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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
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, […]
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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
* 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.
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
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
* 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. […]
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
** 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!
** 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Background and resources The U.S. Supreme Court sits at the intersection of law, culture, and power. In an era of deep polarization, Americans increasingly ask whether the Court is a neutral guardian of the Constitution or another political institution shaped by ideology and appointment politics. This discussion centers on Honestly with Bari Weiss featuring Amy Coney Barrett, offering […]
Local Focus: Residents of Arizona Congressional District 4 About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. 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 […]
Bring your family and invite your friends and coworkers! This will be an outreach event to share the mission of Braver Angels and to grow our community. We will have volunteers at the Braver Angels tent from 10:00am-4:00pm and we will be gathering for a social between 12:00pm-2:00pm.
A daylong training event on how to put on a Braver Angels debate, including organizing and creating resolutions, followed by an actual debate.
Note: This event is to be attended online via Zoom. Tickets are free. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver […]
