Alliance Discussion Gathering
Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range State/Region: CO Setting: In-person Timberline Church 2908 S Timberline Rd, Ft CollinsMonthly Member Meeting/Discussion
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Alliance Discussion Gathering
Host Organization: Ames Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: IA Setting: Hybrid Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, AmesTruth or Tribe? "Why Good People See the Same Facts and Reach Different Conclusions" This discussion explores how experiences, relationships, emotions, moral values, trust, culture, and human nature shape the way we see the world. Drawing from Jonathan Haidt, Robert Sapolsky, books "The Righteous Mind" and "Behave" Braver Angels principle of hearing the biography before […]
Tucson Monthly Alliance Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance Partner Org(s): The Center for Community Mediation and Facilitation State/Region: AZ Setting: In-person YWCA of Southern Arizona 525 North Bonita Avenue, TucsonGood Food, Good Conversation, New People Join neighbors for a sharing of food and personal observations on the meaning of July 4th 1776, today—250 years later. Not a history lecture, nor a debate. Agreements are not sought. Sharing, listening and understanding are sought. Old time community gathering. Small group guided discussions with large group sharing—and […]
Tarrant County Alliance Meeting – Open to the Public
Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tarrant County State/Region: TX Setting: Hybrid Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr, Fort Worth** Local Focus: Tarrant County and the surrounding area Join us in person or by Zoom for our 2026 Kick-off Meeting! Location Details: Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76109 Note: Look for the Braver Angels signage at the WEST entrance of the campus. If interested in joining via Zoom: https://zoom.braverangels.org/5709 Email tarrant-county@braverangels.org […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: BA National - Workshops State/Region: - National Setting: Online OnlineNote: 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 […]
Depolarizing Within
Host Organization: New York City Alliance State/Region: NY Setting: Online Online USMuch 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 […]
Healing Our Politics: An Intro to the Braver Angels Approach
Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance Partner Org(s): Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria State/Region: IL Setting: In-person Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria 3000 W Richwoods Blvd, PeoriaPresenting the Braver Angels approach to depolarization.
6th Annual Picnic of the Denver Braver Angels Alliance
Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver State/Region: CO Setting: In-person Wash Park Denver Washington Park, DenverLocal Focus: Colorado 6th Annual Picnic of the Denver Braver Angels Alliance ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Depolarizing Ourselves
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst State/Region: NY Setting: In-person Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst 6320 Main St., WilliamsvilleNote: This free* event is to be attended in person. About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […]
Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge State/Region: LA Setting: In-person South Branch Library, East Baton Rouge Parish Library System 2210 Glasgow Avenue, Baton RougeLocal Focus: Baton Rouge, LA Each month, the Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance meets to take on topics of local interesting, including invited guests, debates, and workshops. Previous topics have included immigration, tourism, LA GATOR vouchers, and depolarization. In some months, the meeting may move to a different Sunday based on holidays, such as Mother's […]
Let’s Talk About Current Events: America at 250
Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia State/Region: VA Setting: Online Online USLet's Talk About Current Events: America at 250
Talking Politics Meetup
Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Oakshire Public House 207 Madison St., Eugene* 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 […]
Southshore Tampa Bay Alliance Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: South Shore Tampa Bay Alliance State/Region: FL Setting: Online Online USThis 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
Host Organization: BA National Setting: Online Online USBraver 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 […]
DC Alliance Online Discussions
Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC State/Region: DC Setting: Online Online USLocal Focus: DC Metro Area Restricted Attendance: Must be members or have attended at least one in person meeting.
NEO Alliance Summer Social Event
Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Sylman's Tavern 6901 Rockside Rd., IndependenceLocal Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance Summer Social Event
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): Lake Harriet United Methodist Church State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Lake Harriet United Methodist Church 4901 Cowen Ave. S., MinneapolisNote: 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 […]
Mental Health Professional Forum
Host Organization: SIG - Mental Health Professionals Setting: Online Online US* 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 […]
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!
Alliance Discussion Gathering
Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Beaverton Round Table Pizza 10150 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy (Hwy 10), BeavertonJoin 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 […]
BA NH Alliance Monthly Discussion
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): New Hampshire Alliance State/Region: NH Setting: Online Online USBA 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
Civic Conversations
Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg State/Region: PA Setting: In-person McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, BerwickPlease 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.
Braver Angels “Experience”
Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem State/Region: OR Setting: In-person IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage St NE, SalemAn 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 […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): Braver Angels Easthampton, Massachusetts; Westhampton, MA Public Library State/Region: MA Setting: In-person Westhampton MA Public Library 1 North Road, WesthamptonNote: 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 […]
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.
Braver Conversations: The Future of the American Dream
Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley State/Region: NY Setting: In-person Albert K. Wisner Library One MacFarland Drive, WarwickAs 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 […]
Walk A Mile In My News
Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance State/Region: UT Setting: In-person Draper, UT - email for address* 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. […]
South Bay Braver Angels Social Event
Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley State/Region: CA Setting: In-person Cuesta Park 615 Cuesta Drive, Mountain ViewLocal 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.
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels State/Region: MD Setting: In-person Middletown Public Library 31 E. Green St., MiddletownNote: 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 […]
Finding Common Ground on Screen Time in Schools
Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: In-person Robert J. Drewel Building 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, EverettLocal 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, […]