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Third Act Maryland
@thirdactmd.bsky.social
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A group of folks who used to not "trust anyone over 30" fighting for climate justice and democracy and a livable planet for future generations. https://thirdact.org/maryland/
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... the goals have expanded to other actions and boycotts (e.g., asking T-Mobile to sever ties to Musk’s Starlink company: tinyurl.com/47y96am9). These rallies also help build--and discover--community, by everyone showing up.
November 8, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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#TeslaTakedown Sat., Nov. 8, 11 am-noon, Rockville Tesla, 1300 Rockville Pike, MD: tinyurl.com/4pef8yre
Elsewhere? See actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
These rallies are among the longest-running regular protests during the Trump regime. From the initial and still ongoing boycott of Tesla, ...
November 8, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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On Gorman Rd, though, one could almost hear the collective exhalation and actually hear the enthusiasm from the "banner droppers." Join in on the fun! Fridays, 3-5 pm: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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Many people standing on the north and south sides of Gorman Road overpass over I-95, Maryland, participating in a "banner drop," where large-letter messages on banners are shown to vehicles passing underneath on I-95.
November 8, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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At today's banner drop on Gorman Rd over I-95, MD, another sampling of cars showed higher # positive (honking, waving, flashing lights) reactions, with # northbound positive ~2.5 points higher than those of 2 weeks ago. Does it indicate a post-election effect? We don't know for sure.
"Banner drop" on Gorman Road overpass over I-95, Maryland. Many banners are shown. Two larger ones read "Fund SNAP not ICE" and "Resist!" "Banner drop" on Gorman Road overpass over I-95, Maryland. Many banners are shown. Largest one reads "Blue wave change is possible" Many people standing on the north and south sides of Gorman Road overpass over I-95, Maryland, participating in a "banner drop," where large-letter messages on banners are shown to vehicles passing underneath on I-95. "Banner drop" on north side of Gorman Road overpass over I-95, Maryland. A large banner reads "Defend Democracy" Many vehicles are seen in the background, passing underneath on I-95.
November 8, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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CCNow webinar: "How Climate Change Fueled the Historic 2025 Hurricane Season," Wed., Nov. 12, 12 pm EST. Recap of this year’s hurricanes; how attribution science can quantify climate change’s “fingerprint”; what the 2025 hurricane season can tell us about the future.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/335c8wy3
November 6, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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November 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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National Academies: Extreme Events, Insurance, and Resilience, Nov. 3, 1-4 pm ET. Increasing extreme weather events pressure insurance industry and community resilience. What drives the emerging crisis and what are pathways toward sustainable and equitable solutions.
Register: tinyurl.com/2v8rdf6m
October 30, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Vagina Power at Rockville Tesla Takedown!

One of our regular rally-goers showed up with this beautiful vagina sign last week. We felt obligated to share it.

Tesla Takedown, 1300 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, every Saturday at 11 a.m.

@thirdactorg.bsky.social #TeslaTakedown #VaginaPower
October 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Reparative justice and climate justice go hand in hand. Unfortunately, Gov. Moore is standing in the way of both.

Join us for “From Redlining to RENEW: Advancing Reparative Justice in Policy & Practice.”

Nov. 5, 6:30-8 p.m.
Register: bit.ly/RENEW2026

@thirdactorg.bsky.social #MakePollutersPay
October 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Only 2 data points, so, that's it for now. Also, Pikachu (and friend) sure gets around! Stop by if you're in the area and join the fun! Friday 3-5 pm (starting in Nov.) @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Weekly Friday banner drop on Gorman Rd over I-95, MD. Took another set of samples of # cars, # positive (honking, waving, flashing lights) and negative (finger) reactions, southbound and northbound. Compared with previous samples about a month ago, # positive is higher; # negative is lower.
Many people standing on the north side of Gorman Road overpass over I-95, Maryland, participating in a "banner drop," where large-letter messages on banners are shown to vehicles passing underneath on I-95. "Banner drop" on Gorman Road overpass over I-95, Maryland. Two banners shown read "The White House is Your House" and "Immigrants Make America Great." "Banner drop" on Gorman Road overpass over I-95, Maryland. One large and several smaller banners are shown. Large banner reads "Workers Over Billionaires."
October 25, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Billionaires Suck.

We're sending a message to Musk & billionaires everywhere that we will fight back.

Tesla Takedown
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
1300 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD

These are 100% nonviolent protests.

