The numbers late last month hinted that Harris might struggle to hold onto Biden’s lead with older voters, but you wouldn’t have believed that from our showing last night. Your enthusiasm is helping rewrite the narrative of this campaign and I’m more hopeful than ever that we elders can galvanize our peers. So, let’s share the recording of last night’s event far and wide.

We are going to prove together that older Americans are eager for the future that Kamala Harris represents. When Akaya Windwood shared her story of integrating her public school in the 1960s, it reminded us of how far we’ve come in our lifetimes. But as we face the sneering and divisive figure of Donald Trump, we know how far we still have to go—and how much we could backslide as a nation.

Preventing that means working hard these next weeks, and having lots and lots of conversations with friends and neighbors. Third Act will give you the resources to make those conversations easier: snippets from last night, videos we’re busily producing, analysis, and statistics. But the secret ingredient will be your connections, your relationships, your courage––and above all else––your time and sweat.

Thousands of you already signed up for volunteer shifts and events over the next 90 days. You also helped us surpass our fundraising goal for GrayPAC, Third Act’s newly launched political action committee. All in, we’re closing in on a quarter of a million dollars, with funds from last night being split with the Harris campaign. You can continue to contribute here. Every dollar we raise will help us secure and advance climate protections and justice in our communities.

On the call, Robin Wall Kimmerer asked, “What does it mean to become a good ancestor?” And then answered, “part of it is to lift up new leaders.” We intend to do just that.

Let’s get to work,

Bill McKibben

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There are events across the state and more are being added every day, so check out the map below to Find Local Actions. We also excited to announce the Defeat All Four Workshop which 350 WA and 350 Seattle will be running to help everyone learn more about all four of the initiatives on our November ballot and some easy steps you can take to help make sure the people around you vote NO on all four. If you are looking for some other actions, the No on 2117 Campaign would also love support with Volunteer Recruitment Phone Banking.  Finally, a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who responded to out last email with ways they are getting involved across the state! We will be Sharing Their Stories going forward, so please feel free to keep letting us know what you are up to in your neck of the woods to defeat 2117.

Find Local Actions

Lots of opportunities to get involved are happening across the state, so make sure you check out this map of events and sign up for one near you! Events can include tabling at a farmers market or community event, canvassing door to door, postcard parties, and more!  

Defeat All Four Workshop

Join us September 17th from 6-7pm to learn more about all four of the harmful initiatives that will be on our ballots in November.  We will give an overview of each initiative, what they would do, and why 350 WA is opposing all four. We will also help YOU craft a plan to reach out to your friends/family/network to spread the word about these initiatives and help make sure they are all defeated! Sign up here!

Volunteer Recruitment Phone Banking

The No on 2117 Campaign is seeking volunteers to help them to recruit even more volunteers! Events happen virtually every Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 6-8. Sign up here!

Contact Carl Frank (Deputy Field Director) for more information/questions/to plug in:  [email protected]

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