Events from 07/04/2020 – 01/26/2021 – Braver Angels

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Forum for Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals

Host Organization: SIG - Mental Health Professionals
Setting: Online
Online US

* Restricted Attendance: Mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, life coaches, registered counselors, and school counselors. This forum is open to mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, life coaches, registered counselors, and school counselors.

Families and Politics (CO – Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance/Reclaiming Civility)

Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
Partner Org(s): Reclaiming Civility
State/Region: CO
Setting: In-person

Local Focus: Colorado Springs area 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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better (PA – Braver Angels Southeast Pennsylvania Alliance)

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southeast Pennsylvania Alliance
State/Region: PA
Setting: In-person
Freedom Business Center 630 Freedom Business Center Drive, King of Prussia

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 Community Debate: Student gender ID in public schools: roles of parents and state (CO – Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance)

Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
Partner Org(s): Reclaiming Civility
State/Region: CO
Setting: In-person

Local Focus: Colorado Springs area Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event Resolved: Resolved: Public schools should prioritize parental input over state mandates when […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better (BA National – Workshops)

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
Setting: Online

Note: This event is to be attended online. 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 side […]

Common Ground – Immigration (NY – Long Island Alliance/Crossing Party Lines)

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
Partner Org(s): Crossing Party Lines
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Huntington Public Library 338 Main St, Huntington

About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. 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 or abortion. Together participants talk about their […]

Common Ground – Immigration

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
Partner Org(s): Crossing Party Lines
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Huntington Public Library 338 Main St, Huntington

About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. 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 or abortion. Together participants talk about their […]

How Legislators Try to Build Bridges

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

It's been a long and sometimes contentious legislative session and this month, only a few days after the end of the session the leaders of the Maine House of Representatives will join us to share how they try to make efforts to communicate and negotiate even during sometimes tough times.

Dollars & Dialogue: The Search for Common Ground on the Federal Budget

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Jerry's Foods Upstairs Meeting Room 7760 Hargis Parkway, Woodbury

Join us for what promises to be a lively, enlightening and useful discussion about the federal budget. We'll begin by reviewing some basics about federal spending as many of us haven't paid much attention to this massive thing and are feeling a little lost. Don't worry if you don't know squat about the federal budget. […]

Michigan Braver Angels Family Dinner

Host Organization: State
State/Region: MI
Setting: In-person
Panera Bread- Oakland Mall Parking lot 390 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy

* Local Focus: Michigan Looking to connect with others in a relaxed, welcoming environment? Join us for the Michigan Family Dinner Meet-Up! This in-person gathering is a space to build on the conversations we’ve had in virtual meetings and other Braver Angels events, get to know each other better, and practice the skills we’re learning […]

Community Conversation: Should the government regulate social media?

Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance
Partner Org(s): Laramie County Library, Wyoming State Museum, Wyoming Humanities, Civic Season
State/Region: WY
Setting: In-person
Laramie County Library Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne

Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event Resolved: The benefits of regulating social media outweigh the risks to free speech. You probably haven’t experienced […]

Local Community Debate – Birmingham AL Alliance Debate (AL – Birmingham Braver Angels Alliance)

Host Organization: Birmingham Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: AL
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Birmingham, AL area Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event Resolved: The United States should pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate […]

Braver Angels: Reuniting America Screening (CA – Southern California Alliance)

Host Organization: Southern California Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills 4451 Dunsmore Ave, Glendale

Join us to watch Braver Angels: Reuniting America, a 50-minute documentary about 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 7 Republican-leaning voters moving through a Braver Angels signature Red/Blue workshop in Waynesville, Ohio, from initial skepticism to more profound understanding and empathy. You’ll get an inside look at how a Democratic voter went from threatening to cut off […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Local Alliance Meeting (OR – Southern Willamette Valley Alliance)

Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
West Eugene home and backyard garden. Near Westmoreland Park. Register for exact address., Eugene

Local Focus: Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon - Eugene/Springfield and surrounds All Braver Angels supporters are welcome to join us in discussing the purpose and direction of this political bridge-building work in our local area. We will also discuss the most divisive topics of our times with an intention to see others who disagree with us […]

Braver Angels Wilmington Monthly Social

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Kickback Jack's 418 College Rd, Wilmington

Come grab a beer and wings with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Local Debate: Resolved: Our immigration policy should prioritize economic benefit to the United States over the extended families of immigrants. (OR – State/Benton County Museums)

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): Benton County Museums
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Benton County Museum 1101 Main Street, Philomath

Local Focus: Benton County and Linn County, Oregon About this Event Resolved: Our immigration policy should prioritize economic benefit to the United States over the extended families of immigrants Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Indiana 2025 Weekly Lunch Meeting

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

Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!

Event Series Coffee Talks – Salem, Oregon

Coffee Talks – Salem, Oregon

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage St NE, Salem

Join us at our monthly gathering in Salem – "Coffee Talks". This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Ike Box Café, with your patronage. This event […]

DC Alliance June Debate

Host Organization: State
State/Region: DC
Setting: In-person
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St Northwest, Washington

* Local Focus: Washington DC area Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event Resolved: "Safe spaces" and "trigger warnings" undermine open debate. You probably […]

National Film Club discussion of declining birthrates (BA National)

Host Organization: BA National
Setting: Online

Our discussion on June 26 at 8 pm ET will be about the decline in birthrates worldwide. We will discuss various theories about why this is occurring, including the theory presented in the movie “Birthgap,” and the economic and environmental implications of a worldwide decline in the number of babies born. Please watch in advance: […]

Event Series Braver Politics Office Hours

Braver Politics Office Hours

Host Organization: Braver Politics
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

* 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.

Rural/Urban Project Town Hall – Pendleton (OR – Oregon Rural/Urban Project)

Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Pendleton City Hall 500 SW Dorion Ave, Pendleton

As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify the different concerns in rural and urban communities. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state, will be followed by "common ground" moderated discussions where rural and urban folks […]

Organizer Training – Crash Course (BA National)

Host Organization: BA National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Prerequisite – An Introduction to Organizing Complete the Organizer training in one day. If you have previously completed the introduction (Steps, 1, 2 and 3) at a Wednesday training session, you can join the Zoom at 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern. If you have not completed the prerequisite, you should join the Zoom at 8.15am/11.15am […]

Immigration: Borders, Values, and America’s Future

Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Stryker Center 128, Williamsburg Regional Library 412 N Boundary St., Williamsburg

Throughout our history, immigration has shaped our economy, our communities, and our national identity. But how much is too much? Who should we allow in and for what reasons? How do we balance compassion, the rule of law, public safety, and fairness to American workers and taxpayers? And how do we uphold the principles that […]

Clackamas County Braver Angels Monthly Meeting

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Milwaukie Ledding Library 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie

* Local Focus: Clackamas County, Oregon Join us for a Depolarization Skills Practice Session:  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion-- a blessing or a curse? In January 2023 the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners voted to dissolve the County’s DEI Department and repurpose the $800,000. To some this decision was controversial, to others it was a relief. […]

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