Andrew Wig // It sounds like the makings of a reality show, sans the secret alliances, immunity challenges and – crucially – the petty spats: Five liberals and five conservatives are picked to form a circle in an Edina living room. Their mission? Find something in common.
Discussion groups look past political divides in search of common ground in Edina Read More »
Bloom Magazine // On a Saturday morning in December, Republicans and Democrats came together in a Monroe County Public Library meeting room, hoping to learn to better communicate with one another.
Braver Angels: Bringing Red and Blue Together Read More »
The Berkshire Eagle // Is it possible to find civility in a time of strife? Robert Forman and Maureen Bateman are looking for a few good Reds and Blues in the Berkshires.
Robert Forman and Maureen Bateman: You can help close the red/blue divide Read More »
On January 31st, Braver Angels shared a vision of what our politics could be if we were to seek the best in each other, harkening to our common creed. Here’s what it felt like…
A Braver Angels State of the Union Read More »
Braver Angels co-founder Bill Doherty and national leader John Wood, Jr. spoke with educator Drew Perkins of The Teach Thought Podcast about the relationship between critical thinking, depolarization, and challenges in academia, bringing unique insight to tough questions.
The TeachThought Podcast: Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking Read More »
The Berkshire Edge // To the Editor: We are two residents of the Southern Berkshires, a Democratic Clinton voter and a Republican Trump voter.
Looking for a few good Reds and Blues Read More »
Ione Butler, founder of Uplifting Content, and artist and activist Billy Singhas join Ciaran and John to talk about the suite of racial controversies to hit America in the last couple weeks, including the Ralph Northam blackface scandal, Liam Neeson’s shocking admission and congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s perceived anti-Semitic tweets.
Ione Butler, founder of Uplifting Content, and artist and activist Billy Singhas join Ciaran and John to talk about the suite of racial controversies to hit America in the last couple weeks, including the Ralph Northam blackface scandal, Liam Neeson’s shocking admission and congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s perceived anti-Semitic tweets.
Almanac at the Capital, PBS // Twin Cities PBS segment of Almanac at the Capital featuring the Braver Angels Red/Blue Workshop at the Inver Grove Heights Library in January 2019.
Sun Current // We are a group of Edina parents who came together because we are concerned about polarization in our community about how our schools deal with political and social issues.
Letter: Politically diverse parent group addresses polarization in Edina Read More »
Los Angeles Times // Amid conflict, Lincoln sought conciliation. Amid anger, he advocated “charity for all.” Amid despair, he summoned “the braver angels of our nature.”
Today’s leaders should ask themselves: What would Lincoln do? Read More »
St. George News // I came away from this gathering with my principles intact and with a greater love for all of the individuals who made the time to be there. If you’re tired of trading insults online and looking for a way to make a difference, this may be well worth your while.
Perspectives: Fixing America’s growing polarization, my Braver Angels experience Read More »
The Federalist // ‘We’ve reached that point where we view people on the other side of the political divide not only as misguided, but as threats.’
How To Improve The State Of Our Viciously Polarized Union Read More »
Fox News // America is built on the pursuit of a more perfect Union, but today we are yet again on the brink of a civic fissure so deep it threatens our democracy.
Now is our time to remember who we are- now is our time to show America who we are, and what we can be together.
Transcript of Better Angels State of the Union Address Read More »
John and Ciaran are joined by sharp and lively Kim Iversen, former syndicated talk radio show host and co-founder of The Left media network, to talk about immigration, the causes of polarization, special interest influence on politics, Kim’s issues with the Democratic Party as well Donald Trump, and more.
On Immigration, Polarization and Special Interests with Kim Iversen Read More »
John and Ciaran are joined by sharp and lively Kim Iversen, former syndicated talk radio show host and co-founder of The Left media network, to talk about immigration, the causes of polarization, special interest influence on politics, Kim’s issues with the Democratic Party as well Donald Trump, and more.
On Immigration, Polarization and Special Interests with Kim Iversen Read More »
Ciaran O’Connor and John Wood, Jr., with fellow Braver Angels leaders Greg Steinbrecher and Randy Lioz, discuss bias and pile on culture in the wake of the protests involving Covington Catholic High School students and participants in an Indigenous People’s Rally, and the Gillette commercial targeting “toxic masculinity.”
Protests, Pile-Ons and Toxic Masculinity Read More »
Here’s what our vision is for how to grow our Alliance moving forward.
Vision for the Los Angeles Better Angels Alliance Read More »
Radio Canada // Two years after the arrival of President Donald Trump at the White House, the United States is deeply divided.
Collective Therapies in Donald Trump’s Country Read More »
Brown University’s Glenn Loury cross examines John on Braver Angels and the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Talking Across the Divide: Glenn Loury and John Wood, Jr. Read More »
The essence of building a political coalition is finding disparate elements who can find common ground – not on everything, but on something.
Art of the Possible: Arnold Steinberg on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Reform Read More »
MSNBC // Chris Jansing of Voice of the People reports on a Braver Angels Workshop in North Carolina.
MSNBC Reports on Braver Angels Read More »
WUSF News // The idea of civility in politics has become almost a quaint idea in some circles. A nonpartisan group called Braver Angels is advancing the notion that we can talk about our differences – respectfully.
Braver Angels Ascribe To Notion That Civility And Politics Can Coexist Read More »
The Walton Sun // Recently, more than a dozen local political activists from both sides of the spectrum — and some in between — gathered in Dune Allen to practice agreeing to disagree.
Group works to bring civility to politics Read More »
Why Hold a Different Kind of Braver Angels Event?
Sacramento Alliance Holds Media Panel to Increase Exposure Read More »
Atlantic Magazine // One Saturday morning this past fall, a handful of progressive voters were seated in a neat circle, pondering why more people don’t agree with their preferred policy solutions for the country.
The Bipartisan Group That’s Not Afraid of Partisanship Read More »
Five Basic Skills Listen to understand rather than to prepare your rebuttal. If you couldn’t accurately summarize what the other person just said, you haven’t listened. Be curious (“Why you
Ten Better Angels Skills Read More »
A Braver Angels Debate is a highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen carefully to one another, and allow themselves to be touched and perhaps changed by each other’s ideas.
Braver Angels Debates Read More »
The Holidays are stressful enough with busyness, gift buying, and too much family togetherness. But now many families are divided into red and blue political camps. Get these tips for avoiding melt downs during the Holidays.
Better Angels Holiday Tips Read More »
