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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 […]

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

Local Focus: Central Ohio Central Ohio Alliance Meeting - Political Violence, What is our response? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

**Local Focus: Orange County, CA Alliance Sponsored Event - Open to everyone Polarizing conversations can occur even without specific policy issues. This event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from becoming arguments. This event is an adaptation of "Depolarizing Within" but without the political party references. This event teaches the "LAPP Skills": […]

PA Virtual Alliance Inagural Meet & Greet to offer virtual access to people interested in Braver Angels who may not ba able to access Braver Angels programs in more metropolitan PA areas.

* Restricted Attendance: This event is open to observers. Participants are those constituents who met in the Sept 27 Common Ground Workshop on Immigration in South Lebanon, Ohio * Local Focus: Southwest Ohio A Braver Angels-moderated conversation with Rep. Greg Landsman and the red and blue participants in the Sept 27 Common Ground Workshop on […]

* Local Focus: Cupertino, California Tired of political conversations that leave people divided and discouraged? Join us for an engaging and hopeful event that shows a better way. Braver Angels is a national, nonpartisan movement working to bridge the political divide through respectful, structured dialogue. At this session, you’ll learn about the Braver Angels approach […]

* Local Focus:  Snohomish County and King County Join local Red and Blue-leaning community members to seek common ground on how residents, local government, and law enforcement should respond to illegal immigration and federal enforcement efforts in our region. Participants will be provided with basic background information on the topic and then will engage in […]

Local Focus: Greater Houston Area Bringing Houston Together is launching Grounds for Dialogue, a new initiative designed to create a welcoming and safe space for Houstonians from across the political spectrum to share perspectives, build relationships, and strengthen skills to navigate differences. The ongoing series will be introduced as part of Compassion Week in Houston, […]

**Local Focus: Arizona Monthly Alliance Meeting

Local Focus: Colorado Join us as we welcome Maury Giles, our new Braver Angels CEO, who’ll share our organization’s expanded vision: Courageous Citizenship. This is a chance to exchange ideas on how we can grow and strengthen Braver Angels’ work here in Colorado—and explore how Courageous Citizenship can inspire more civic action across our communities. […]

**Local Focus: Minnesota The holidays, once a time for warmth and connection, have increasingly become battlegrounds for political tension, with close quarters and family gatherings amplifying deep divides. As our political climate grows more toxic, family relationships are becoming unintended casualties—longstanding bonds strained or even severed by heated arguments or uncomfortable silences. Some relatives clash […]

Local Focus: Nashville and surrounding areas Nashville Alliance Meeting

Join us in an afternoon between our regular monthly meetings at BG’s Food Cartel, at 4250 Rose Biggi Ave., 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 […]

Join the St. Croix Valley Braver Angels Alliance for our inaugural community meeting for a Meet and Greet with light refreshments and a 90-minute workshop featuring Braver Angels Co-Founder Bill Doherty! This is the perfect opportunity for anyone curious about bridging divides in families, among friends and community members to: * Understand what lies behind […]

Let's talk about how to preserve family and friendship bonds while still staying true to our values and political beliefs. Share your story and listen to others in a safe place. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Join us to explore the huge variety of available news sources and how our different news streams contribute to our differing opinions and views of “reality.” The goal of this local-initiative workshop is to challenge you to examine and look beyond your usual news sources and to enlarge areas of understanding with those with whom […]

Do you trust politicians? Does government work anymore? Is winning all that counts? At our November meeting we will talk about Political Polarization here in Clackamas County. We will welcome two county commissioners who challenged each other over last year’s proposed DEI Department closure. They will talk with us about how they maintain their political […]

We’ll enjoy: • Light food fare and desserts • A shared viewing of the National Field Call with BA Co-Founder David Lapp presenting from our venue and visiting with us in-person before and after. • Mingling with national BA leaders who have flown in, including Reena Bernards, creator of the Common Ground Workshop. • The […]

The West Suburban Alliance survey results indicate that members want opportunities to engage in meaningful, courageous, and compassionate conversations across the political divide. After dining and socializing 6:30-7 p.m., we will receive articles that reflect different viewpoints on current issues. With structured time for dialogue and reflection, participants will practice and strengthen our capacity to […]

Local Focus: Eugene, Springfield, Southern Willamette Valley Have you lost a close family member or friend because of your political differences? Have you stopped talking to someone dear to you because you can’t seem to have a conversation without it getting heated? Have you, yourself, felt shunned by a friend or family member? Are you […]

* Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties - but all are welcome. Join us over pizza to discuss COMMUNITY SAFETY. Registration in advance is necessary only if you need remote access to the meeting over ZOOM. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

For Licensed or Degreed Mental Health Professionals Only The Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals Forum brings together therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum to explore the intersection of mental health, politics, and social issues. Our mission is to provide a supportive, nonpartisan space for professional dialogue and shared learning—a place where mental health […]

* Local Focus: Colorado “Stories create community, enable us to see through the eyes of other people, and open us to the claims of others.” - Peter Forbes When conversations get tough, one of the most disarming tools I've found for reconnecting with the person across from me is a story. Pausing, taking a breath, […]

WELCOME TO THANKSGIVING VOICES A Braver Faith National Event Sunday, November 23, 2025  Time: 4 PM PT | 5 PM MT | 6 PM CT | 7 PM ET Join us for an evening of gratitude and reflection as we hear from voices representing diverse faith traditions. The webinar will feature four speakers reflecting on the […]

Public discussion online in breakout rooms ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

* Restricted Attendance: Any Michigan Resident * Local Focus: Michigan ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.orgHow am I going to talk to my family at Thanksgiving dinner? Anyone else having the same thought and looking for help? Join us to talk through some practical tips to take […]

Join us as we enter the holiday season with gratitude and reflection. This month’s meeting offers a welcoming space to share how our faith traditions call us to bring light, peace, and understanding into a divided world.