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An introduction to Braver Angels with some reflective exercises and discussion. This presentation provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principals. During this presentation, participants will: Participate in several discussion activities. Watch a short video with a message from BraverAngels CEO Maury Giles Hear about the personal cost of […]
The Westchester County Alliance presents The Insight Lounge: An afternoon of fun, food, film, and conversations that matter We’ll play a short Braver Angels game, then sit back and watch a documentary, A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy, followed by a discussion. Come meet other alliance folks in a relaxed social setting and make new […]
What does racial justice mean to you?
BMN Beat: How are We Using Music Right Now?
* Local Focus: Colorado Springs, Colorado Join Colorado Springs At-Large Councilmembers David Leinweber, Brian Risley and Lynette Crow-Iverson, along with city staff, for a Braver Angels-facilitated town hall on Tuesday, June 2, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Downtown Center YMCA (207 N Nevada Ave). City leaders invite residents to raise questions and help work […]
* Local Focus: Temecula Valley Join us for some Interfaith dialogue over a burger and beer.
Join us for some Interfaith dialogue over a burger and beer, hosted by the Temecula Valley Alliance. We will have a few guided questions to talk about and enjoy fellowship over a beer. Look for the sign on our table. Free event except you'll need to buy your own beer or soda.
* Local Focus: Kitsap County Washington Discuss how the Republican Party has changed since the WWII Era.
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Christian practices have no place in US government. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Come join us for this free National Debate, in which all participants from across the […]
** Restricted Attendance: ASPEC Members Only Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We […]
** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!
Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.
** Restricted Attendance: Blue-leaning participants; a different workshop can be offered for red-leaning people **Local Focus: Wyoiming This workshop is adapted to use with the Quakers state meeting weekend. Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop: This […]
Hosted by: St. Paul's Episcopal Church Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be […]
About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform, […]
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The US should lower its annual legal immigration cap from the current level of roughly 1 million. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local […]
This one-hour session serves as both an introduction to Braver Angels and provides a “mini-experience” of what happens in one of Braver Angels' longer experiences. During the session, you will be presented with the problem of polarization and learn how Braver Angels workshops are structured to address this problem. You will then get to practice […]
Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]
Restricted Attendance: Registered voters who have applied and been accepted. Local Focus: Congressional District MN-01 About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) […]
Braver Angels SongFaire is a quarterly concert event for musicians to share original songs with one another and with a wider audience online, that connect well with the Braver Angels mission. Artists may perform live or present recorded songs. Our next SongFaire will be on Sunday, June 7, at 2-3:15 pm Pacific time (5-6:15 pm […]
Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]
** Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Area Surrounded By Challenging Issues Every day, the world presses in. Immigration, gun rights, gerrymandering, questions about when life begins. They don’t stay “out there” anymore. They show up in our newsfeeds, our families, our workplaces. They demand a stance, a word, a signal. And when the pressure spikes, it […]
Restricted Attendance: We are welcoming all signed up member of the Equality Caucus Our Equality Caucus monthly member meeting for June will discuss the topic Issues of divisiveness within the LGBTQ community and what are better bridges we could pursue to energize our movement. Visit our Braver Angels Equality Caucus webpage to find question prompts to prepare […]
* Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield and surroundings, Oregon We will divide into pairs and have three, 20-minute, topic-focused conversations, followed by unstructured social time. Find your Braver Angels hosts at an outside table with BA posters.
Come participate in a moderated discussion about US elections. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Note: This event is to be attended in person. Doors will open at 6 pm. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We […]
What better way to kick off the summer of 2026, the 250th birthday of the United States of America, than to discuss whether the three co-equal branches of our Government are working as it was intended in the US Constitution? For each branch, we will discuss strengths, dysfunction and root causes - Legislative - Is […]
Local Focus: State of Michigan The Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering is a chance for Michiganders to learn about and practice Braver Angels skills for “disagreeing better,” i.e. communicating effectively even when there is disagreement. Braver Angels members and the general public are invited to join and share support with each other for depolarizing families and […]
** Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties Practice your depolarizing conversation skills in a Braver Angels casual meet-up, while supporting local businesses. Look for our signs at one of the picnic tables (we will be outside, so be prepared for the weather).
Local Focus: Portland, Oregon Monthly Discussion Meeting for Braver Angels Portland Metro ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
