Braver Angels

Arriving at the Grand Divide | Jonathan Haidt, John Wood Jr. and April Lawson (YouTube)

Braver Angels leaders John Wood, Jr. and April Lawson are joined by author, social psychologist and Braver Angels board member Jonathan Haidt to discuss the historical and psychological paths by which the United States has found itself looking over the cliff of chaotic social divisions – and wrestle with how we forge a positive path into the future.

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Announcing the Winners of the Braver Angels Songwriting Contest

08/02/2020 No Comments

We are astounded by how many members of Braver Angels showed the courage to express themselves through music—especially in these difficult and divisive times. Thank you to everyone who contributed their voice to build this movement!

America’s Public Forum: The Future of Black America with Glenn Loury, Sherlett Hendy Newbill and Nel Glover with John Wood, Jr.

08/02/2020 No Comments

What is the future of Black America?

Voices in the Voids: Yet More Selected Songs from the BA Songwriting Contest

07/30/2020 No Comments

This article, however, features speakers across a racial rather than a partisan divide. For this conversation, the white speaker is Cameron Swallow, a Braver Angels leader and local bluegrass musician in Wisconsin. The Black speaker is Austin Willacy, a professional songwriter, musician, and activist near Oakland, California.