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** Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA Topic: Climate and Energy: How serious is Climate Change, and what should we do about it? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Monthly discussion of current political topic.

Local Focus: DC Alliance ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

A conversation on what America’s deportation policy should be. Join us for a thoughtful, searching conversation with members of Congress, national leaders, and Americans with direct experience of the U.S. immigration system. They disagree on America’s immigration policies, but are working together—including through Braver Angels—to find agreement on updating and improving the nation’s immigration and […]

The SCIN Alliance of BA is offering a free presentation on Global Medical Aid. This presentation is for you if you are interested in proper handling of medical donations, unethical and harmful handling of medical donations, and/or the impact of reductions on foreign aid across the globe.

* Local Focus: The Inland Empire of California Jennifer Sweeney, educator and professional speaker, offers a talk on how to increase compassion for ourselves and others by asking you to “take a second look” at what happened to us in the past. She will educate us about life experiences and how they affect the way […]

Join the Seattle/King County group to share your views on American Values, as we enter the 250th year of our Democratic Republic. American political leaders of all kinds throughout history have pointed out that American identity revolves around a set of ideals - life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In his most famous speech, […]

* Local Focus: Minnesota Let’s talk about what we learned from Minnesota Republican Chair Alex Pleschash and DFL Executive Director Jim Heighington, who explained their respective party’s positions. Braver Angels members at the January 5 meeting obtained answers from these two political competitors. Part of our discussion will include whether any of us altered our […]

WALK A MILE IN MY NEWS The media is not incentivized to reflect reality. It’s designed for attention, not accuracy. It targets specific audiences and creates affirming echo chambers. At our next Braver Angels Alliance gathering we’ll understand how media and social media actively contribute to today’s polarization. We’ll explore the potential bias in our […]

How we are policed—how and by whom our laws are enforced—should be of interest to every citizen. You are invited to attend an in-person discussion about the involvement of the military (regular and National Guard) in law enforcement, and the militarization of local law enforcement. Panelists with experience in law enforcement, the military, and military […]

Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

This welcome social has been rescheduled from Feb 10th to Feb 17th. 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 […]

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

Inflation, wages, and the shrinking middle in an age of permanent crisis Americans are often told the economy is “strong,” yet many households feel increasing strain. Rising prices, healthcare costs, housing shortages, child care expenses, and labor gaps tied to immigration raise difficult questions about responsibility and accountability. This forum will explore—not debate slogans—how market […]

Local Focus: Oregon Pairs of Braver Angels will meet with state legislators to inform them about who Braver Angels are, what the Oregon Rural/Urban Project is, why they should care, and how they can join the bipartisan caucuses in the House and Senate. We aim to raise name recognition and credibility of the Braver Angels […]

Braver Angels works to build constructive conversations across divides. Maury Giles, our new CEO of Braver Angels, is traveling the country to engage directly with community members, local alliances, and to hear their stories and learn from their work on the ground. This event is designed to strengthen relationships, surface local insight, encourage co-creation within […]

For our monthly alliance meeting, we will pick an issue from the recent headlines to focus our conversation. Those who pre-register by February 10 will receive a brief reading about the topic in advance (taken from Tangle, a newsletter that compiles coverage from multiple sides). Members and guests from Virginia and elsewhere are welcome. ** […]

This month's alliance meeting will feature a discussion about a recent event in the news. Everyone who pre-registers by February 10 will receive an email with the topic and a recent issue of Tangle, a news service that compiles coverage from multiple perspectives. All are welcome, from Virginia and elsewhere. ** This event is open […]

Join us for this event to bring Americans together across political differences to engage thoughtfully with the Declaration of Independence. Using this shared civic text, we will explore its ideals, tensions, and enduring relevance without debate or persuasion. This meeting emphasizes understanding over agreement and models Braver Angels’ approach to courageous citizenship during America’s 250th […]

Local Focus: Temecula Valley Every month, we come together in Temecula Valley to have a Civic Discussion on an important issue of the day. The topic for discussion will be announced 2 weeks in advance. Democracies thrive when citizens talk to each other and hear different points of view. The topic this month is current […]

* Local Focus: Northeast Ohio Northeast Ohio Alliance Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

As we look toward 2026, many of us feel a mix of hope, concern, determination, and fatigue. In Minnesota, the year ahead will be especially momentous. As the midterm election approaches, Minnesotans will elect a new governor, and every seat in the state legislature will be on the ballot. Decisions made in 2026 will shape […]

Monthly local alliance meeting with the discussion topic "Do we need any more Territories?" Registration is necessary only if you want to join over ZOOM. (We can't have food at this venue but you may bring a beverage in a closed container.) ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]

How to Talk Values with Nuance: An interactive session to build skills to de-polarize and support collaborative problem solving, led by Colorado State University communication studies Professor Martín Carcasson.

Join us online to share your thoughts on these contentious topics. What are the appropriate policies that should guide our actions? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org