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    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 only he can do. With our new CEO Maury Giles at the helm, Braver Angels is embarking on a new era with clarity of purpose […]

    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 discuss challenging situations you've encountered. Share your experiences, reflect together, and strengthen your Braver Angels skills through peer learning. This is a space for personal […]

    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 on a topic of general interest. No registration required. We do not meet in December. For more information regarding this month’s event, contact the organizer. […]

    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 with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]

    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 of our nation’s population or members of your community * How to listen to understand those with whom you disagree. * To share your views […]

    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 con. We'll break out for group conversations, and then will share those conversations during a debrief.

    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

    Braver Angels Challenging Red–Blue Stereotypes: From Problems to Solutions

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

    Local Focus: Orange County, CA Join Braver Angels for our monthly discussion meeting. In a time of deep political polarization, it's easy to fall into the trap of assuming the worst about "the other side." This event invites people from across the political spectrum to come together for an honest, respectful conversation that aims to […]

    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 a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!

    4th Thursday BA Practice and Sharing Circle

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Listening Across Differences: Small circle community discussion

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    4445 Royal Ave. Eugene

    * Local focus: Oregon - Eugene/Springfield and surrounding area These monthly sharing circles are meant to help people in Eugene/Springfield and the surrounding area to meet and discuss differing political perspectives in ways that helps both sides see more to the story and understand each other better. The evening may include an educational component geared […]

    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 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 […]

    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 to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.

    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 to the general election in November. Is this democracy at its best or a confusing mess? Critics of the jungle primary process include both Democrats […]

    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 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 […]

    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 show the Episode 1 trailer to catch you up! In Episode 2 of Bridging the Gap, Director/Democrat Dave Rosenberg and Producer/Republican Susan Gorrell leave the […]

    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 Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform […]

    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 Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform […]

    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 Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform […]

    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 between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local Community Debate, where participants from across the ideological spectrum will have the […]

    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 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 […]

    Clackamas County Braver Angels May Meeting

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

    Do you speak to be understood? Do you speak to create a connection? Can you express your opinions without attacking someone else's? Let’s talk about it--It’s free! We have spent the last few sessions on the emotional aspects of listening and being heard. We have felt our emotions rise at certain phrases and statements. It […]

    Becoming a Courageous Citizen

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    An introduction to Braver Angels with some reflective exercises and discussion. This presentation provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angles and an overview of its principals. During this presentation, participants will: Participate in several discussion activities. Watch a short video with a message from BraverAngels CEO Maury Giles Hear about the personal cost of […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Westchester Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Heritage Towers Community Room, White Plains 15 Stewart Place, White Plains

    The Westchester County Alliance presents The Insight Lounge:  An afternoon of fun, food, film, and conversations that matter We’ll play a short Braver Angels game, then sit back and watch a documentary, A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy, followed by a discussion. Come meet other alliance folks in a relaxed social setting and make new […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    What does racial justice mean to you?

    City Council Town Hall with David Leinweber, Brian Risley and Lynette Crow-Iverson June 2

    Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Colorado Springs City Council
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Downtown Center YMCA 207 N Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs

    * Local Focus: Colorado Springs, Colorado Join Colorado Springs At-Large Councilmembers David Leinweber, Brian Risley and Lynette Crow-Iverson, along with city staff, for a Braver Angels-facilitated town hall on Tuesday, June 2, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Downtown Center YMCA (207 N Nevada Ave). City leaders invite residents to raise questions and help work […]

    Let’s Brew Over This

    Host Organization: Temecula Valley Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    8 Bit Brewing Company 26755 Jefferson Avenue, Suite F, Murrieta

    * Local Focus: Temecula Valley Join us for some Interfaith dialogue over a burger and beer.

    Kitsap Braver Angels Alliance Monthly Meeting – June

    Host Organization: Kitsap County Braver Angels
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Eagle Harbor Church 105 Winslow Way West, Bainbridge Island

    * Local Focus: Kitsap County Washington Discuss how the Republican Party has changed since the WWII Era.

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    Debate: Christianity & Politics

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

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Christian practices have no place in US government. 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 the […]