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Over the past few months, the Citizens Commission on Immigration has made an exciting breakthrough—bringing together constituents who are finding common ground on immigration with members of Congress.
* 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.
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 […]
Monthly discussion of current political topic.
** Local Focus: Minnesota Residents The Minnesota State Alliance Open House is a place to bring the curious questions that you wonder about, but might not have someone on the other side you feel safe asking. Our hope is that you feel OK to be “Open and Honest” with your curious questions, to better know […]
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 […]
Join us for a conversation about a current events topic to be determined in advance with pre-reading. Topic and supporting materials will be sent to registrants 7-10 days in advance.
Will taxing billionaires help pay for things we all rely on, or will it hurt the economy and end up taking money out of everyone’s pockets? Come find out why smart, reasonable people land on completely opposite sides of this question, and what is really driving the divide. You will be placed in small groups […]
This is an online companion to an in-person discussion. -You will watch the in-person facilitator introduce the questions -You will then be placed into your own online breakout rooms -Online participants WILL NOT interact with the in-person group Will taxing billionaires help pay for things we all rely on, or will it hurt the economy […]
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 […]
Food Carts and Depolarization gives us a chance to engage in structured yet casual conversations to practice our Braver Angels skills while supporting local businesses. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Local Focus: DC Metro Area Restricted Attendance: Must be members or have attended at least one in person meeting.
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 […]
Learn counterintuitive skills that reduce conflict, build trust, and help you get more done—at work and in life. About This Event Join us for a special evening with bestselling author and Harvard Kennedy School professor Julia Minson, PhD, as she explores the art and science of disagreeing better. Drawing on over two decades of research, […]
* Local Focus: NE Ohio NEO Alliance Meeting: Intervene or mind our own business? A discussion on US military foreign intervention ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels This is a monthly discussion meeting and each month features a new topic and format. All are welcome and you can sign up for our local Mailchimp list by clicking the link below. Zoom links are sent out one week before the meeting.
* Restricted Attendance: For Licensed or Degreed Mental Health Professionals Only
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 […]
** 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!
Restricted Attendance: Residents of StoneRidge Senior Community in Mystic, CT Notes: This free* event is to be attended in person. Address will be given upon registration 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. […]
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The Mainstream Media Are Politically Biased 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, where participants from across the ideological spectrum will have […]
* Local Focus: Georgia Braver Angels Georgia monthly Zoom meeting.
Do you want to bring a Braver Angels Debate to your Alliance? It's not as hard as it seems -- but there's one thing you'll want to put extra time into, and that's your resolution. In this online workshop, the Braver Angels Debate Team will help you ensure your resolution is about a question that […]
"Bridging Relationship Divides in an Era of Political Polarization," a lecture by Dr. Bill Doherty
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Nonviolent activism, as exemplified by Martin Luther King Jr., is no longer sufficient to achieve justice in today’s world. 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 […]
Local Focus: New Hampshire NH Alliance monthly discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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. […]
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: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.
Explore how values shape our views, why tough issues feel so complex, and gain tools for more constructive conversations across differences. Join us for a thoughtful and engaging evening with Martin Carcasson, Ph.D., founder and director of the Center for Public Deliberation, as we explore one of the most important and often overlooked dimensions of […]
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. […]
