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    Immigration and ICE

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

    What are the benefits and responsibilities of immigration in the state of Maine and what role should ICE play? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    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. […]

    Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance Meeting

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

    Alliance Monthly Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Braver Angels Wilmington Monthly Social

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Kickback Jack's 418 College Rd, Wilmington

    Come grab a beer and wings with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Cross-generational Dialogue and Networking Social with BridgeUNC and Braver Angels

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
    Partner Org(s): Bridge USA (BridgeUNC)
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    New East Building at UNC Chapel Hill (Philanthropic Chamber room) 407 New East Hall, 223 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill

    Join us for a dialogue about generational differences in relationships, work, protest and more; with pizza and a chance to network.

    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 Resolution Development Workshop

    Host Organization: BA National - Debates
    State/Region: - National
    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 […]

    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!

    Connecting with Compassion: Rising from Reactivity to Response

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Bethesada Lutheran Church 4445 Royal Avenue, Eugene

    Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, Oregon These tumultuous times can overwhelm us and/or motivate us to rise from fight-flight-freeze reactivity to compassionate responsiveness. In this interactive workshop, we will explore obstacles to growth and then focus on insights and practices that can help us connect with greater compassion to ourselves and those around us. ** This event […]

    Online Meeting

    Online Meeting

    Host Organization: Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community. No registration required. For more information about this meeting and future events hosted by the Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance, visit charlotte-metro.braverangels.org/calendar.

    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 format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Ike Box Café, with your patronage. This event […]

    Braver Angels Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Rohnert Park Library Rohnert Park

    Alliance Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Clackamas County Braver Angels February Meeting

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

    Do you listen only to argue back? Can emotions highjack your ability to listen? Have you pretended to listen to avoid discomfort? Do you know how to listen to the other side with curiosity and to learn? Let’s talk about--It’s free! January's meeting was very exciting. It was inspiring to see so many of us […]

    Parental Rights in Public Schools: Seeking Common Ground

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Robert J Drewel Building 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett

    Local Focus: Snohomish and King Counties Does current law regarding parental rights in public schools need a rewrite? Join local Red and Blue leaning community members to seek common ground on this issue. Participants will be provided with basic background information on the topic and then will engage in respectful, honest dialogue about their views […]

    Braver Angels Quarterly SongFaire

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

    Braver Angels SongFaire is a quarterly concert event for musicians to share original songs with one another and with a wider audience online, that connect well with the Braver Angels mission. Artists may perform live or present recorded songs. Our next SongFaire will be on Sunday, March 1, at 2-3:15 pm Pacific time (5-6:15 pm […]

    Grounds for Dialogue – Cultivating Understanding Across Divides

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

    Local Focus: Houston, TX Grounds for Dialogue – Cultivating Understanding Across Divides Our nation is experiencing deepening political polarization, leading to social division, frustration, erosion of trust, and increasing difficulty in addressing shared challenges. Grounds for Dialogue responds to these conditions by creating a structured, welcoming space for honest and courageous conversation across political differences. […]

    Eyes Wide Open: Navigating Modern Media

    Host Organization: Southern California Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Pono Pono Peace Initiative
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join us for an 8-week seminar on the media skills we all need to stay grounded in reality and capable of connecting across our differences

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion (MO – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance)

    Host Organization: Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: MO
    Setting: In-person
    Boone Electric Community Building 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia

    Local Focus: Mid-Missouri Public policy discussion on national, state, or local topic. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion

    Host Organization: Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: MO
    Setting: In-person
    Boone Electric Community Building 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia

    Monthly discussion of current political topic.

    Kitsap County Braver Angels Alliance Monthly meeting

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

    Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA Topic: Taxes: In Washington State and beyond. Description: With the Washington State legislature on the verge passing a bill to implement our state's first income tax (aka "Millionaires tax"), it seems like a good time for us to tackle the topic of taxes. We'll discuss taxes in general with an […]

    Braver Angels DC Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: DC Braver Angels DC Alliance Monthly Meeting - Virtual

    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!

    OC Alliance Volunteer Meet & Greet

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Irvine Ranch Water District - Community Room 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine

    ORANGE COUNTY ALLIANCE VOLUNTEER MEET & GREET WE NEED YOU!!! This event is for anyone interested in stepping up as a volunteer for our Orange County Alliance. This includes current volunteers, as well as those who are completely new to the organization — all are welcome! This will be a casual evening of getting to […]

    Central PA Braver Angels Members Call: Information We Trust + Alliance Build

    Host Organization: Centre County PA Alliance
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: PA Centre County Alliance (Central PA), plus surrounding counties (Clearfield, Blair, Huntingdon, Clinton, Cameron). Central PA Braver Angels Members Call (90 minutes). Join Braver Angels members across Centre County and nearby counties (Clearfield, Blair, Huntingdon, Clinton, Cameron) for a simple, discussion-focused Zoom call to reconnect and help shape a local Central PA […]

    Diversity Vs. Unity: In a nation of immigrants, what makes us ‘one people’?

    Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Crossing Party Lines Long Island, Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk 28 Brentwood Road, Bay Shore

    Diversity and immigration have always shaped the American story. From the nation’s beginnings, the United States has wrestled with a core question: What holds us together as one people when we come from so many different places? And as a corollary: Can a shared national culture coexist in a multicultural society with large-scale immigration? This […]

    Organizer Training – Crash Course

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

    * Restricted Attendance: Pre-requisite - An Introduction to Organizing Complete the Organizer training in one day. If you have previously completed the introduction (Steps, 1, 2 and 3) at a Wednesday training session, you can join the Zoom at 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern. If you have not completed the prerequisite, you should join the Zoom at […]

    Central Ohio Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Central Ohio
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Karl Rd Library 5590 Karl Rd, Columbus

    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

    Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – March 2026

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church 1345 Grace Avenue, Cincinnati

    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

    Respectful Exchange of Ideas – “Acknowledging Our Own Blindspots”

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Nir Family YMCA 2710 Market St, Wilmington

    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

    Minnesota Fraud: Public Funds, Public Trust? **In-Person**

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Falcon Ridge Middle School 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley

    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, […]