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U.S. Senate candidate Steven Olikara has already had an impact on American democracy. He joins John Wood, Jr. on the Braver Angels Podcast.
From the Depolarization Movement to the U.S. Senate? | Steven Olikara with John Wood Jr. Read More »
No matter what part of the world he was stationed in, Doug knew in order to find solutions and make a positive impact, he had to understand the culture of the local community and encourage people to work across differences.
A former New Hampshire state legislator is working against ‘knee-bashing politics’ Read More »
Ciaran O’Connor introduces Braver Politics and interviews the former bishop of Newark about religion and politics.
Get to know the Republican representative for Massachusetts’ Second Essex district!
Following their debate at Denison University in Ohio, students agreed that something profound took place and that the experience had changed them. “I’m asking myself how I can carry this forward to other students,” one student said, “and even more, I’m wondering how we can expand and bring it to a multiplicity of campuses.”
About this work, David says, “I think it’s key to be intentional about opening a conversation. Over the next year I’m really excited about increasing our focus on working-class voices and guidance, leveraging the strength of the current We the People’s Project leadership team, and growing ways in which members can share their views and values.”
We must go beyond the anger and vengeance of those who see us as the sinners, and focus on the narratives that create it.
Four Reds with different views of President Trump debate how conservatives should think about the former president.
We cannot trust each other if we cannot tolerate the differences in our points of view. Still, aren’t some views wrong and perhaps dangerous as well? Braver Angels members and followers deserve a clear understanding of the principles that guide us. That is why we have published these Braver Angels Guidelines on Tolerance so that everyone who participates in and observes Braver Angels may understand exactly what informs our editorial and programming decisions.
Introducing the Braver Angels Guidelines on Tolerance Read More »
Ted said “when you put trust back into democracy, you can face difficult problems,” because a tightly-knit society is harder to penetrate. “This is how you prevent foreign governments from pushing buttons, elevating extremism, and driving people further apart.”
“Being exposed to someone with totally different values and trying to see the world through their lens is invigorating,” David said.
Representatives Becky Carney (D) and John Torbett (R) of the North Carolina General Assembly discuss how politicians can work together to foster trust, citizenship, and goodwill.
You may know of Coleman “Coldxman” Hughes as a podcaster and writer—but have you heard his music? Alma Cook asks him about his musical past, present, and future.
The Musical Life of Coleman Hughes | with Alma Cook Read More »
The racial dynamics of American life have been reflected—or perhaps distorted—by entertainment. Joy Donnell and John Wood Jr. explore this legacy of Hollywood.
Racism, Colorism, & the Complicated Legacy of Hollywood | Joy Donnell with John Wood Jr. Read More »
The key to the Central Texas Alliance’s success is its flexibility. “We try to be responsive and meet our members’ needs,” Norman said. “That’s how we keep people engaged.” And they’re always brainstorming ways to reach out.
Get to know Mary Thomas-Vallens, Blue co-chair of Braver Angels’ Orange County/South Bay Alliance!
Every week, BA Media intern Janus Kwong compiles a briefing document for our national media staff’s reference, a guide for thinking through the major news items we and our fellow Americans might have at top of mind.
Each of us is a product of our experiences. Understanding them helps us see that which makes the other human. This seems particularly important to me as we watch the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson unfold.
Ketanji Brown Jackson and the prism of experience Read More »
Get to know Mary Thomas-Vallens, Blue co-chair of Braver Angels’ Orange County/South Bay Alliance!
We think we have the answers—but what happens when we start asking more questions? Mónica Guzmán chats with Ciaran O’Connor about her new book, I Never Thought of It That Way.
The Power of Curiosity | Mónica Guzmán with Ciaran O’Connor Read More »
Every week, BA Media intern Janus Kwong compiles a briefing document for our national media staff’s reference, a guide for thinking through the major news items we and our fellow Americans might have at top of mind.
BA Media Intern, Shania Turner, writes about her tense political relationship with her mother
Teenagers, like most people, feel worn out by the current political climate. Seventeen-year-old Josie Reich has found a new way to be politically engaged.
“Black lives matter enough to view black life through prisms more concerned with truth than with the political interests of professional Democrats and Republicans.”
The crack cocaine era and the spectrum of black experience Read More »
I think it’s safe to say most of us have been involved in heated political discussions with family or friends, whether we initiated them or not. But what flipped the switch from polite family discussions about whose turn is it to go pick up groceries to tense discussions about politics?
We already have the other ingredients that have helped stabilize and soothe Northern Ireland. We have the hope; we Americans are an optimistic people. We also have the intent, as seen abundantly in what Braver Angels and like-minded organizations are pushing so hard for.
Looking Back in Belfast, So We Can Look Forward in Baltimore and Boise Read More »
Every week, BA Media intern Janus Kwong compiles a briefing document for our national media staff’s reference, a guide for thinking through the major news items we and our fellow Americans might have at top of mind.
This week we released an interview with Lorenzo Murphy, once righthand man to one of the most powerful drug dealers in America during the crack cocaine era: Freeway Rick Ross. The crack era gave rise to the phenomenon of mass incarceration, the decline of inner-city life and a new age of distrust between African-American communities and police. Our current controversies over race cannot be understood without an understanding of what happened to America—and black America—during this particular period of time.
The crack cocaine era and the spectrum of black experience Read More »
Freeway Rick Ross’ once right hand man Lorenzo Murphy recalls the crack era.
Cocaine, Black L.A. and the Story of Lorenzo Murphy | with John Wood Jr. Read More »