Question 1 on the ballot this November will authorize changes in the Maine voting process. What are these changes and what will their effect be? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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As Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will help you develop a short, clear and memorable way to talk about Braver […] |
1 event,A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. |
1 event,Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! |
1 event,Civic Conversations 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: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. |
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* Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area Feeling politically exhausted? Are you tired of arguments and hurt feelings, or walking on eggshells around those of polar opposite viewpoints? Are you increasingly anxious given the volatility and pace of the news cycle? Is obsessive doom-scrolling leaving you frustrated? At Braver Angels, we believe there’s a better […]
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Join us for a monthly in-person Alliance meeting. Agenda: click here . Parking: St. Pauls has a parking lot at 634 W Kemper Place, which is first-come, first-served. There are approximately 14 spaces available. Please avoid the space that is marked reserved. Free parking is also available nearby on Fullerton. You can also park at […] |
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Come meet the candidates for Wilmington City Council as they share their perspectives on top policy issues. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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David Lapp will present an opportunity to partner with the Problems Solvers Caucus in Congress, including organizing Common Ground workshops followed by BA Conversations on Immigration with the Congress Member and constituents.
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Come join us for a moderated Town Hall where candidates for City Council will answer questions sourced from community interest. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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Join us for a 90-min, mid-day skills workshop in North County! As you requested at the Braver Angels: Reuniting America documentary screening, we've organized a special skills workshop. The workshop is based on the E-Course, "Skills for Bridging the Divide." We recommend you take the 45-minute training for a head start; however, it's not required. […] 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 Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA Braver Angels Monthly Discussion Kitsap County ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
5 events,A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
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Join us at BG’s Food Cartel in Beaverton to practice depolarizing skills while you converse with your fellow Braver Angels and support local businesses with your patronage (“Bipartisan Cafe"-style casual, yet structured, conversations). We plan to repeat this on the second Wednesday of each month. Look for our yard signs at one of the picnic […] 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! […] |
1 event,Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! |
1 event,Civic Conversations 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: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. |
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* Local Focus: Colorado Northern Front Range Monthly alliance meeting
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*Local Focus: Utah Annual Potluck for the Utah Braver Angels Alliance |
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Join us for a hands-on, interactive exercise that puts you in Congress’s shoes for two hours as we tackle the federal budget. Working in small groups, you’ll debate spending cuts, tax changes, and national priorities. You will grapple with the same tough choices lawmakers face and see just how challenging it is to balance competing […]
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Political Violence has rocked our country with the murder of Charlie Kirk during an open-air political discussion on a college campus. What does OUR RESPONSE to this event say about our country, about our side or about us individually? At the next Braver Angels Greater Cincinnati Alliance on October 13, we’ll be answering reflective questions […] |
8 events,Local Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]
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Join us for a hands-on, interactive exercise that puts you in Congress’s shoes for two hours as we tackle the federal budget. Working in small groups, you’ll debate spending cuts, tax changes, and national priorities. You will grapple with the same tough choices lawmakers face and see just how challenging it is to balance competing […] 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 […] |
3 events,A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
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Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community. For questions, contact Ken Kaufman ken_kaufman@comcast.net ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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* Local Focus: WA State ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
1 event,Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! |
2 events,Civic Conversations 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: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.
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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 […]
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Local Focus: Georgia Luncheon for Braver Angels Georgia members and interested persons.
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Local Focus: Temecula Valley California This is a Civic Forum Braver Angels Style. Join us for in-person guided discussions on the November 4 vote on Prop 50. Let's talk about the proposition. I think there is more we agree on, than disagree on. Let’s talk and share stories and experiences that brought you to your […] |
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* Restricted Attendance: Saint Stephen's Parishioners * Local Focus: Birmingham, AL Christian Response to Political Polarization
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This month we are asking the question: How do I find the Truth? Is Portland “War Ravaged”? Was James Madison a courageous writer of the American Constitution or a dark hearted slave owner? Are “the Pioneers” a school mascot to proud of-or discard-to honor our past? In these times it can be a challenge to […] |
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Join us for a provocative evening that cuts through the noise on renewable energy and the skyrocketing demands of AI, data centers, and electrification. Is the dream of a 100% renewable energy future a realistic solution or a feel-good fantasy? This event is designed to spark curiosity and bridge divides, bringing together conservatives, liberals, and […] |
1 event,* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed. |
1 event,A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. |
6 events,Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!
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* Local Focus: Virginia Virginia is one of only two states electing a governor in 2025. In this fishbowl-style program, hear from supporters of Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger about why they are voting for their chosen candidate. The goal is not to persuade, but to understand each other's choices. Observers are welcome […] |
2 events,Civic Conversations 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: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.
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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. This event is open to everyone. No registration required, simply show up! […] |
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* Local Focus: Orange County Alliance Please join our in-person event with the Braver Angels Orange County Alliance on Saturday October 25, 2025, at 10:00am, as we present “Creating Common Values.” How are we to bridge our ever polarizing and divisive democratic republic from the many negative influences that are ever present in society? Are […]
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* Local Focus: Sonoma County Alliance, Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco Alliance, and Silicon Valley Alliance About this event In the spirit of depolarizing our community and bringing people together, the Sonoma County Braver Angels invites you to Walk a Mile in My News. This exciting experience pairs Blue-leaning and Red-leaning individuals for a two-week journey to share news […] |
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What do the reactions to the Kirk assassination portend? Can BA meet the challenge? Public discussion on Zoom utilizing breakout rooms. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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What values do we share, and what strains those values? Let's learn to build bridges rather than walls... ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Local Focus: Denver and the surrounding counties A collaborative environment for participants to express their viewpoint on a topic, listen actively to other perspectives, and asking curious questions of viewpoints offered. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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3 events,A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
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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 This workshop is a free event […]
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**Local Focus: New Hampshire and Upper Valley Region LISTENING EVENT Braver Angels’ new CEO, Maury Giles, is coming to New London as part of his nationwide listening tour – and our area is one of just ten stops on his itinerary. This is a special chance for the New Hampshire community to connect directly with […] |
1 event,Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! |
1 event,Civic Conversations 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: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. |
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As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state, will be followed by ''common ground' moderated discussions where rural and urban folks can together […] |
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