@thirdactorg.bsky.social @teslatakedown.com #TeslaTakedown #AbolishBillionaires
Photo of protesters holding signs. The closest and only legible sign reads, Terminate billionaire parasites. Above the photo against a yellow background is text in blue that reads, Billionaires suck. Tesla Takedown, every Saturday, 11 a.m., 1300 Rockville Pike, Rockville.
October 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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From Istanbul (perma.cc/DJC5-963Z) to Wash., DC, Pikachu says No Kings!
#NoKings
No Kings event in Washington DC, Sat., October 18, on Pennsylvania Avenue, next to the National Gallery of Art. Photo shows a large crowd, with the back of a Pikachu hat showing in the foreground.
October 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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No Kings Day was fun & energizing. Now let's get sh*t done.

Here are two actions every MD resident should take:

-Email Sen. Alsobrooks re: TVA: tinyurl.com/TVAAlso

-Help stop Avelo Air deportation flights: tinyurl.com/AveloBWI

#NoKings @thirdactorg.bsky.social @thirdacttn.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Tomorrow, let's all show up for each other--joyfully.
“Joy doesn't betray but sustains activism. And when you face a politics that aspires to make you fearful, alienated and isolated, joy is a fine initial act of insurrection." - Rebecca Solnit, Hope in the Dark. @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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We Have Friends Everywhere, including many drivers on Gorman Rd and I-95, Maryland. @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social #NoKings #NoKingsBaltimore #NoKingsDC
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Gorman Road overpass on I-95 in Maryland. Banners displayed on Gorman Road and visible from I-95 read "No Kings is 100% American!" and "No Kings Near U Tomorrow"
October 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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New Report: Maryland’s Zero-Emission Heating Equipment Standards (ZEHES) could save low-income families $350M a year by 2050--if the state funds equitable implementation. Significant return on investment for all Marylanders.
progressivereform.org/publications...
#ClimateJustice #CleanEnergy
Graphic showing the benefits of clean heat for Maryland families, including cost savings, cleaner air, and healthier homes.
October 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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No Kings. No Billionaires. No Pedophiles. No Fascists. No ICE.

Photos from #TeslaTakedown last Saturday, 1300 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD. We'll be at #NoKingsDay events next Saturday but return to Rockville Tesla 10/25 at 11 a.m. Photos by Margaret Loomis.

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October 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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We Have Friends Everywhere

Families fight to survive while billionaires get richer. Dictators take, people protect. WE decide, not dictators. Oct 18: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=t...

#NoKings #NoKingsBaltimore #NoKingsDC @thirdactorg.bsky.social
Illustration of a crown with a red X through it. The crown is yellow outlined in black. Below it is large black text reading We have friends everywhere. No kings. October 18. nokings.org. In the background are the names of numerous cities, all run together, separated by bullets, and printed in gray as a wallpaper effect.
October 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Also seen at this morning's #TeslaTakedown Rockville MD.
Our favorite aunt, Tifa, approves this message.
At TeslaTakedown in Rockville MD, a man holding a sign that is a takeoff of the iconic Uncle Sam I Want You poster, with Join Antifa instead of Join U.S. Army.
October 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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#TeslaTakedown Rockville MD still happening (week 33 +/-)! We're still here, because all you amazing and inspiring people still show up, whether the sun shines or not, as we continue to build and strengthen community. This morning, we tried to give the "shy" drivers some encouragement. 😆
October 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Make Solar Ubiquitous. Sign the Petition Today!

We just broke social media norms by using a big word in our headline. Now let's break bureaucratic norms.

Tell your local leaders you want solar . . . er . . . everywhere.

Sign the petition today: qrco.de/sun-day-petition

#SolarEnergy
September 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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More sampling last Friday at @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social's Gorman Rd/I-95 banner drop in MD. 1-hr period, 10 samples @ of # vehicles/min and # reactions/min (honking, flashing lights, hand waving), both directions I-95: avg ~100 vehicles/min, reactions ~14% southbound and ~10% northbound.
September 29, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Sun Day in Baltimore was a huge success and lots of fun! Music, art, food, and everything you ever wanted to know about solar energy, the best way to power the world. A big thank you to our partners Civic Works and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network.

@thirdactorg.bsky.social #SolarEnergy
September 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Sun Day on Sunday

Sun Day is the first-ever national day of action to demand the large-scale deployment of clean energy.

Sunday, Sept. 21, 1-4 p.m.
Civic Works, 3501 Brehms Ln., Baltimore
Free parking & shuttle: 2701 St. Lo Dr.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/sundaybmore

#SolarEnergy #SunDayOfAction
Half of Sun Day sun logo with text in black against a salmon-colored background. The words Sun Day on Sunday are in large type and abut the logo. Below that, text reads Sept. 21, 1 to 4 p.m. Civic Works, 3501 Brehms Lane, Baltimore. Free parking and shuttle: Clifton Mansion, 701 St. Lo Drive. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/sundaybmore. Admission is free, just like the sun. There is a QR code to RSVP in the lower right corner.
September 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM