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We are the Southern California chapter of ThirdAct.org, a national community of Americans over 60 working to save our planet and democracy. Please FOLLOW this page, SHARE our posts, and JOIN US at thirdact.org/SoCal! For more info: Linktr.ee/thirdactsocal
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January 14 at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT: Join Daniel Hunter of Freedom Trainers, activist and writer Rebecca Solnit, and Third Act co-founder Bill McKibben for a conversation on the history of anti-war activism, and what it calls on us to do today.
Sign up here: thirdact.org/events/fight....
Sign up here: thirdact.org/events/fight....
January 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM
January 14 at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT: Join Daniel Hunter of Freedom Trainers, activist and writer Rebecca Solnit, and Third Act co-founder Bill McKibben for a conversation on the history of anti-war activism, and what it calls on us to do today.
Sign up here: thirdact.org/events/fight....
Sign up here: thirdact.org/events/fight....
You’re invited to Jan. 15’s panel on organizing older climate voters, focused on the Environmental Voter Project’s new report: “Gray is the New Green: The Growing Strength of Older Climate Voters.” Speakers to include Third Act and Elders Climate Action.
Register:
thirdact.org/events/gray-...
Register:
thirdact.org/events/gray-...
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
You’re invited to Jan. 15’s panel on organizing older climate voters, focused on the Environmental Voter Project’s new report: “Gray is the New Green: The Growing Strength of Older Climate Voters.” Speakers to include Third Act and Elders Climate Action.
Register:
thirdact.org/events/gray-...
Register:
thirdact.org/events/gray-...
★ We walk away from fascism.
★ We walk towards a Free America. ★
★ We fight for a future that belongs to us all. ★
★ Everybody in, nobody out. ★
★ Welcome to the Free America Walkout ★
Find marches near you (or sign up for virtual zooms) for Jan. 20:
action.womensmarch.com/calendars/fr...
★ We walk towards a Free America. ★
★ We fight for a future that belongs to us all. ★
★ Everybody in, nobody out. ★
★ Welcome to the Free America Walkout ★
Find marches near you (or sign up for virtual zooms) for Jan. 20:
action.womensmarch.com/calendars/fr...
January 12, 2026 at 7:26 AM
★ We walk away from fascism.
★ We walk towards a Free America. ★
★ We fight for a future that belongs to us all. ★
★ Everybody in, nobody out. ★
★ Welcome to the Free America Walkout ★
Find marches near you (or sign up for virtual zooms) for Jan. 20:
action.womensmarch.com/calendars/fr...
★ We walk towards a Free America. ★
★ We fight for a future that belongs to us all. ★
★ Everybody in, nobody out. ★
★ Welcome to the Free America Walkout ★
Find marches near you (or sign up for virtual zooms) for Jan. 20:
action.womensmarch.com/calendars/fr...
Make Polluters Pay is proposed legislation that would make the largest polluters in California pay into a fund to help communities recover from the effects of climate change such as floods, fires and storms.
Come to this discussion to learn more Sat., Jan. 31:
actionnetwork.org/events/panel...
Come to this discussion to learn more Sat., Jan. 31:
actionnetwork.org/events/panel...
January 10, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Make Polluters Pay is proposed legislation that would make the largest polluters in California pay into a fund to help communities recover from the effects of climate change such as floods, fires and storms.
Come to this discussion to learn more Sat., Jan. 31:
actionnetwork.org/events/panel...
Come to this discussion to learn more Sat., Jan. 31:
actionnetwork.org/events/panel...
How do you want to see our city address the climate crisis? Come hear about LA's Climate Implementation Plan at this Sunday’s Neighborhood Council Sustainabilty Alliance (NCSA) Zoom, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Bring your thoughts, ideas, and questions!
Register here:
www.ncsa.la/climate_impl...
Register here:
www.ncsa.la/climate_impl...
January 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM
How do you want to see our city address the climate crisis? Come hear about LA's Climate Implementation Plan at this Sunday’s Neighborhood Council Sustainabilty Alliance (NCSA) Zoom, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Bring your thoughts, ideas, and questions!
Register here:
www.ncsa.la/climate_impl...
Register here:
www.ncsa.la/climate_impl...
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What’s #Sportswashing ? What can you do about it? Sign up now for @thirdactactionslab.bsky.social January meeting to find out thirdact.org/actions-lab/...
