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    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 […]

    Civic Discussion Forum– Christian Nationalism and its national effect

    Host Organization: Temecula Valley Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Bridging the Divide
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Sun City Library 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee

    Local Focus: Menifee-Temecula Valley What is Christian Nationalism? The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Christian Nationalism. Why it raises concerns...Views of the U.S. as a 'Christian Nation' and […]

    May 2026 NWWVA Discussion Meeting

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Beaverton Round Table Pizza 10150 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy (Hwy 10), Beaverton

    Join us over pizza to discuss: Is it still "Common Sense"?

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Minnesota Humanities Center
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: Minnesota residents Explore one of the most important—and contested—ideas in American life: liberty.

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

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

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Plymouth Center for Active Living, Plymouth Public Library
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Plymouth Public Library 132 South Street, Plymouth

    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 […]

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage St NE, Salem

    Join us at our monthly gathering in Salem – "Coffee Talks". This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The […]

    Braver Angels Coffee Talk

    Braver Angels Coffee Talk

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Ike Box Coffee Cafe 299 Cottage St. NE, Salem

    One on one discussions about current "hot button" issues, as well as skill-building exercises

    Braver Angels’ National Ambassador, John Wood Jr., to Speak in Santa Barbara

    Host Organization: Central Coast
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Oceanhills Covenant Church 1002 Anapaca Street, Santa Barbara

    Braver Angels’ leader and our National Ambassador, John Wood Jr. is coming to Santa Barbara! Come see him in person as he articulates Braver Angels renewed vision and mission as […]

    When the Going Gets Tough

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: You need to have taken at least one Braver Angels skills course, in person, online or ecourse. Join fellow Braver Angels members in a small group setting to […]

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

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

    * Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, guided discussion […]

    Depolarizing and Communication

    Depolarizing and Communication

    Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
    State/Region: ME
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    This event shows us how to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing and for constructively intervening in conversations […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Maureen B. Gauzza Library 11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa

    Join us for our monthly meeting and participate in a free interactive workshop: Skills for Disagreeing Better. Learn: *How to disagree with others without demonizing, dismissing, or stereotyping large segments […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering – DEI

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): LBCC Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Chinook Hall, Room 112 931 NW Reiman Ave, Corvallis

    Restricted Attendance: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance Members and Friends Alliance Discussion: DEI. Join us to watch a video in which four current and former DEI officers discuss their views, pro and […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Host Organization: Ely Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Ely Community Center 27 E 2nd Ave, Ely

    Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    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 […]

    Braver Angels Resolution Development Workshop

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

    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 […]

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

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

    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 […]

    Ambassador Outreach

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: Hybrid
    Peoria Rotary 736 SW Washington St, Peoria

    * Restricted Attendance: A buffet lunch is served, but guests must pay $16. Presenting the Braver Angels approach to one of the local Rotary organizations.

    Electing California’s Governor: Pure Democracy or Pure Chaos?

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online

    California’s “jungle primary” election process has brought a 2026 ballot with 61 candidates for governor. All voters, regardless of party, can vote for any candidate. The top two vote-getters advance […]

    Depolarizing Within

    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: Maryland 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 […]

    Film Screening – Bridging the Gap Episode 2

    Host Organization: LA County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Hybrid
    Center for Spiritual Living Granda Hills 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills

    **Local Focus: Southern California Join us for Episode 2 of Bridging the Gap! If you enjoyed Episode 1, you’ll love Episode 2! If you missed Episode 1, no worries… we’ll […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration (CCI Initiative)

    Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Encinitas Community and Senior Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas

    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 […]

    Common Ground Workshop on Immigration brings together equal numbers of “Red” and “Blue” Participants for a constructive dialogue and to produce a consensus document

    Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    St Paul's Methodist Church 270 Main Street, Northport

    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 […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

    Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    St Paul's Methodist Church 30 Brooksite Dr, Smithtown

    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 […]

    Local Community Debate: Ranked-choice voting

    Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance
    State/Region: NM
    Setting: In-person
    UNM Continuing Ed Conference Center 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Elections should use ranked-choice voting. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: There should be a moratorium on new data centers.

    Host Organization: North Carolina Triad Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    First Baptist Church 1000 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: There should be a moratorium on new data centers. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any […]