‘Localizing’ Biden Platform Seen as Key to Democratic Victories in 2024
2024 Elections
‘Localizing’ Biden Platform Seen as Key to Democratic Victories in 2024
2023-11-30 22:30:49
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Democrats hoping to draw lessons from this year’s off-years to apply in 2024 would do well to try to localize the president’s national platform while also continuing to embrace the abortion issue, which still appears to be working... Read More

Is Big, Bold Centrism Back in Style?
Political News
Is Big, Bold Centrism Back in Style?
2023-04-05 21:12:12
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — To be perfectly honest, 2022 did not seem to be the year of the centrist Democrat, or Republican or anything. Week after week, it seemed, another moderate raised the white flag, tired — exhausted, really — of being... Read More

Study Finds US Can Gain Durable Competitive Advantage by Investing in Clean Energy
Economy
Study Finds US Can Gain Durable Competitive Advantage by Investing in Clean Energy
2022-09-19 12:49:49
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Strategic investments in six key “clean” technologies could yield “massive and lasting benefit” for the U.S. economy by mid-century, a new report says. The study, commissioned by Third Way, a D.C.-based think tank, and Breakthrough Energy, and researched... Read More

<strong>Advocates Urge International Energy Agency to Remove Paywalls, Open Access to Data </strong>
Climate
Advocates Urge International Energy Agency to Remove Paywalls, Open Access to Data 
2022-03-04 20:47:07
by Reece Nations

BERKELEY, Calif. — Organizations including the Breakthrough Institute and Third Way joined open data advocates in calling for the International Energy Agency to share its data hidden behind paywalls. In a letter sent on Thursday, a group of 64 organizations... Read More

Biden Orders Federal Vehicles, Buildings to Use Renewable Energy by 2050
Climate
Biden Orders Federal Vehicles, Buildings to Use Renewable Energy by 2050
2021-12-08 22:51:28
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — It wasn’t noted on his public schedule today, but President Joe Biden on Wednesday rolled out a plan to make the federal government carbon neutral by 2050. “The federal government faces broad exposure to the mounting risks and... Read More

Third Way Finds Build Back Better Provisions Would Lower Families’ Costs by Thousands
Think Tanks
Third Way Finds Build Back Better Provisions Would Lower Families’ Costs by Thousands
2021-12-02 22:36:20
by Reece Nations

SAN ANTONIO — Third Way, a D.C.- based think tank, released an analysis of the Build Back Better Act on Wednesday that predicts a two-parent family of four would get a tax cut and have lower costs of up to... Read More

New Dems Push Build Back Better Act as Solution to Inflation
Political News
New Dems Push Build Back Better Act as Solution to Inflation
2021-11-19 15:51:00
by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON — Leaders from the New Democrat Coalition and the public policy think tank Third Way participated in a press call hosted by Invest in America Action on Thursday to share their support for the Build Back Better Act’s passage.... Read More

Redistricting Process Faces ‘Uncharted Territory’ Ahead of 2022 Midterms
Think Tanks
Redistricting Process Faces ‘Uncharted Territory’ Ahead of 2022 Midterms
2021-06-28 15:35:47
by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON - Third Way, a D.C.- based think tank, hosted a virtual event Thursday with experts examining how the upcoming redistricting battles will define the 2022 midterms. The event featured Genevieve Van Cleve, director of the Texas branch of “All... Read More

Democrats Hopes in 2022 Hinge on Voters of Color, Analysis Finds
Think Tanks
Democrats Hopes in 2022 Hinge on Voters of Color, Analysis Finds
2021-06-14 15:36:26
by Reece Nations

An analysis of the 2020 election conducted by several prominent Democratic advocacy groups determined that voters of color played critical roles in key races, among other findings. The report — conducted jointly by The Collective PAC, The Third Way and... Read More

Third Way Proposes New Classification System of Higher Ed Outcomes
Think Tanks
Third Way Proposes New Classification System of Higher Ed Outcomes
2021-03-05 15:36:46
by Sara Wilkerson

WASHINGTON - A new report from Third Way, released this week, calls on lawmakers and researchers to prioritize and protect college students’ return-on-investment as the higher education sector continues to feel the impact of COVID..   In “Paying More for Less?... Read More

Third Way Hosts First Installment of Virtual “Wine with Wonks” Series
Think Tanks
Third Way Hosts First Installment of Virtual "Wine with Wonks" Series
2020-12-04 15:12:31
by Sara Wilkerson

WASHINGTON – Third Way, a Washington D.C.- based think tank, launched its inaugural “Wine with Wonks” virtual series this week that features scholars from its ACADEMIX Upshot series in an effort to promote their research and explore various education topics... Read More

