Events from 01/01/2020 – 01/23/2021 – Braver Angels
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    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Rockland County Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern

    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 […]

    Finding Common Ground on Local Immigration Enforcement

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Lynnwood Public Library 19200 44th Ave West, Lynnwood

    * Local Focus:  Snohomish County and King County Join local Red and Blue-leaning community members to seek common ground on how residents, local government, and law enforcement should respond to illegal immigration and federal enforcement efforts in our region. Participants will be provided with basic background information on the topic and then will engage in […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): The Well Collaborative
    State/Region: NH
    Setting: In-person
    First Congregational Church Claremont 72 Pleasant St., Claremont

    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 Workshop-Quiet Corner CT

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
    Partner Org(s): Quiet Corner Indivisible-CT, Quiet Corner Shouts , Eastern CT Veterans Community Center, Windham Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    First Church of Christ in Mansfield (Congregational) United Church of Christ's Fellowship Room 549 Storrs Rd, Mansfield Center

    * Local Focus: Although largely targeting citizens in northeast Connecticut (Quiet Corner), all are welcome! Note: This event is to be attended in person. About this Event:  Build skills to listen, connect, and find common ground across divides. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold […]

    Town Hall: BRAVER ANGELS MEETS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BILLY NUNGESSER

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

    * Local Focus: Louisiana A unique type of town hall to find common ground. About this event In a Braver Angels Deliberative Town Hall, the candidates participate as part of their campaign and the discussion is focused on key issues. Elected three times to the office of Lieutenant Governor, Billy Nungesser and his team have […]

    Grounds for Dialogue – Cultivating Understanding Across Divides

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Bringing Houston Together
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    Interfaith Ministries Great Hall 3303 Main Street, Houston

    Local Focus: Greater Houston Area Bringing Houston Together is launching Grounds for Dialogue, a new initiative designed to create a welcoming and safe space for Houstonians from across the political spectrum to share perspectives, build relationships, and strengthen skills to navigate differences. The ongoing series will be introduced as part of Compassion Week in Houston, […]

    Tucson Alliance November Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
    State/Region: AZ
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    **Local Focus: Arizona Monthly Alliance Meeting

    Common Ground Workshop on Immigration

    Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    East Ridge High School Media Center 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury

    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 each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform or abortion. Together participants talk about their […]

    From Contempt to Connection

    Host Organization: New York City Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Macaulay Honors College 35 W 67th St, New York

    Join us for a stimulating discussion of "Beyond the Politics of Contempt"—exploring practical ways to disagree better and find common ground across political divides. This isn't just a book talk, it's a community conversation about healing our fractured democracy. Come ready to listen, engage, and discover tools for more meaningful dialogue in our polarized times. […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: The United States should limit birthright citizenship to children with at least one parent who is a lawful permanent resident or citizen

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Crossroads Church - Oakley 3500 Madison Rd., Cincinnati

    Join Braver Angels 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 […]

    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 […]

    Braver Angel’s New CEO’s Colorado Visit

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Anchor Center for Blind Children 2550 Roslyn St., Denver

    Local Focus: Colorado Join us as we welcome Maury Giles, our new Braver Angels CEO, who’ll share our organization’s expanded vision: Courageous Citizenship. This is a chance to exchange ideas on how we can grow and strengthen Braver Angels’ work here in Colorado—and explore how Courageous Citizenship can inspire more civic action across our communities. […]

    How to Handle the Holidays…Braver Angels style!

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

    **Local Focus: Minnesota The holidays, once a time for warmth and connection, have increasingly become battlegrounds for political tension, with close quarters and family gatherings amplifying deep divides. As our political climate grows more toxic, family relationships are becoming unintended casualties—longstanding bonds strained or even severed by heated arguments or uncomfortable silences. Some relatives clash […]

    November 2025 Fairfax Alliance Meeting: Virginia Election Results

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

    * Local Focus: Northern Virginia Discussion of the 2025 Virginia Elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, States Attorney, and Delegates. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

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

    * Restricted Attendance: Open to any Michigan Resident * Local Focus: Michigan 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.

    Unmasking Manipulative Media – An 8 Week Exploration

    Unmasking Manipulative Media – An 8 Week Exploration

    Host Organization: Braver Seminars
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Restricted Attendance: For the best experience, all 8 sessions are recommended as the course builds on itself. Unmasking Manipulative Media You can see through distorted reporting from news sources you’ve learned not to trust. But what about the news reports your friends are forwarding from outlets you don’t recognize? And what about your go-to […]

    Nashville Alliance Meeting

    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: Nashville and surrounding areas Nashville Alliance Meeting

    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.

    Food Carts & Depolarization – Beaverton

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    BG's Food Cratel 4250 Rose Biggi Avenue, Beaverton

    Join us in an afternoon between our regular monthly meetings at BG’s Food Cartel, at 4250 Rose Biggi Ave., Beaverton, to practice depolarizing skills while you converse with your fellow Braver Angels and support local businesses with your patronage (“Bipartisan Cafe” style casual, yet structured, conversations). We plan to repeat this on the second Wednesday […]

    Braver Angels School-Community Network Quarterly Meeting

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Come hear the amazing work that teens and others are doing across the country to depolarize our country. Be inspired and get a good dose of hope. Get resources that you can use in your alliance or community. This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels as part of our mission […]

    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! […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Marion County Public Library 2720 East Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala

    * Local Focus: Ocala, FL Join us for the launch of the Braver Angels Ocala Alliance — a gathering for anyone ready to turn frustration into understanding and division into connection. We’ll explore what it means to depolarize our local community, build skills for better conversations, and meet others who share a commitment to empathy […]

    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

    Respectful Exchange of Ideas – What News Sources Do You Trust

    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

    Respectful Exchange of Ideas – What News Sources Do You Trust

    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

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
    Partner Org(s): YWCA Hanover
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    YWCA Hanover 23 West Chestnut Street, Hanover

    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 […]

    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

    Debate Chair Forum: Intra-Party Debate Resolutions (November 2025)

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

    In our November Chair Forum, Program Coordinator Sam Rechek will walk through the new-and-improved Resolution Bank. This tool, available at the Braver Angels Debates webpage, has recently been redesigned. Now, there’s one place to go for quality debate resolutions, past promotional language, examples of past debates, and much more. After walking through this resource, Sam […]

    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!

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