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Braver Citizens

Everyone has a role in fixing our country’s divide

“We the People”—the first words of the U.S. Constitution—capture the essence of being a Braver Citizen. Citizenship is the common thread that connects all of us as Americans. We are a nation bound not by race or religion, but by the shared values of freedom, liberty, and equality. We envision an America with respectful embrace of political disagreements, where civic friendship flourishes and competing perspectives strengthen our nation. Our goal is not to change people’s views of issues, but to change their views of each other. 

Braver Citizens bring this vision to life. In Braver Angels, you’ll build relationships across the political spectrum, strengthen your community, and lead with the Braver Angels Way. Your voice matters. No matter where you live or what your background is, you can make a difference. Join us.

Building a Stronger Country Starts With You

In Your Community

Start an Alliance

Learn what it takes to start an alliance in your local area.

Volunteer

Find out ways to help your local alliance and state take action.

Find an Alliance

If none are listed, contact your State Coordinator or consider starting one!

Wish to donate to an alliance or state?

Making an Impact

Wynette and David

Do you have what it takes to ‘Walk A Mile In My News’?

With “Walk A Mile In My News,” liberals and conservatives break out of their media silos by reading articles across the political divide and getting to know someone who appreciates them. Are you brave enough to try this Braver Angels workshop?

Clubs & Caucuses

Together, we can learn better ways to communicate conservative values and identify areas where we can find common ground with our more liberal and progressive friends. Learn more about the Red Caucus.

We are members of the LGBTQ communities, across generations and regions of the United States, that hold diverse views about issues affecting our communities. Learn more about the Equality Caucus.

We are members of any religious, faith, or spiritual affiliation, identity, or belief, whose faith/spirituality in some way motivates or influences our involvement with building trust. Learn more about the Faith Caucus.

Our group seeks out opportunities that capitalize on our veteran relationships and access to veteran organizations to further spread the Braver Angels mission. Learn more about the Military & Veterans Group.

We discuss psychotherapy topics following the BA Way, provide training in emotional awareness to Braver Angels staff and volunteers, and provide mediation for disputes between Braver Angels volunteer leaders. Learn more about the MHP Forum.

Braver Angels Music Community is constantly working to engage musicians in the work of bridge-building and weave music into other Braver Angels efforts. Learn more about the Music Community.

A working-class coalition of conservatives, progressives, and independents working to make our voices heard and find common-ground solutions to common problems. Learn more about We The People’s Project.

The movies we choose may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides of the political spectrum. Learn more about the Film Club.

Find member-recommended readings on topics such as race, religion, politics, conversations and more, as well as a list of Braver Angels papers and reports. Learn more about the Library & Book Club.

The Scholars Council performs the essential task of convening scholars and public intellectuals to help lead the movement for more goodwill in our politics and society. Learn more about the Scholars Council.

Braver Angels Technology Lab is a collaborative of Braver Angels members and technologists working to reduce affective polarization at scale. Learn more about the Technology Lab.

Together, we can learn better ways to communicate conservative values and identify areas where we can find common ground with our more liberal and progressive friends. Learn more about the Red Caucus.

We are members of the LGBTQ communities, across generations and regions of the United States, that hold diverse views about issues affecting our communities. Learn more about the Equality Caucus.

We are members of any religious, faith, or spiritual affiliation, identity, or belief, whose faith/spirituality in some way motivates or influences our involvement with building trust. Learn more about the Faith Caucus.

Our group seeks out opportunities that capitalize on our veteran relationships and access to veteran organizations to further spread the Braver Angels mission. Learn more about the Military & Veterans Group.

We discuss psychotherapy topics following the BA Way, provide training in emotional awareness to Braver Angels staff and volunteers, and provide mediation for disputes between Braver Angels volunteer leaders. Learn more about the MHP Forum.

Braver Angels Music Community is constantly working to engage musicians in the work of bridge-building and weave music into other Braver Angels efforts. Learn more about the Music Community.

A working-class coalition of conservatives, progressives, and independents working to make our voices heard and find common-ground solutions to common problems. Learn more about We The People’s Project.

The movies we choose may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides of the political spectrum. Learn more about the Film Club.

Find member-recommended readings on topics such as race, religion, politics, conversations and more, as well as a list of Braver Angels papers and reports. Learn more about the Library & Book Club.

The Scholars Council performs the essential task of convening scholars and public intellectuals to help lead the movement for more goodwill in our politics and society. Learn more about the Scholars Council.

Braver Angels Technology Lab is a collaborative of Braver Angels members and technologists working to reduce affective polarization at scale. Learn more about the Technology Lab.

Projects & Initiatives

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