Wind Energy Labor Pact Viewed as Sign of What Biden Economy Will Look Like
Economy
Wind Energy Labor Pact Viewed as Sign of What Biden Economy Will Look Like
2020-11-20 15:08:27
by Dan McCue

Ørsted, the Danish renewable energy group, and the North America's Building Trades Unions have entered into a pact to train an offshore wind construction workforce as the firm eyes construction of a series of wind farm projects up and down... Read More

America Will Likely Have to Wait for Biden Cabinet Picks
Political News
America Will Likely Have to Wait for Biden Cabinet Picks
2020-11-10 21:06:31
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - President-elect Joe Biden wasted no time in assembling the new coronavirus task force he unveiled Monday, but it will likely be early December before the majority of Americans learn who the new president has picked for his cabinet.... Read More

Third Way Offers Lawmakers Insight into America’s New Education Landscape
Education
Third Way Offers Lawmakers Insight into America’s New Education Landscape
2020-09-24 21:21:33
by Sara Wilkerson

Third Way recently added new additions to its ACADEMIX Upshot series, a short-form research series dedicated to examining the impact of COVID-19 on America’s education system. Academic experts across the country have contributed to Third Way’s series since it first... Read More

Think Tank Sees Keeping Economy Tied to COVID-19 Key to Defeating Trump in November
2020 Elections
Think Tank Sees Keeping Economy Tied to COVID-19 Key to Defeating Trump in November
2020-08-28 19:57:53
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Though former Vice President Joe Biden continues to ride high in polls after two weeks of political conventions, the key to defeating President Donald Trump in November will be in the focus on how a booming U.S. economy... Read More

Third Way: Biden Will Win If He Can ‘Seal the Deal’ With Undecided Suburban Voters
2020 Elections
Third Way: Biden Will Win If He Can 'Seal the Deal' With Undecided Suburban Voters
2020-07-31 18:50:44
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Four months out from Election Day, Democrats appear on the upswing in America's increasingly diverse suburbs. But to seal the deal, and secure the White House, presumptive nominee Joe Biden needs to win over the one-in-five suburban voters... Read More

Third Way Presents Strategists’ Views on Engaging the Latino Voter
Campaigns
Third Way Presents Strategists’ Views on Engaging the Latino Voter
2020-06-15 15:59:12
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON - The Latino voter may well determine the outcome of ballot races across the country this year, however, it’s a mistake to consider this population a single-issue constituency election strategists said at a recent virtual forum hosted by Third... Read More

Crucial Suburbs Not Defined by ‘Ozzie and Harriet’ Anymore
Think Tanks
Crucial Suburbs Not Defined by 'Ozzie and Harriet' Anymore
2020-04-09 21:01:52
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - While Republicans and Democrats alike concede the road to the White House is paved through America's suburbs, what's less clear is how much they truly understand this rapidly changing portion of the electorate. For decades, the suburbs were... Read More

Most Reasonable Path to Senate Flip Is Trouncing of Trump, Think Tank Says
Think Tanks
Most Reasonable Path to Senate Flip Is Trouncing of Trump, Think Tank Says
2020-02-12 21:19:49
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The start of primary season tends to focus the mind on the race for the White House, but if Democrats want to retake control of the U.S. Senate as well, they need to be looking at a decisive... Read More

Third Way Encourages Centrist Allies to Embrace Opportunity 2020
2020 Elections
Third Way Encourages Centrist Allies to Embrace Opportunity 2020
2019-06-18 20:47:17
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Third Way, the centrist Democratic think-tank based in Washington, D.C., took its message to Charleston, South Carolina Monday and Tuesday, rallying its supporters and bolstering its efforts to keep the party from veering too far left ahead of... Read More

Poll Finds Most Likely Democratic Primary Voters Want to Back Coalition Builder
2020 Elections
Poll Finds Most Likely Democratic Primary Voters Want to Back Coalition Builder
2019-04-01 22:18:12
by Dan McCue

A majority of likely Democratic primary voters want above all else in 2020 to beat President Donald Trump and say the way to do it is by supporting a centrist candidate with broad appeal rather than one trying to move... Read More

Study Asks, What If Postsecondary Graduation Rates Mirrored High School Completion?
Education
Study Asks, What If Postsecondary Graduation Rates Mirrored High School Completion?
2019-03-29 23:49:28
by Dan McCue

A recent study by Third Way, an independent and centrist think tank based in Washington, DC, focuses on the potential economic and personal benefits that would be attained if policies were enacted to push the rate of postsecondary completion up... Read More

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