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    Common Ground Workshop: Points of Agreement on Immigration Policy

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of Greenwich
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    Greenwich, CT Greenwich

    * Restricted Attendance: We aim for balanced participation: 4–8 Reds and 4–8 Blues and up to 10 spaces for observers/alternates. 2 moderators and approximately 4 other Braver Angels Volunteers * Local Focus: Residents of Fairfield County, CT About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NV
    Setting: Hybrid
    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Reno 780 Del Monte Ln., Reno

    Monthly Statewide Alliance meeting for education and practice conversations in the Braver Angels way on various subjects of interest to the group. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Arguments into Discussions

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum 20 West St, Northampton

    Local Focus: This workshop is offered in support of civil political, and civic discussion in Northampton, MA Want to feel heard?   This free, two-hour event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from escalating into arguments.  These skills are especially helpful during these polarized times -with friends, family members, work colleagues, at school, […]

    Resolved: Amend the New Mexico State Constitution to provide legislators a salary equal to the state’s annual median household income.

    Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance
    State/Region: NM
    Setting: In-person
    Taylor Ranch Library 5700 Bogart Street Northwest, Albuquerque

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Amend the New Mexico State Constitution to provide legislators a salary equal to the state's annual median household income. 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 […]

    Red/Blue Workshop

    Host Organization: Unity Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Manteca Interfaith Community Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    St. Paul's United Methodist Church 910 E North Street, Manteca

    Local Focus: Bringing the citizens of Manteca together Join neighbors from across the political spectrum on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Manteca for a Braver Angels Red-Blue Workshop, hosted by the Manteca Interfaith Community Appeal, where conservatives and liberals share their stories, listen to one another, and look for […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: In-person
    Central Congregation United Church of Christ 2676 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This […]

    Families and Politics – Westerville, OH

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    St Matthew's Episcopal Church 30 E College Avenue, Westerville

    Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

    Central OH Alliance – When does political speech go too far?

    Host Organization: Central Ohio
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Tremont Branch Upper Arlington Public Library - Meeting Room B 2800 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington

    Local Focus: Central OH Braver Angels Central Ohio Alliance - When does political speech go too far? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    WORLD PREMIERE OF AN AMERICAN MASS, A CHORAL COMPOSITION

    Host Organization: West Metro Alliance
    Partner Org(s): MPLS (imPulse)
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth

    Braver Angels members and friends are invited to the world premiere of An American Mass, at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 25, at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth. The choral work, by Minnesota composer Paul Winchester, is presented by MPLS (imPulse) in partnership with Braver Angels. An American Mass, patterned […]

    How Can California’s Economy Work Without Illegal Immigrants?

    Host Organization: Bay Area Super Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    The California economy employs 1.7 million illegal immigrants. Bring your ideas to discuss living without them or making them legal. In our breakout rooms, we'll explore this topic further with questions such as: 1. If the Federal government deported all illegal immigrants in California, what effect would that have on the economy? 2. With illegal […]

    Come Together by Sharing The Soundtrack of Your Life

    Host Organization: BA National - Music
    Partner Org(s): Come Together Music Project , Derate The Hate Podcast
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Presented by Braver Angels Music, Derate The Hate Podcast, The Come Together Music Project, and based on the work of facilitator Shaka Mitchell, this event uses personal playlists and shared musical memories to bridge divides and foster human connection in a polarized era. Rather than driving political agreement, the sessions aim to build empathy across […]

    Meeting with Maine Sec of State: Election Integrity

    Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
    State/Region: ME
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    We are a week away from election day. We recognize people are concerned about election security and integrity. Maine's Sec of State Shenna Bellows will address how elections are conducted and why they are safe. We will also have discussion in breakout rooms. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests […]

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall: Medford OR

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: Hybrid
    Medford Library 205 S. Central Ave, Medford

    Local Focus: Medford Oregon and greater Jackson County Oregon As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state, will be followed by "Common Ground […]

    The Illinois legislature should establish an independent, nonpartisan redistricting commission charged with eliminating safe Congressional seats and maximizing electoral competitiveness.

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Glenview Public Library
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview

    Local Focus: Illinois Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The Illinois legislature should establish an independent, nonpartisan redistricting commission charged with eliminating safe Congressional seats and maximizing electoral competitiveness. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. […]

    MoCo Alliance monthly meeting: A House United preview

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Kensington Park Library 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington

    Montgomery County (Md) Alliance Monthly Meeting: Braver Angels is beginning its second decade the way it started its first one—with a new documentary film, A House United, demonstrating the depolarizing power of what we do. And we in the MoCo Alliance have a unique opportunity to preview the film and to meet the filmmaker virtually […]

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, guided discussion on a topic of general interest. No registration required. We do not meet in December. For more information regarding this month’s event, contact the organizer. […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    St. Mark's Lutheran Church 200 S Main St, Washington

    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 […]

    Michigan Family Dinner

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Panera Bread Livonia 37800 W 6 Mile Rd, Livonia

    Local Focus: Michigan *Please Note: Location Change* The entire country is watching Michigan! How will you proceed these next months as we approach the general election? Let’s talk about how we can be a louder healing voice in our communities as we find ways to connect despite our differences- Join us for the Michigan Family […]

    Depolarizing and Communication

    Depolarizing and Communication

    Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
    State/Region: ME
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    This event shows us how to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing and for constructively intervening in conversations […]

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall: Grants Pass OR

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: Hybrid
    Anne G. Basker Auditorium 600 N W 6th Street, Grants Pass

    Local Focus: Grants Pass Oregon and greater Josephine County Oregon As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state, will be followed by "Common […]

    A House United Screening, Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Maureen B. Gauzza Library 11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to […]

    Fraud, Fuel Prices, and Foreign Policy: What’s Driving Your Vote?

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Advent United Methodist Church 3945 Lexington Avenue South, Eagan

    Join the Braver Angels Dakota County Alliance for a constructive conversation about the November election. Fraud, fuel prices, foreign policy, or something else entirely. What's driving your vote, and why? We'll talk about issues, not candidates. The goal is to understand each other, not to change minds. Reds, blues, and everyone in between are welcome. […]

    Alliance Meeting – Braver Angels Mid-Willamette Valley

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Benton Community Foundation - Jordan Leadership & Learning Center 340 NW 5th St., Corvallis

    October Alliance Meeting: We'll continue our conversation about trust in elections. Please see our website events page for more details. https://mid-willamette.braverangels.org/alliance-events/upcoming-events

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Host Organization: Ely Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Ely Community Center 27 E 2nd Ave, Ely

    Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    A House United, National Screening

    Host Organization: BA National - Partnerships
    Partner Org(s): JoJo Film , Disagree Better , BYU Broadcasting
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    Civic Scholars Council Seminar: From Subject to Citizen

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Who are we as a people and a nation? Is Courageous Citizenship in our DNA? The answer should be a resounding yes! American history is replete with examples of ordinary citizens coming together, many times across deep divisions, to improve life for themselves, their families, their communities, and their country. From the high-stakes internal struggle […]

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** 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!

    A House United Screening, Tucson, AZ

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
    State/Region: AZ
    Setting: In-person
    San Pedro Chapel Event Center 5230 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to […]

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    Resolved: America should stop nation building.

    Host Organization: BA National - Debates
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    At the start of his second term in office, President Trump and his administration withdrew funding for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with a small portion of USAID's functions being transferred to the Department of State. These extensive changes prepare the way for accurate disagreement and productive debate about the United States' […]