Third Way
Think TanksDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
Third Way is a national think tank based in Washington, District of Columbia, focused on developing and promoting center-left policy ideas. Its work is grounded in mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, and security, and it seeks to re-imagine policies, strategies, and coalitions to advance those goals in the 21st century. As a mid-sized organization, it combines policy research with strategic advocacy aimed at persuading a broad audience across government, media, and civil society. Its target audience includes elected officials, scholars, advocates, and other influential voices who shape public policy. The group positions itself as a centrist force in the think-tank landscape, seeking to influence the national debate by linking rigorous analysis to an understanding of the American middle. In April 2026 it announced the appointment of Frank Sharry as Senior Fellow, reflecting ongoing leadership expansion.