Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
* 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.
This meeting will feature a visit from Craig Latimer, Supervisor of Elections for Hillsborough County. Bring your questions about voter registration, voting safety and security or any other relevant issue that you may have. Let's practice our Disagreeing Better skills and have a respectful, courageous, and enlightening dialogue! ** This event is open to the […]
Braver Education Liaison Training Session 2: We welcome anyone interested in helping support the Braver Education work - with universities, teens, parents, administrators, teachers, and youth organizations. Come learn how to handle requests and to bring BA events to these stakeholders. Help us meet the demand for our work. Restricted Attendance: Open to Braver Angels […]
Local Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance Summer Social Event
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: Therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum. The Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals Forum brings together therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum to explore the intersection of mental health, politics, and social issues. Our mission is to provide a supportive, nonpartisan space for professional dialogue and shared learning—a place […]
** 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!
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 more aware of their own "inner […]
Join us over pizza to discuss: Is there room for actions of resistance and bridging at the same time? As well as hearing reports back from the convention in Philadelphia this month, let’s consider how we balance our personal enthusiasm and political advocacy with our commitment to the work of bridging the divide, through Braver […]
BA NH Alliance Monthly Discussion Topic: Ask-Me-Anything with the alliance members who attended the 2026 BA National Convention in Philadelphia Please see https://nh.braverangels.org/alliance-events ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Georgia State Monthly Online Discussion: This month's topic: Reflections from the convention, America's 250th birthday, and courageous citizenship
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.
An engaging, interactive & thought-provoking introduction to Braver Angels. Come prepared to meet new friends and explore viewpoints on a variety of issues. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.
As our country gets lost in news bubbles and political silos, do you suspect there must be a better way to talk about hard problems than to stage a fight about them? Braver Conversations use a Parliamentary model to explore—rather than debate—questions people care about. It’s not a contest; there’s no up-or-down vote on a […]
* Local Focus: Utah Ever wondered how “they” can think *that*? An opportunity for Red/Blue pairs to explore how their news sources differ. Questions? Contact Carrie Akston, carriea@braverangels.org See you there! CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT US! This is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels as part of our mission to depolarize America. […]
Local Focus: South Bay area of San Francisco South Bay Braver Angels, significant others, and interested community members are invited to attend a social gathering featuring light refreshments. Bring a folding chair, meet the core team, have some treats, and make new friends.
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: Western Washington How much is the right amount? Classroom use of AI and screen time v. books, paper and pencils. Join local Red, Blue, and Other leaning community members to seek common ground on this issue. Participants will be provided with basic background information on the topic and then will engage in respectful, […]
Local Focus: Braver Angels of North Olympic Peninsula "Free Speech, Fighting Words, and Violence." We will break into small groups to explore questions about free expression, public safety, and respectful dialogue across differences, using a Living Room Conversations format. Have you had a personal experience where free speech was inhibited? Have you ever felt harmed […]
LAPP skills will be reviewed and conversation prompts will be provided to practice LAPP skills.
Braver Angels is not the only group working on communication across differences in Clackamas County. Come join a session offered by a partner organization, The Compassionate Listening Project. We teaches powerful skills for peacemaking. Our curriculum for Compassionate Listening (CL) grew out of our many years of reconciliation work on the ground in Israel and […]
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 […]
In this session we will examine multiple sources of polarization and describe how polarization has affected the country and our faith community. We will work to identify particularly significant aspects of these issues that face individuals and the church. The session will also provide a framework for how we can overcome polarization and see each […]
* Local Focus: Middle of the CA Central Coast Welcome to Braver Angels: Becoming a Courageous Citizen ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Join us for an evening of friendly conversation with BA members and friends in the DMV.
**Local Focus: Minnesota residents The Minnesota State Alliance Open House is a place to bring the curious questions that you wonder about, but might not have someone on the other side you feel safe asking. Our hope is that you feel OK to be “Open and Honest” with your curious questions, to better know ourselves […]
Local Focus: Greater Houston Area The Declaration of Independence at 250: Encountering America’s Founding Text As America marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Braver Angels invites you to spend an evening in thoughtful conversation with one of the most influential documents in American history. The Declaration is familiar to most of us. […]
