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Do you want to bring a Braver Angels debate to your alliance? As part of our Rise For America Campaign for civic renewal, over 60 individuals have already taken action to become trained debate chairs! Whether you are training to be a debate chair (https://braverangels.org/rise-debate-training/) yourself or want to work alongside someone who is, this […]
Complete the entire Organizer Training in a single day. This training session follows the weekly Organizer training schedule but offers all eight modules in one day. At the end of the day you will be ready to schedule your qualifying session to become a trained Organizer. You can also choose to attend individual modules for […]
Local Focus: BA Members of Washington State. What should we be doing in preparation for the 2024 election? This is an opportunity for Washington State Braver Angels members to weigh in on a strategic plan for our state.
Restricted Attendance: For members of Braver Angels who have completed the Ambassador training. As Ambassadors for 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 […]
* Ambassador Training Have you completed the Braver Angels Debate Chair E-Course? Join us for step 2 in the chair training process -- a Q&A session with an experienced Debate Chair! * Restricted Attendance: Completion of E-Course
If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The third and final step is practicing your skills in a mock debate! Join us for this event where members of the Braver Angels Debate team […]
The newly formed Ely MN Alliance will meet to discuss a Braver Angels interview with Jonathan Haidt, “The struggle between ‘for’ and ‘against’ is the mind’s worst disease.” After registering, you will receive a link to the interview to watch before attending the in-person meeting. * This event is open to the media upon approval. […]
Restricted Attendance: Forum is restricted to BA members who are mental health professionals This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to connect, provide consultation and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues.
* Restricted Attendance: Only for students and faculty of Waterford School ** Local Focus: Sandy, Utah In-person student red/blue workshop. Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, […]
Local Focus: Asheville/Buncombe NC and surrounding counties Parents and school boards are united in their desire for a quality education and a safe learning environment for students. But considering recent NC state legislation, public education is on the frontline of political polarization. Braver Angels WNC is sponsoring a moderated discussion which aims to understand differences, […]
Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1- the training Ecourse) Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-training? If so, join us for the first ever Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for debate chairs and […]
Local Focus: Long Island de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: Prosecutorial efforts on the state and federal level to remove a Republican candidate from the presidential election is […]
Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties Monthly member meeting, discussing Rural/Urban Divide in Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties, and any impact on or from: homelessness, affordable housing and property taxes. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
How do you deal with feeling reactive, dysregulated, frustrated or exhausted while doing this important work? Learn practical tips and coping skills for managing stress and avoiding burnout.
Equal numbers of people with strong opinions on the subject matter take a deep-dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Israel & Palestine. This event is for you if: You affirm the equal worth and dignity of […]
The Braver Angels Red Caucus invites Blues, Reds, and Others to a deep dive into the Media contributions to information bubbles and polarization. All Braver Angels members are welcome! Date: Wednesday, February 28 Time: 4p to 6p Pacific/7p Eastern The format will be a single-issue Fishbowl. Six to eight Red and six to eight Blue […]
Volunteer to Make Nourish NC Snackpacks with Braver Angels and WAAS Middle School. This is a Volunteer Community Service event to unite people through doing good works together. * Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Local Focus: Fort Collins, CO, Northern Colorado Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify […]
Local Focus: This is an in-person only workshop in the Bloomington/Ellettsville, Indiana area. There will be no remote access available. If you want to change our border laws or keep them as they are, you have a chance to participate in a Braver Angels workshop to develop (or not) our border laws. This is a […]
Restricted Attendance: Media Professionals Only About this event The Depolarizing Within Workshop for Media Professionals addresses the challenge of maintaining objectivity amid personal opinions. It explores the impact of our language choices when discussing the political "other," emphasizing the need to understand how personal language shapes investigations and influences audience interpretation. This workshop offers media […]
Restricted Attendance: Must complete debate chair training e-Course Have you completed the Braver Angels Debate Chair e-Course? Join us for step 2 in the chair training process — a Q&A session with an experienced Debate Chair!
Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1- the training Ecourse) Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-training? If so, join us for the next Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for debate chairs and chairs-in-training […]
de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: The Supreme Court’s July 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which to overturned Roe v. Wade, is a threat […]
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Restricted Attendance: Completed debate chair e-Course, attended debate chair Q&A session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The third and final step is practicing your skills in a mock debate! Join us […]
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Restricted Attendance: Forum is restricted to BA members who are mental health professionals This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to connect, provide consultation and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues.
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Restricted Attendance: Intended for members of Braver Angels who have completed the Ambassador training, and Field Leaders/Alliance Co-Chairs who are engaged in Public Outreach. As Ambassadors for 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 […]
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