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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 …
Since Covid-19 first hit, nurses and other healthcare workers on the frontlines have been hailed as heroes. But now some of those same healthcare workers have concerns about the Covid vaccines and risk getting fired. Mary Galantino is one of those registered nurses. An oncology nurse in Reading, Pennsylvania, Mary now finds herself on the …
We the People’s Forum: Should Vaccines Be Mandatory For Healthcare Workers? Read More »
Restricted Attendance: members and guests of Wisconsin Partners Local Focus: Wisconsin Partners There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful …
Local Focus: Idaho de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, where competing candidates attempt to …
Community Debate – Climate Change Debate – Private sector or Government? Read More »
Local Focus: North San Francisco Bay Area Open House for members and prospective members ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum. Thank you.
If you filled out the Braver Politics Interest Form and agreed to organize an BP event, this meeting is for you. This is an opportunity to learn more about BP, and to participate in a Question & Answer session.
About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into …
Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs …
Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs …
Braver Angels is offering a new series to help people navigate politics and their close relationships. Each meeting will feature a pair of loved ones (couple, siblings, parent and adult child, close friends) being interviewed and helped by Braver Angels co-founder, Dr. Bill Doherty, an expert on the family dynamics of political differences. The goal …
Mark Patenaude worked as a janitor and employee at Smith College for 21 years. But that all came to an end after a Black student accused Mark, who is White, and other service workers of racism, igniting a campus controversy that erupted into the larger community and onto Facebook. Mark resigned and later shared snippets …
We the People’s Forum: When Polarization Comes For The Janitor Read More »
Local Focus: Rhode Island An opportunity for Braver Angels members in Rhode Island to get to know each other and discuss what we'd like to see happening locally.
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum. Thank you.
About this Event Resolved: Sex work or prostitution is harmful to those who experience it. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, where competing candidates attempt to win votes. Nor is it a competitive high school or college debate, where people advocate positions in which they may …
Coliseum Debate – National Debate: Sex Work and Prostitution Read More »
Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and …
New and Prospective Organizer Orientation Meeting This meeting is for new and prospective organizers and takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm EST. At the orientations, we explain the responsibilities and rewards of being an organizer, answer questions, and show newcomers how to navigate the website to access helpful resources. ** …
Orientation for Prospective or New Braver Angels Workshop Organizers Read More »
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum. Thank you.
Restricted Attendance: For BA Ambassadors who have completed an Ambassador Orientation Monthly meeting for Braver Angels' Ambassadors
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum. Thank you.
Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and …
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 …
Restricted Attendance: For BA Ambassadors who have completed an Ambassador Orientation Monthly meeting for Braver Angels' Ambassadors
New and Prospective Organizer Orientation Meeting This meeting is for new and prospective organizers and takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm EST. At the orientations, we explain the responsibilities and rewards of being an organizer, answer questions, and show newcomers how to navigate the website to access helpful resources. ** …
Orientation for Prospective or New Braver Angels Workshop Organizers Read More »
About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into …
Restricted Attendance: For BA Ambassadors who have completed an Ambassador Orientation Monthly meeting for Braver Angels' Ambassadors
New and Prospective Organizer Orientation Meeting This meeting is for new and prospective organizers and takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm EST. At the orientations, we explain the responsibilities and rewards of being an organizer, answer questions, and show newcomers how to navigate the website to access helpful resources. ** …
Orientation for Prospective or New Braver Angels Workshop Organizers Read More »
Restricted Attendance: For BA Ambassadors who have completed an Ambassador Orientation Monthly meeting for Braver Angels' Ambassadors
Restricted Attendance: For BA Ambassadors who have completed an Ambassador Orientation Monthly meeting for Braver Angels' Ambassadors
Restricted Attendance: For BA Ambassadors who have completed an Ambassador Orientation Monthly meeting for Braver Angels' Ambassadors
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