Third Way is a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas.

Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, and security. But we identify as center-left, because we see that space in U.S. politics as offering the only real path for advancing those ideals in the century ahead.

Our agenda is ambitious, aspirational, and actionable. It is built on the bedrock belief that for political movements to succeed in our political system, they must relentlessly re-imagine their policies, strategies, and coalitions.

We are fighting for opportunity, so everyone has the chance to earn a good life; progress on social issues, so all have the freedom to live the lives they choose; and security, so we are protected from 21st century global threats.

Our competitive advantage lies in our high-impact advocacy campaigns that combine rigorous policy research with a unique and incisive understanding of the vast American middle—the people who ultimately decide majorities and provide mandates for change. We design our work to persuade elected officials, intellectuals, advocates, the media, and others with political influence.

Winner of the 2013 North American Think Tank of the Year by Prospect Magazine, Britain’s leading monthly current affairs magazine, for its ‘original, influential, and rigorous work on the most pressing challenges facing people, governments, and businesses.’ Third Way’s impact on the debate has prompted Reuters to opine: "Third Way is the future of think tanks"​ and The New York Times to note that the organization “has become a constant presence in Washington.” POLITICO’s Mike Allen wrote that Third Way is “the moderate voice of the progressive movement.” And Greg Easterbrook of The Atlantic observed that Third Way “is rapidly emerging as Washington’s most important beyond-ideology think tank.”

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Third Way's headquarters in Washington, DC, United States

This department oversees the management and development of fellowship initiatives and activities.

Fellowship Programs

The Leadership Team at Third Way drives the organization's strategic vision and policy agenda, ensuring alignment with its center-left values. Comprised of senior executives with expertise in economic policy, social issues, and public affairs, the team fosters high-impact advocacy campaigns and cultivates strategic partnerships to influence national discourse and mobilize support for progressive reforms. Through their collaborative leadership, they work to advance modern ideas that resonate with the American middle, shaping a sustainable path for political change.

Leadership Team

This department focuses on developing and advocating for policies related to climate change and energy management.

Climate Policy

The Development and External Affairs team at Third Way is responsible for enhancing the organization's visibility and engagement through strategic events and effective communication. This team collaborates on fundraising initiatives, manages relationships with donors and stakeholders, and creates compelling visual content to support Third Way's advocacy campaigns. By fostering partnerships and promoting the organization's mission, they play a crucial role in advancing center-left ideas within the political landscape.

Development and External Affairs

This department focuses on research and analysis in economic and fiscal policy areas.

Economic Policy

The Research and Analysis team at Third Way conducts in-depth policy research and analysis to inform and shape the organization’s advocacy efforts. This team synthesizes data and insights across various domains, including social policy, political strategy, and national security, to develop actionable recommendations that resonate with the American middle. By employing rigorous methodologies and innovative thinking, they aim to influence key stakeholders and advance center-left ideas in the national discourse.

Research and Analysis

This department oversees the coordination and execution of various operational activities to ensure efficient business processes.

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Climate Policy

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Economic Policy

Research and Analysis

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