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    From Communication to Action 2026: A Braver Angels Planning Session

    Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Wayzata City Hall 600 Rice St. E, Wayzata

    The New Year is near—let’s shape how we engage in 2026 the Braver Angels way with curiosity, courage, compassion, and action. Join us to set priorities, plan impactful events, and map out our 2026 calendar. Your voice is key to turning ideas into action. Looking forward to seeing you there! Registration is appreciated but not […]

    The BAM Holiday Toast (To All of Us) 🥂

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

    Celebrate the season with Braver Angels Music at our annual Holiday Toast! Join us on Zoom for a relaxed, year-end gathering to share stories, raise a mug, and toast the good from 2025. We’ll highlight some of what BAM has been building this year, hear reflections from the community, and offer a sneak peek at […]

    Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – December 2025

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

    Join us for a debate on the topic – Resolved: "The United States should limit birthright citizenship to children with at least one parent who is a lawful permanent resident or citizen." Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us […]

    Talking Politics Meetup

    Talking Politics Meetup

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Oakshire Public House Madison Street 207, Eugene

    Local Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]

    Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels

    Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels

    Host Organization: Braver Angels
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: Online

    A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

    Cribbage Tournament! A Braver Angels Game Night

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

    Join us for a night of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition. This special Braver Angels gathering is a pressure release valve meeting with no politics, just people. If you do not know how to play cribbage, we are happy to teach you with patience. This is the perfect opportunity to learn. At each table, we […]

    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 […]

    Monthly Nashville Alliance Meeting (virtual)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Nashville
    State/Region: TN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: Nashville, TN Area Join us for our monthly Nashville Braver Angels lunchtime gathering—an open, welcoming space where neighbors come together to practice Courageous Citizenship. Each month, we explore timely topics around bridging political divides, strengthening community trust, and building the skills that help us stay connected even when we disagree. You’ll meet […]

    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.

    Depolarizing Conversations with Braver Angels

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Hillsboro Brookwood Library Multipurpose Room 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro

    Casual, yet structured, conversations in which you can bring up your hottest political topics and practice the skills we need to have civil conversations about them. ** 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! […]

    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

    Respectful Exchange of Ideas – “How do we avoid another shutdown?”

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

    Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Welcome to Braver Angels-Wisconsin!

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

    ** Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels-Wisconsin Members & Subscribers ** Local Focus: Wisconsin If you're new to Braver Angels or simply want to know more, join us for an online Welcome to Braver Angels-Wisconsin! Meet other members, hear an overview of the organization, learn about ways to get involved, and find out what's happening with Braver […]

    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

    What Are We Afraid Of? A Fishbowl Event

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

    A deep dive fishbowl exercise to understand opposing political fears for the future, so that we can better respond to the underlying concerns that inhibit cross-partisan relationships. NOTE: It will be a better experience if you have completed at least one Braver Angels workshop. This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver […]

    When the Going Gets Tough

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

    Do you struggle to apply your Braver Angels skills in challenging, real-world conversations? Whether it's navigating political differences with family, friends, or colleagues or even engaging with those who share your political leanings but differ in their approach to the other side, this small-group experience will offer support and insight. In a moderated discussion, participants […]

    San Diego Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
    Partner Org(s): Howland Public Library
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Howland Public Library 313 Main Street, Beacon

    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 […]

    Meet Braver Angels New CEO Maury Giles

    Host Organization: North Texas Alliance
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main St, Lewisville

    Join us for a Braver Angels event in Lewisville, TX with CEO Maury Giles — building trust, connection, and civic friendship. We’re excited to share that Braver Angels’ new CEO, Maury Giles, is coming to DFW as part of his nationwide listening tour — and our city is one of just ten stops on his […]

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Civic Conversations Please 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: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.

    Northern Front Range Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Timberline Church Fort Collins 2908 S Timberline Road, Fort Collins

    * Local Focus: Northern Front Range Monthly alliance meeting and discussion

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    Courtyard by Marriott Hotel 12401 Katy Freeway, Houston

    * Local Focus: Greater Houston Area About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Addressing 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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
    State/Region: VA
    Setting: In-person
    James City County Library Croaker Road 7770, Williamsburg

    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 want to preserve important […]

    Deliberative Town Hall – One of a series of meetings to identify issues dividing rural and urban

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    Partner Org(s): Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: Hybrid
    Snow Peak Brewing Company 280 E. Water Street, Stayton

    Local Focus: Marion & Polk Counties, Oregon This is a hybrid event that can be attended either in-person or online. About this event As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    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 […]

    Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Arguments into Discussion.

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: In-person
    1912 Center Friendship Hall 412 East 3rd St., Moscow

    * Local Focus: Moscow, Idaho Area 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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: In-person
    Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library 1630 7th St NW, Washington

    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 want to preserve important […]

    Clackamas County Braver Angels Holiday Social

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

    Can cookies bridge the partisan divide? What is the deep tension between red and blue cookies? Are organic gluten free, dairy free and egg free cookies WOKE? Can family cookie recipes contribute to holiday polarization? Let’s talk about it! It’s free We have worked hard all year, training, listening, challenging each other, and being challenged […]

    Conversations Across Differences

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): New England Synod Anti-Racism Collaborative Board
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** Restricted Attendance: Members of the New England Synod ** Local Focus: New England Synod, ELCA Conversations Across Differences (a reboot of the Ambassador presentation "Crossing the Continental Divide") offers an introduction to Braver Angels and its principles. This is a Closed event on Zoom.