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National Debate: Red/Blue at BA
May 5 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Is the Red/Blue dichotomy the heart of Braver Angels’ success, or is it a limitation we’ve outgrown? Since its founding, Braver Angels has relied on the Red/Blue framework to bring Americans together across the partisan divide. Proponents argue that the framework is a vital tool that ensures viewpoint diversity in all we do–creating structured environments where diverse perspectives can be heard and challenged with civility. Critics, however, worry that this binary approach is outdated amidst an increasingly complex political landscape. They argue that the Red/Blue divide may simplify or even erase the viewpoints of those who don’t fit neatly into either category.
What do you think? Is Red/Blue balance the best way to ensure true viewpoint diversity, or is it time to look beyond the dichotomy? In this debate, we will use our model to turn inward and explore the future of our movement. Join us May 5th at 8 pm ET to share your perspective on Resolved: The Red/Blue dichotomy is the best way to ensure viewpoint diversity at Braver Angels.
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The Red/Blue dichotomy is the best way to ensure viewpoint diversity at Braver Angels
Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels’ stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution.
Register below. After registration, you will be emailed the Zoom link to attend the event. Keep an eye out! Questions? Email debates@braverangels.org
You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. This is a highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen carefully to one another, and allow themselves to be touched and perhaps changed by each other’s ideas. When done well, everyone walks out a little closer to the truth, more aware of the validity in opposing views, and with tighter community relationships.
To learn more about our debates, you can take a look at our Quick Start Guide and this video about the spirit of a Braver Angels Debate. For further information, including to find additional upcoming events or view recordings of some of our past debates, please visit: https://braverangels.org/what-we-do/debates/.
This debate is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels, a 501(c)(3) non-profit as part of our mission to depolarize America. We invite you to consider a gift to Braver Angels; all donations are tax-deductible. Your support will allow us to offer more workshops and debates with the ultimate goal of uniting America.
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