Braver Angels Dispatch

I love John Wood.  He’s become one of my best friends, conservative or liberal, within Braver Angels.  If he decides in the future to run again for public office as

The social media landscape may be the Wild West of political conversation. But if we have some basic ground rules, and make an effort to bring our best selves to the discussion, it’s possible to raise the level of our discourse, and maybe provide an example that can start to move the needle—just a little bit—in the larger online conversation.

Why did discussion of a principle we all agreed with (non-violence) wind up polarizing us?

Molid, my Lyft driver, emanated an electric gratitude for life and all its blessings and his story reminded me of what is possible.

Greetings from the social media desk as I, the lead social media manager for Braver Angels, step out from behind the pixelated curtain to write a quick dispatch.

Here’s what our vision is for how to grow our Alliance moving forward.

I joined Braver Angels to help depolarize America – to help America. I am finding that in the process I am expanding my circle of friends – some red, some blue – and that is a real “Better Angles” benefit – that benefits me as much as benefits America.

A little walk in the woods in America’s National Parks could help remind us what we’re here for.

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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.

Goals for these Conversations You learn about the perspectives, feelings, and experiences of someone you care about who differs from you politically. You have a sense of satisfaction about how