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76-Year-Old Activist Unites Seniors to Combat Injustice

1/5/2026

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Lani Ritter Hall, 76, a member of Third Act, organized over 120 Zoom calls to mobilize older adults to protect democracy and address the climate crisis.
These connections help combat loneliness and build community among activists.
Ritter Hall and other participants are driven by concerns about injustices like Roe v. Wade.
The movement faces mental health risks from high-risk activism, prompting emphasis on collective care and shared values.

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Story summary

Lani Ritter Hall, 76, a member of Third Act, organized over 120 Zoom calls to mobilize older adults to protect democracy and address the climate crisis.
These connections help combat loneliness and build community among activists.
Ritter Hall and other participants are driven by concerns about injustices like Roe v. Wade.
The movement faces mental health risks from high-risk activism, prompting emphasis on collective care and shared values.