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Skills for Disagreeing Better (IL – State/United for Peace)

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): United for Peace
State/Region: IL
Setting: In-person
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Rd., Darien

Local Focus: Chicagoland Western Suburbs 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 […]

Common Ground – Addressing Immigration

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
Setting: Online

Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. 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 […]

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National Community Debate – National Debate Series: Trump’s First 100 Days

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Defend DEI." Come join us for this free national 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 […]

Event Series BAUtah Lunch Chats

BAUtah Lunch Chats

Host Organization: State
State/Region: UT
Setting: Online

A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.

Braver Angels Wilmington Monthly Social (NC – Braver Angels of Wilmington NC)

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

Come grab a beer or burger 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

Braver Angels Wilmington Monthly Social (NC – Braver Angels of Wilmington NC)

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

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

National Film Club Discussion of Populism

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

Our April discussion focuses on the rise of populism: what is it and why is it rising around the world? Please watch all three pieces in advance: 1. The Rise of Populism (7 mins) - to watch it, click here, then scroll down until you see the video “The Rise of Populism.” 2. Why Right-Wing […]

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

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!

Alliance/Members Meeting – April 2025 Local Alliance Meeting NWWVA (OR – NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance)

Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Beaverton RoundTable Pizza 10150 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton

Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties - but everyone welcome! Monthly meet-up of local Braver Angels, for discussion. Topic: "A lie travels around the world faster than the truth can put on its pants". When have you had to revise your outrage over something you saw or heard in the media? ** This event […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better (MD – Central Maryland Braver Angels)

Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
State/Region: MD
Setting: In-person
HCLS East Columbia Branch 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better (MN – State/League of Women Voters)

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Sons of Norway Lodge in Lanesboro 200 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro

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 […]

NEO Alliance Braver Conversations (Fishbowl) (OH – Northeast Ohio Alliance Group)

Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Unitarian Universalist Church 20421 Hilliald Blvd., Rocky River

Local Focus: Northeast Ohio BA Conversations (Fishbowl) - Do checks and balances still work? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Coffee Talks: DEI or No DEI… is That the Real Question? (OR – Braver Angels of Salem)

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 […]

Understanding Implicit Bias in Political Dialogue

Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine

Join Braver Angels Orange County for an interactive workshop that explores how implicit bias shapes our political conversations—and how to overcome it. In a time of growing division, this session offers tools to recognize unconscious assumptions, build empathy, and engage in more constructive dialogue across the political spectrum. We would love your participation and engagement. […]

Immigration 101: An Introduction to the US Immigration System

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Pack Memorial Library 67 Haywood St, Asheville

This informative video is co-presented by Theresa Cardinal Brown, senior advisor at the Bipartisan Policy Center, and Jim Robb, vice-president of NumbersUSA; both are leaders of prominent immigration think tanks that hold differing views on policies but share a commitment to factual clarity. The presentation is part of Braver Angels' broader initiative to find common […]

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.

Common Ground – Immigration

Host Organization: Multi-State
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Wyoming and Montana Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. 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 - […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: BA National
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 […]

Film Screening: “Tennessee 11”

Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance
State/Region: NM
Setting: In-person
International District Library 7601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque

We'll be discussing Tennessee 11, a documentary that follows a group of ideologically diverse citizens in the wake of the Covenant School shooting in Nashville as they try to find common ground on one of the country’s most divisive issues: gun rights and safety. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Sonoma Valley Regional Library 755 West Napa Street, Sonoma

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule Polarization can be 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, […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better (MI – State)

Host Organization: State
State/Region: MI
Setting: In-person
Kensington Church 6880 Secor Road, Traverse City

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 – Debate: What Does Tax Fairness Consist Of? (LA – State)

Host Organization: State
State/Region: LA
Setting: In-person
Bluebonnet Regional Library 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd., St. George

Local Focus: Louisiana 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 You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. This is a highly […]

Braver Games- An hour of fun learning and practicing the BA Way

Host Organization: Memphis Area Alliance
State/Region: TN
Setting: Online
Online US

It's Sunday afternoon in the parlor, and time for Braver Games. Braver Games employ gaming techniques to educate and practice Braver Angels skills and core principles, where humor and game structure can be a great help to break through the tension of political conversations. Experience the impact, you'll be wanting to come back for more! […]

How Can All American Students Compete on the Global Stage?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

Panel discussion featuring experts and audience interaction ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

An Introduction to Braver Angels (NY – State/Rhinebeck Rotary Club)

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): Rhinebeck Rotary Club
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Beekman Arms Restaurant & Tavern 6387 Mill St., Rhinebeck

This event will provide a broad Introduction to Braver Angels overview of the activities of this nationwide, cross-partisan, non-denominational non-profit’s volunteer-led movement. Its Mission? To bridge the partisan divide for the good of our democratic republic. This talk will explore how in our current political climate, much of our conflict stems not from healthy disagreement […]

Michigan April Family Dinner (MI – State)

Host Organization: State
State/Region: MI
Setting: In-person
Panera Bread 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 - […]

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