* 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.

Public discussion in breakout rooms ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

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.

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. […]

* 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 […]

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 […]

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

Monthly dinner/discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

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 […]

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 […]

* 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. […]