Actions Lab Jan Meeting: Help Stop Sportswashing!
Help Stop Fossil Fuel Sportswashing! Fossil fuel companies spend billions of dollars on sports sponsorships to falsely associate their toxic brands with the positive values of sports–teamwork, health,...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
What’s #Sportswashing ? What can you do about it? Sign up now for @thirdactactionslab.bsky.social January meeting to find out thirdact.org/actions-lab/...
Come hear climate reporter Sammy Roth on "Why Narrative Matters in the Fight Against Climate Change" Fri. Jan. 9, 10 am at UCLA. (Hosted by Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies and the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment.)
Register:
sustain.ucla.edu/event/why-na...
Register:
sustain.ucla.edu/event/why-na...
December 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Come hear climate reporter Sammy Roth on "Why Narrative Matters in the Fight Against Climate Change" Fri. Jan. 9, 10 am at UCLA. (Hosted by Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies and the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment.)
Register:
sustain.ucla.edu/event/why-na...
Register:
sustain.ucla.edu/event/why-na...
One of the most impactful things you can do to fight climate change is talk about it. We’ve come up with some simple talking points that make it easier to focus on key points. Go to “Talk About It: Climate Change is a Kitchen Table Issue” at www.thirdact.org/socal/news
#thirdactsocal #thirdact
#thirdactsocal #thirdact
December 29, 2025 at 5:58 AM
One of the most impactful things you can do to fight climate change is talk about it. We’ve come up with some simple talking points that make it easier to focus on key points. Go to “Talk About It: Climate Change is a Kitchen Table Issue” at www.thirdact.org/socal/news
#thirdactsocal #thirdact
#thirdactsocal #thirdact
Check out Climate Action California’s upcoming two-part training prep for all of us working to help pass climate legislation this year!
Sign up: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-o...
#climateactioncalifornia #thirdactsocal #climatelegislation #ClimateBills #EnvironmentalLegislation #environmental
Sign up: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-o...
#climateactioncalifornia #thirdactsocal #climatelegislation #ClimateBills #EnvironmentalLegislation #environmental
December 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Check out Climate Action California’s upcoming two-part training prep for all of us working to help pass climate legislation this year!
Sign up: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-o...
#climateactioncalifornia #thirdactsocal #climatelegislation #ClimateBills #EnvironmentalLegislation #environmental
Sign up: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-o...
#climateactioncalifornia #thirdactsocal #climatelegislation #ClimateBills #EnvironmentalLegislation #environmental
Happy Holidays from Third Act SoCal, a group of activists over 60 working to save our climate and democracy. Come get into some "good trouble" with us this year; no matter how much time you have, you'll be glad you did something, and it's a fun group! thirdact.org/socal/
#thirdactsocal #thirdact
#thirdactsocal #thirdact
December 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Happy Holidays from Third Act SoCal, a group of activists over 60 working to save our climate and democracy. Come get into some "good trouble" with us this year; no matter how much time you have, you'll be glad you did something, and it's a fun group! thirdact.org/socal/
#thirdactsocal #thirdact
#thirdactsocal #thirdact
Just in time for holiday gatherings, we’ve come up with some simple talking points that bring climate change close to home—part of every American’s kitchen table talk. Go to www.thirdact.org/socal/news and look for “Talk About It: Climate Change is a Kitchen Table Issue.”
#thirdactsocal #thirdact
#thirdactsocal #thirdact
December 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Just in time for holiday gatherings, we’ve come up with some simple talking points that bring climate change close to home—part of every American’s kitchen table talk. Go to www.thirdact.org/socal/news and look for “Talk About It: Climate Change is a Kitchen Table Issue.”
#thirdactsocal #thirdact
#thirdactsocal #thirdact
If you need ideas for good last-minute gifts, there are these great books by Third Act founder Bill McKibben, with descriptions and ways to order each one at: BillMcKibben.com/books
There are also lots of ways to donate to Third Act in someone’s name: thirdact.org/donate/
Happy Hopeful Holidays!
There are also lots of ways to donate to Third Act in someone’s name: thirdact.org/donate/
Happy Hopeful Holidays!
December 20, 2025 at 7:54 AM
If you need ideas for good last-minute gifts, there are these great books by Third Act founder Bill McKibben, with descriptions and ways to order each one at: BillMcKibben.com/books
There are also lots of ways to donate to Third Act in someone’s name: thirdact.org/donate/
Happy Hopeful Holidays!
