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**Local Focus: Snohomish and King Counties Join us for quarterly discussions of current events using Braver Angels guidelines. Participants will choose topics for discussion.

** Local Focus: Minnesota Please attend our special event on Monday, January 5th, from 6 to 8 pm in the Aspen Room of the Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Avenue N., Plymouth. The West Suburban Braver Angels Alliance will be hosting a unique opportunity for citizen to learn more about the Minnesota Legislature. Minnesota State Republican […]

* Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA The topic is affordability: Is this a serious problem or more of a talking point for politicians? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

* Local Focus: Colorado Southern Front Range How will you show up for your community in 2026? The start of a new year is more than a date on the calendar—it’s a chance to decide how we want to live together. On Wednesday, January 7, we’re gathering the Braver Angels community across the Colorado Southern […]

Join us to talk about Braver Angels' new "north star": courageous citizenship. What does courageous citizenship mean to you? How can we best respond to the call to make courageous citizenship the honored norm in American civic life? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Chicagoland Alliance Monthly Meeting Local Focus: Chicagoland Alliance, Guests welcome

Monthly alliance meeting and discussion

Civic Courage in Divided Times Does the current political climate make you want to lean in—or pull away? As we enter 2026, many of us feel the weight of political exhaustion. It is often easier to retreat into our echoes or opt out entirely than to stay engaged with those who see the world differently. […]

Join us for a lively discussion where participants will have the opportunity to share their values and opinions on these important topics. Engage in meaningful conversations, listen to others’ perspectives, and exchange ideas. Discussion Topics and Example Questions: 1. GLP-1 Treatments: How do you feel about the growing use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss […]

* Local Focus: Manhattan, NYC, NY How were your holidays? We want to hear from you at the January BA NY Manhattan Members' Meeting! Bring your stories--heartwarming or harrowing--of engaging with loved ones this winter, and we will provide resources for more information on how to do so without starting a family feud. We will […]

** Local Focus: The "DMV" - metropolitan DC, Maryland, and Virginia We’ll kick off 2026 with a simple discussion of a complex topic: What does patriotism mean to you? And what about our 250th year as a nation will you contemplate and celebrate? We have pulled together various resources to get your brains moving in […]

* Local Focus: DC Alliance

Casual, yet structured, conversations in which you can bring up your hottest political topics and practice the skills we need to have civil conversations about them. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Join us over pizza to discuss: Why do you live in the USA? No registration necessary but if you do, you will get reminders and a ZOOM link for remote participation. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

We will discuss Braver Angels’ new initiative, Citizen-Led Solutions (CLS):  What it is, why it matters, and how your community can turn dialogue into action.

** Local Focus: Vicinity of Stanford University, CA Join Stanford students and community members from across generations for a frank, thoughtful conversation about immigration at a moment when the topic feels especially urgent nationwide. We’ll take up questions like how to meet labor and skills needs while supporting local employment, how to secure our borders […]

* Local Focus: Inland Empire of Southern California After watching the extended trailer to the documentary "American Creed", we will reflect on America’s founding aspirations and discuss what your thoughts and feelings about our country are today. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming event, "Connecting Conversation: A Discussion on Immigration." Join us for a nonpartisan community conversation about one of the most complex and important issues facing our country and our local Denver community. At this event, we'll explore some of the most pressing questions surrounding immigration today: What […]

Local Focus: Minnesota The Minnesota State Alliance Open House is a place to bring the curious questions that you wonder about, but might not have someone on the other side you feel safe asking. Our hope is that you feel OK to be “Open and Honest” with your curious questions, to better know ourselves and […]

** Local Focus: NE Ohio NEO Alliance Meeting - What is Courageous Citizenship? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

** Local Focus: Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon (Eugene, Springfield, and surrounding area) We will watch a short clip of the Braver Angels CEO discussing Courageous Citizenship. Then we will discuss being courageous citizens ourselves. This event is suitable for all, but particularly those who are curious to participate with the Braver Angels in the Southern […]

* Local Focus: Hennepin County MN In a time of deep cultural and political divides, building community across differences is challenging. In this 90-minute interactive session, participants will explore how to engage in respectful dialogue, find common ground without compromising values, and strengthen relationships despite disagreements. Join Dr. Bill Doherty, University of Minnesota professor emeritus […]

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

Restricted Attendance: This event is open to observers. Participants are those constituents who met in the January 10 Common Ground Workshop on Immigration in Huntsville, Utah A Braver Angels-moderated conversation with Rep. Blake Moore and the red and blue participants in the Jan. 10 Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. Participants in that workshop will have […]

Two medical experts will lead a discussion, including universal health, on how to improve healthcare. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Montgomery County, MD Alliance meeting

Join us for our next Brews & Banter conversation — an open, respectful discussion on immigration. We’ll gather at Resolute Brewing Company for a relaxed evening of small‑group dialogue, guided by the Braver Angels Way of curiosity, listening, and constructive engagement across differences. Together, we’ll explore questions such as: - What are your hopes and […]

Local Focus: Tampa Bay Area, FL ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Please join us for a special evening of conversation with Sara Wolk, Executive Director of the Equal Vote Coalition. We'll have a fireside chat with Sara on upgrading our elections, and how this can help with the runaway political polarization that's straining our relationships and our democracy. We'll follow that with a Q&A session, so […]

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

A monthly meeting to support each other in following the the Braver Angels Way, including dinner together, practice of depolarization skills, and planning for future community projects. All are welcome, in person or via Zoom. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Join your neighbors for a 90-minute dialogue event bringing together diverse political perspectives for constructive conversation about issues that matter to our community. What to Expect:  You'll rotate through small-group discussions at three different tables, each focused on a timely topic: Energy & Environment AI & Local Jobs Israel, Gaza, and the US Role in […]

The US capture and detainment of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro have raised important questions and strong reactions across the political spectrum. For some, these developments signal decisive US global leadership and a first step towards a new path forward that will benefit both the United States and Venezuela. For others, these actions prompt concerns regarding […]

This is an in-person watch party of the National Online Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop.

Are “triggers” real or an excuse to disengage? Are polarizing conversations intellectual, emotional or both? Can the energy and passion released in emotional conversations be useful? We have worked together on some intellectual skills of having challenging conversations across the political divide. Now is the time to face the emotional side of these passionate conversations. […]