’s claims about wind and solar prices

The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but POLITICO’s analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power co...

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 1d

Join Food & Water Watch NJ to demand that the NJ Leg pass the Climate Superfund Act THIS YEAR actionnetwork.org/events/rally...

Rally in Bergen County for the Climate Superfund Act!

Join us at Saddle River County Park in Saddle Brook on 10/6 to rally for the Climate Superfund Act! This past summer, we have shown Speaker Coughlin, Senate President Scutari, and Governor Murphy the...

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 9d

Watch this moving memorial service for the Environmental Protection Agency held by the Elders Coalition for Climate Action on Sept 18 drive.google.com/file/d/1F061...

ecca-1-epa-die-in-v2.mp4

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 12d

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GOVERNMENT FUNDING SHOWDOWN: NO BLANK CHECKS FOR TRUMP

Local Indivisible groups build and wield power in ways that individuals can’t. To create change, you need the collective constituent power that comes with working together, as Indivisibles.

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 13d

Shout out to Christ Church Summit and Beacon UU Congregation NJ for celebrating Sun Day by sharing the good news about solar being the least expensive energy solution, highlighting the importance of environmental justice, and marching across town to spread the word.

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 13d

Shout out to Christ Church Summit and Beacon UU Congregation NJ for celebrating Sun Day by sharing the good news about solar being the least expensive energy solution, highlighting the importance of environmental justice, and marching across town to spread the word.

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 13d

Outdated regulations are denying millions the benefits of installing clean energy to save money, reduce pollution, and address climate change risks. Demand Action! leadersresidents.https://thirdact.org/act/sign-the-sun-day-petition-ask-local-officials-to-build-clean-energy-now/

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 13d

While you are at it, call your Representative and demand the same....
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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 13d

Hey Jersey, join with Indivisible and call Senators Booker and Kim to urge them to stand strong on the budget battle until Dems get everything we ask for....it's the bare minimum! indivisible.org/resource/cal...

CALL NOW: Tell Your Democratic Senator(s) to Make Sure Schumer Doesn't Hand Trump a Blank Check

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 24d

🎬 The Light Won’t Dim, a documentary exploring the promise and urgency of solar power, is now LIVE. Featuring interviews with @sanders.senate.gov @billmckibben.bsky.social & solar experts from across the U.S. ⏯️ A story of resilience, equity and hope for the future ☀️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDK-...

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 24d

Holmdel, NJ SUN DAY: Celebration Picnic and Hike thirdact.org/new-jersey/e...

Holmdel, NJ SUN DAY: Celebration Picnic and Hike

A picnic celebration will be held at Holmdel Park in Monmouth County, NJ. in reference to the history of the first photovoltaic cell (solar panel technology) being invented at the...

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 24d

SUN Day event calendar sunday.earth/events

Events

Together, we will change the future of climate change. Join the largest movement for climate action.

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 25d

Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program Site Tour
Rutgers Animal Farm, 80 College Farm Rd, New Brunswick
SunDay is a global day of action on Sept 21st, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. Sign up: actionnetwork.org/events/sun-d... See a complete list of events: sunday.earth/events

Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program Site Tour (RAREC)

SunDay is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. We’ll come together to showcase the power of the sun and wind, the energy sources that can p...

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · 28d

Our very first general meeting will be on Monday, September 15 7-8pm. We hope you’ll be able to attend. Please RSVP at actionnetwork.org/events/third...
We’d love to get to know you better and answer any questions you might have.

Third Act NJ - First General Meeting

Please join our first Jersey Working Group meeting and find your role and community! Our ten-person Coordinating Committee is mighty, but we need your help… and bring a friend! Monday, September 1...

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Third Act Georgia @thirdactga.bsky.social · Aug 31

The Atlantic:

The average rate that the richest Americans pay… sits at just 24 percent. That number has fallen markedly in recent years and will remain low for the foreseeable future, thanks to Donald Trump.
The rich, including Trump, will keep getting richer. The poor will pay for it.

How the Richest People in America Avoid Paying Taxes

A clever new paper puts concrete numbers to the taxes paid by members of the Forbes 400.

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · Aug 30

Holy cow, according to Dan Pfeiffer of Crooked Media, New Jersey is on the list of states where AI will be used to deny Medicare claims! open.substack.com/pub/messageb...

Urgent Saturday Message: Trump's Launches AI Death Panels!

Trump is implementing a devastating, dystopian plan to make Medicare more like private insurance

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · Aug 27

We're in a solar sprint since Trump signed the one big ugly budget bill that terminates tax credits for wind, solar, and other clean energy projects unless they start construction within a year. Governors could be the heroes of this story. Call yours now! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Tell Your Governor: Accelerate Solar Construction Before Subsidies Expire

We’re in a solar sprint. After the passage of President Trump’s latest bill, tax credits for wind, solar, and other clean energy projects will expire at the end of the year. But new construction proj...

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · Aug 27

Breaking News! Donald Trump was once an advocate for clean energy! www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

How Long Will Trump Be Able to Deny Reality with His Energy Policy?

The Administration’s irrational dislike of solar and wind energy imperils both the environment and the economy.

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · Aug 27

We need to scale up offshore wind at the speed of light.

Jennifer Nielsen @jnnielsen.bsky.social · Aug 27

What is wrong with the brains in this Administration? Worms? Senility? Malignant narcissism? The irresistible lure of money? Oh right, all of the above!

David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Aug 26

Fact: Commercial fishing kills more than 300,000 whales and dolphins every year.

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · Aug 24

Trumpism seems to have three big obsessions: deportations, tariffs, and killing clean energy. (Also graft of course). On Sun Day we take on #3. Join us at sunday.earth

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Third Act @thirdactorg.bsky.social · Aug 24

⏳ Only four weeks until Sun Day!

#Solarenergy is now the cheapest source of power on the planet. Join us as we rise up for clean energy together on Sep 21! Visit thirdact.org/sun-day to learn more ☀️

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#SunDay2025

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Third Act New Jersey @thirdactnewjersey.bsky.social · Aug 19

Third Act NJ joined the Gen Z-led Climate Revolution Action Network, GreenFaith, and many more groups to demand the NJ Legislature pass the Climate Superfund Act (S3545/A4696) to make polluters pay for decades of damage. newjersey.news12.com/activists-ca...

Activists call on state leaders to pass Climate Superfund Act

The bill would require certain fossil fuel companies to pay into a fund to help New Jersey rebuild and invest in climate-resistance infrastructure.

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