There are also lots of ways to donate to Third Act in someone’s name: thirdact.org/donate/
Happy Hopeful Holidays!
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A new U of Penn study shows that writing a letter to a loved one about the planet you hope for them to inherit--and what you're doing to try to ensure it--motivates climate action.
Thanks to Third Act for creating this video! Great gift idea!
#thirdact #thirdactsocal
A new U of Penn study shows that writing a letter to a loved one about the planet you hope for them to inherit--and what you're doing to try to ensure it--motivates climate action.
Thanks to Third Act for creating this video! Great gift idea!
#thirdact #thirdactsocal
December 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
vimeo.com/1148162280?s...
A new U of Penn study shows that writing a letter to a loved one about the planet you hope for them to inherit--and what you're doing to try to ensure it--motivates climate action.
Thanks to Third Act for creating this video! Great gift idea!
#thirdact #thirdactsocal
A new U of Penn study shows that writing a letter to a loved one about the planet you hope for them to inherit--and what you're doing to try to ensure it--motivates climate action.
Thanks to Third Act for creating this video! Great gift idea!
#thirdact #thirdactsocal
Happy Holidays and Peace on Earth to all our friends and friends we don’t know yet!
December 19, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Happy Holidays and Peace on Earth to all our friends and friends we don’t know yet!
We’re at a pivotal moment for the #MakePollutersPay Superfund Act: it MUST move out of committee and get a vote in Jan. 2026. The LA Board of Supervisors is considering a motion of support this Tues., Dec. 9. so please go to tinyurl.com/lacountympp to send a one-click email, a public comment, etc.
December 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
We’re at a pivotal moment for the #MakePollutersPay Superfund Act: it MUST move out of committee and get a vote in Jan. 2026. The LA Board of Supervisors is considering a motion of support this Tues., Dec. 9. so please go to tinyurl.com/lacountympp to send a one-click email, a public comment, etc.
In January, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur has the opportunity to move legislation out of key Sacramento committees: the Make Polluters Pay bill, the Affordable Rent Act, an Affordable Housing Bond, etc. Join us 12/7 in Santa Monica to support these efforts!
RSVP: laforward.org/events/canvass-dec7
RSVP: laforward.org/events/canvass-dec7
December 5, 2025 at 6:11 AM
In January, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur has the opportunity to move legislation out of key Sacramento committees: the Make Polluters Pay bill, the Affordable Rent Act, an Affordable Housing Bond, etc. Join us 12/7 in Santa Monica to support these efforts!
RSVP: laforward.org/events/canvass-dec7
RSVP: laforward.org/events/canvass-dec7
In January, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur has the opportunity to move legislation out of key Sacramento committees: the Make Polluters Pay bill, the Affordable Rent Act, an Affordable Housing Bond, + more. Join us 12/6 to canvass to support these efforts!
RSVP: laforward.org/events/canvass-dec6
RSVP: laforward.org/events/canvass-dec6
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 AM
In January, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur has the opportunity to move legislation out of key Sacramento committees: the Make Polluters Pay bill, the Affordable Rent Act, an Affordable Housing Bond, + more. Join us 12/6 to canvass to support these efforts!
RSVP: laforward.org/events/canvass-dec6
RSVP: laforward.org/events/canvass-dec6
“How to Partner with Trusted Messengers to Build Effective Climate Communications Strategies” promises to be insightful for all of us telling the climate story! Wed., December 10, at 9 am PT.
Register for link & recording:
yale.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#thirdact #thirdactsocal #thirdactmaryland
Register for link & recording:
yale.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#thirdact #thirdactsocal #thirdactmaryland
December 3, 2025 at 8:52 AM
“How to Partner with Trusted Messengers to Build Effective Climate Communications Strategies” promises to be insightful for all of us telling the climate story! Wed., December 10, at 9 am PT.
Register for link & recording:
yale.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#thirdact #thirdactsocal #thirdactmaryland
Register for link & recording:
yale.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#thirdact #thirdactsocal #thirdactmaryland
Join the Sierra Club and other concerned community groups to demand clean air at SCAQMD’s December Board Meeting!
When: December 5th at 8am - we’ll have coffee & breakfast!
