The Transformative Power of Braver Angels College Debates (ACTA)
April Lawson discusses Braver Angels with ACTA (American Council of Trustees and Alumni) and their partnership in the College Debates program.
News
News coverage of Braver Angels
Bridging the divide: How you can help heal a polarized Ohio, starting right now
The USA TODAY Network Ohio is partnering with Braver Angels, a nonprofit founded in the wake of the 2016 election to help reunite “red” and “blue” America.
Hold America Together
A message from Braver Angels’ President, David Blankenhorn, on the events of January 06, 2021.
Braver Angels Helps Politically Divided Couples Mend Their Relationships Through Workshops
Braver Angels is a bipartisan nonprofit that aims to create dialogue across political lines, and believes that couples can learn to respectfully disagree.
The election’s clear mandate
David Blankenhorn believes the collapse of partisan goodwill is only a symptom of a collapse of trust in one another – and he wants to fix it.
Crazy Amazing Humans Podcast — “Calling All Braver Angels”
Randy Lioz talks about his experience joining Braver Angels.
Applying couples therapy techniques to help heal America’s fractured political relationship (CBS This Morning)
A family therapist has the tools for you and your loved ones to survive the next few weeks
How We Can Reconcile With Each Other When Our Politics Are So Polarized
Sharp political divisions have disconnected us from friends and family. Here’s how to find common ground again.
How to navigate awkward political conversations at Thanksgiving dinner after a tense election
Sharp political divisions have disconnected us from friends and family. Here’s how to find common ground again.
The Karens: Can Friendship Trump Politics?
There is one thing on which The Karens really don’t agree: politics, and in particular, Donald Trump.
From a Faith Perspective: Managing post-election anger
Regardless of political affiliation, we all know much is at stake: our future well-being, our prosperity, and our transcendent values about what America stands for.
Braver Angels learn to cross political, religious divides
Just before the pandemic lockdowns, David Rowell and Bruce France were spurred by their religious beliefs to found a Braver Angels chapter in the Capital Region.
What a Democracy is All About
Ames Braver Angels group seeks to build understanding between political groups
How to Talk Politics Without Wrecking Relationships
A family therapist has the tools for you and your loved ones to survive the next few weeks
Sticks and Stones Will Break America Unless We Use Our Words
For reds and blues to listen to each other, they first need to be heard themselves
Braver Angels Working to Build a More United United States
Steve Saltwick with the Central Texas Chapter of Braver Angels talks about what they want to change to bring people back together.
Bill Doherty on Preserving Healthy Relationships
Braver Angels co-founder Bill Doherty on maintaining healthy relationships during COVID-19.
The Right Way to Talk across Divides
“Conversational receptiveness” can be learned
JAMS Foundation Recognizes Braver Angels for Bridging Divide of Political Polarization
The JAMS Foundation’s 12th Annual Warren Knight Distinguished Service Award was recently presented to Braver Angels, along with a $25,000 grant.
Marisa Guttoso on LinkedIn: The importance of Civil Discourse
What I love about Braver Angels workshops is that you can come with your own perspective and views on various topics, and you get to leave with those same views and opinions.
Patheos: What I Learned From Attending A Political Depolarization Workshop
“It actually worked!” “Today I attended a workshop that aimed to reduce polarization between Democrats and Republicans. It was through the Braver Angels organization, which offers a variety of depolarization workshops and …
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Bridging the Bitter Divide Between Red and Blue
Employing some strategies used in couples therapy, one group’s mission since 2016 has been to try and heal the bitter divide between liberals and conservatives in the country, urging them to find common ground and avoid labels. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
City Pages: After Trump: A Minnesota movement invites divided America to marriage counseling
An excellent piece in Minnesotta-based City Pages website on the impact of a local Braver Angels workshop on participants from all political perspectives. “Braver Angels’ depolarization workshops—named after a line …
The Dove Media: Abortion workshop that featured pro-life and pro-choice advocates
Braver Angels abortion workshop featured on Christian TV channel The Dove!
Duluth News-Tribune: Saying ‘Those people’ isn’t helping. Grassroots nonprofit aims to ease political disagreements
Braver Angels group helps political parties work together. A workshop is planned for Feb. 10 in Duluth.
Leading By Example
Here’s a crazy concept: Democrats and Republicans can be friends.
Depolarizing American Politics
Group uses marriage counseling techniques to bring red and blue together on the eve of the New Mexico legislative session
Our View: Find out how to bridge the red-blue divide
Why can’t these people just talk to each other?
Bridging the Political Divide
Director of Public Outreach, John Wood, Jr. appeared on CTV News to talk Braver Angels role in civic society, and goals for the 2020 election year.
Congratulations, Frederick!
Out of curiosity, I recently attended a Braver Angels workshop here in Frederick…
