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    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): The Basilica of St. Mary
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    The Basilica of St. Mary 1600 Hennepin Ave., The Basilica School, Room LL7, Minneapolis

    Note: 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. […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): LBCC Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Linn-Benton Community College, Albany Campus 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Fireside Rm. (CC-211), Albany

    * Local Focus: Oregon 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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Sparta Free Library 124 W Main Street, Sparta

    Note: 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. […]

    Family and Politics

    Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Catonsville Presbyterian Church
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Catonsville Presbyterian Church 1400 Frederick Road, Catonsville

    Local Focus: Central Maryland 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 you […]

    Braver Angels South Central Indiana Alliance Monthly Meeting – “What’s on your mind?”

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Hybrid
    Southwest Branch of the Monroe County (Indiana) Public Library 890 W. Gordon Pike, Bloomington

    Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members, subscribers, and/or regular attendees. Local Focus: This event will take place in Bloomington, IN. There will be a Zoom available for those who are not in the area or are unable to join us on-site. In March, there is not a specific discussion topic for the South Central Indiana BA […]

    Resolved: Zoning to allow higher density is good for Chicago

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Sulzer Regional Library
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Sulzer Regional Library 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago

    Local Focus: In-person only for Chicago area residents Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Zoning to allow higher density is good for Chicago Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local […]

    Organizer Training – Crash Course

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

    * Restricted Attendance: Pre-requisite - 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 […]

    Central Ohio Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Central Ohio
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Karl Rd Library 5590 Karl Rd, Columbus

    Local Focus: Central Ohio Is Braver Angels a Politically Safe Space? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Debate: Should the US assist Black Americans with reparations for slavery and for subsequent discriminatory practices?

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    South Branch Library 2210 Glasgow Avenue, Baton Rouge

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The US should assist Black Americans with reparations for slavery and for subsequent discriminatory practices Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local Community Debate, […]

    Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – March 2026

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church 1345 Grace Avenue, Cincinnati

    Walked A Mile in Their News: What We Saw, What We Felt, What We Learned ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Talking Politics Meetup

    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 outside table with BA posters.

    Respectful Exchange of Ideas – “Acknowledging Our Own Blindspots”

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Nir Family YMCA 2710 Market St, Wilmington

    Come participate in a moderated discussion where stories are shared about times we think we’ve applied double standards, or discovered “blind spots” of ours when assessing political figures or situations. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Minnesota Fraud: Public Funds, Public Trust? **In-Person**

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Falcon Ridge Middle School 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley

    Would you like to gain insight into how people who think differently than you view the recent fraud cases in Minnesota? This discussion is designed to foster common ground through respectful conversation, deepen insight into differing perspectives, and explore the connection between public funds and public trust. Join a civil exchange focused on listening, learning, […]

    Minnesota Fraud: Public Funds, Public Trust? **Online Streaming**

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    A live online discussion held alongside the in-person event. Participants will watch the conversation in real time, then join separate breakout rooms for their own small-group discussions. While the online and in-person groups will not interact, both will focus on respectful dialogue, gaining insight into differing perspectives, and exploring the connection between public funds and […]

    Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Disagreements into Conversations

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

    Local Focus: Idaho This free two-hour event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from becoming arguments.  These are especially helpful during these polarized times -with friends, family members, work colleagues, at school, and with those you encounter while leading civic renewal activities.  These skills may also help holiday and family  gatherings stay calm. […]

    What do you think about AI?

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
    State/Region: VA
    Setting: In-person
    McLean Governmental Center 1437 Balls Hill Rd., McLean

    Local Focus: Northern Virginia, DC, Montgomery County MD Are you excited? Are you using some form of AI now? Are you worried about it’s effect on the labor force or the environment, or do you look forward to harnessing its power? Do you think government should play a role in this arena? And who is […]

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: All Michigan residents welcomed Local Focus: Michigan Residents This is a series of monthly gatherings for Braver Angels members of Michigan, and the public, previously known as the Virtual Alliance meeting. We'll be meeting to connect with one another for conversation and to help each other with our own depolarization efforts. ** This […]

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    National Debate: Global Peace

    Host Organization: BA National - Debates
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: President Trump is advancing the cause of peace abroad. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Come join us for this free National Debate, in which all participants from across […]

    Depolarizing Conversations

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Cascadia Commons Cohousing (Common House) 4377 SW 94th Ave, Portland

    Practice your depolarization skills through structured yet casual conversations, in a social setting. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Portland
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    Local Focus: Portland, Oregon Monthly Discussion Meeting for Braver Angels Portland Metro ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    Join us at this monthly gathering 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 with your patronage. This event is open to everyone and there is no registration needed, simply show up! […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NH
    Setting: In-person
    Hampton Falls Free Library 7 Drinkwater Road, Hampton Falls

    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 […]

    Discussion of the study on Hidden Tribes: a Study of America’s Polarized Landscape

    Discussion of the study on Hidden Tribes: a Study of America’s Polarized Landscape

    Host Organization: Southern California Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Fair For All
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Thank you for sharing your interest in participating in a new local Braver Angels book club. The book club is yet another activity within our group to learn and to promote greater understanding. This is more than a typical book club - it is a conversation. It is an opportunity to read resources that reveal […]

    Braver Angels – What is Courageous Citizenship?

    Host Organization: San Luis Obispo Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ, Chandler Hall 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo

    Our CEO Maury Giles is a visionary leader who is articulating Braver Angels in our mission to make a difference. Join us to explore what that could mean right in our county? How can we continue depolarizing ourselves and our relationships with friends and family, with the news feeds, and with social media and move […]

    Welcome to Braver Angels Wisconsin!

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

    * Restricted Attendance: Members and subscribers of Braver Angels-WI * Local Focus: Wisconsin If you’re new to Braver Angels or just want to know more, join us online for "Welcome to Braver Angels-Wisconsin!" Meet other members, get an overview of the organization, learn how to get involved, and find out what’s happening in the state. […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Idaho State Alliance Monthly Meeting (ID – State)

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Idaho State Alliance Monthly Meeting (ID – State)

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

    Join Idaho Braver Angels for our monthly state-wide meeting to learn about activities, get to know others in Idaho working on depolarization, and practice skills in speaking and listening according to Braver Angels principles. The meeting program lasts an hour with an optional 30 minutes of additional hang out time

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    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!

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 815 South Washington Street, Naperville

    ** Local Focus: Chicago and surrounding suburbs Note: 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 […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Greendale Public Library
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Greendale Public Library - Community Meeting Room (Lower Level) 5647 Broad Street, Greendale

    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 […]