Where: SCAQMD Offices, 21865 Copley Dr, Diamond Bar
act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
#sierraclub #sierraclublosangeles
When: December 5th at 8am - we’ll have coffee & breakfast!
Where: SCAQMD Offices, 21865 Copley Dr, Diamond Bar
act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
#sierraclub #sierraclublosangeles
November 29, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Join the Sierra Club and other concerned community groups to demand clean air at SCAQMD’s December Board Meeting!
When: December 5th at 8am - we’ll have coffee & breakfast!
Where: SCAQMD Offices, 21865 Copley Dr, Diamond Bar
act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
#sierraclub #sierraclublosangeles
When: December 5th at 8am - we’ll have coffee & breakfast!
Where: SCAQMD Offices, 21865 Copley Dr, Diamond Bar
act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
#sierraclub #sierraclublosangeles
On Black Friday (Nov. 28) shop local!
Flex your money muscles by boycotting these companies:
Amazon
Target
Walmart
Home Deport
Lowe’s
McDonalds
Starbucks
Disney
Macy’s
Nordstrom’s
Shop only necessities; and only from small, local stores!
#blackfridayboycott
#BoycottAmazon
#blackfridayblackout
Flex your money muscles by boycotting these companies:
Amazon
Target
Walmart
Home Deport
Lowe’s
McDonalds
Starbucks
Disney
Macy’s
Nordstrom’s
Shop only necessities; and only from small, local stores!
#blackfridayboycott
#BoycottAmazon
#blackfridayblackout
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 AM
On Black Friday (Nov. 28) shop local!
Flex your money muscles by boycotting these companies:
Amazon
Target
Walmart
Home Deport
Lowe’s
McDonalds
Starbucks
Disney
Macy’s
Nordstrom’s
Shop only necessities; and only from small, local stores!
#blackfridayboycott
#BoycottAmazon
#blackfridayblackout
Flex your money muscles by boycotting these companies:
Amazon
Target
Walmart
Home Deport
Lowe’s
McDonalds
Starbucks
Disney
Macy’s
Nordstrom’s
Shop only necessities; and only from small, local stores!
#blackfridayboycott
#BoycottAmazon
#blackfridayblackout
This Thanksgiving, show gratitude like Indigenous peoples do to the land that feeds us and the people that help make that happen, just like they do on a daily basis. Check out these 3 simple ways, and check out the full Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address!
americanindian.si.edu/environment/...
americanindian.si.edu/environment/...
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
This Thanksgiving, show gratitude like Indigenous peoples do to the land that feeds us and the people that help make that happen, just like they do on a daily basis. Check out these 3 simple ways, and check out the full Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address!
americanindian.si.edu/environment/...
americanindian.si.edu/environment/...
Our own Bill McKibben will be one of the climate voices featured on the December 2 episode of the live podcast called “The Way Forward: Regenerative Conversations,” along with Brian McLaren and Dr. Rupert Read. Register for the 8 am PT event at: m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
November 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Our own Bill McKibben will be one of the climate voices featured on the December 2 episode of the live podcast called “The Way Forward: Regenerative Conversations,” along with Brian McLaren and Dr. Rupert Read. Register for the 8 am PT event at: m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
In gratitude and hope this holiday season!
November 25, 2025 at 1:43 AM
In gratitude and hope this holiday season!
Need a climate pick-me-up? Seriously, satire brings the goods.
A new meditation app that embraces climate breakdown.
Breathe in profit. Breathe out responsibility.
If you’ve ever had problems with anxiety from being a fossil fuel executive, this is the app for you.
Brought to you by @olifro.st
Breathe in profit. Breathe out responsibility.
If you’ve ever had problems with anxiety from being a fossil fuel executive, this is the app for you.
Brought to you by @olifro.st
November 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Citibank is one of the largest funders of fossil fuels on the planet; $160 BILLION from 2021-2024. Join Third Act's "Costco Clean Up Your Credit Card” drive; email [email protected] for info and sign this:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
#Costco #costcodropciti #costcocleanupyourcreditcard
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
#Costco #costcodropciti #costcocleanupyourcreditcard
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Citibank is one of the largest funders of fossil fuels on the planet; $160 BILLION from 2021-2024. Join Third Act's "Costco Clean Up Your Credit Card” drive; email [email protected] for info and sign this:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
#Costco #costcodropciti #costcocleanupyourcreditcard
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
#Costco #costcodropciti #costcocleanupyourcreditcard