SongSquare
State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMembers of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.
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Events calendar
Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
National Events
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“The Write Life” Songwriting Workshop with Alvin Garrett
Host Organization: Braver Angels Music Partner Org(s): Alvin Garrett State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineLed and developed by Grammy-nominated songwriter and artist Alvin Garrett, recently featured by Braver Angels as November's Artist of the Month. He's bringing his The Write Life program and tailoring it to our own Braver Angels Songwriters/Artist group. This workshop is for all levels—so if you've ever even thought about writing a song, here's your […]
National Debate: Parents and Education
Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates / Community State/Region: - National Setting: Onlinede·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 The goal of public schools is to be a public good, but what does that mean in America today? Is there a shared […]
Book Discussion – The Forgotten Americans
Host Organization: Braver Angels Library State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineJoin a moderated discussion of a book chosen specially by our Braver Angels library team. About this event An Economic Agenda for a Divided Nation by Isabel Sawhill (Credit: Yale Press) Join us for our online book discussion. This month, we will be discussing The Forgotten Americans by Isabel Sawhill which discusses ideas for helping […]
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We the People’s Forum: Higher Education: A Bridge or Barrier for the Working Class?
Host Organization: Braver Angels - We the People's Forum Partner Org(s): Allegany College of Maryland, Allegany County Choose Civility State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineIs higher education a bridge or barrier for America's working class? For years, many Americans saw a college degree as the golden ticket to economic stability. But more and more Americans are wondering: Is the price of that ticket too high for many working-class Americans? Have college degrees become overrated? Is our system of higher […]
National Debate: Criminal Justice
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Onlinede·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 Does punishment work to reduce crime? If it could, does our system do it so poorly that it is ineffective or leads to […]
SongSquare
State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMembers of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.
Coliseum Debate – National Debate: Public Health, Science, and Public Trust
Host Organization: Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USWhom can you trust? What about when it’s your health and possibly your life in the balance? Who decides and how do they make those decisions? For the past two years we have been in the grip of a pandemic that has changed our lives in many ways. Far-reaching decisions have been made by public […]
Depolarizing Conversations About Race
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USWhy we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are often dysfunctional and judgmental, descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and removing statues. Conversations flare up and […]
Braver Politics CAP Homeroom Advisor Training
Host Organization: BA National - Braver Politics State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USPlease join us for a Braver Politics Training for Homeroom Advisors or people that might want to become Homeroom Advisors.
Braver Politics CAP Election Team Advisor Training
Host Organization: BA National - Braver Politics State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USElection Team Advisor Training
We the People’s Forum: Does One Size Fit All For Addressing Homelessness?
Host Organization: BA National - We the People's Forum State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USWhen it comes to addressing homelessness, should we be taking a one-size-fits-all approach? Or are there many different approaches that we should adopt? We'll discuss these questions and explore solutions with a politically diverse panel of Americans who have been homeless, or who work on housing issues. We the People's Forum is a Braver Angels […]
Braver Politics CAP Citizen Volunteer Orientation Part 2
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USRestricted Attendance: Must have completed the Citizen Volunteer Orientation E-Course Citizen Volunteer Orientation Part 2
Braver Politics CAP Event Trainer Training
Host Organization: BA National - Braver Politics State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USJoin Elizabeth Doll for the Specialized Braver Politics Guide role of Event Trainer.
SongSquare
State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMembers of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.
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National Debate: Roe v. Wade
Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Onlinede·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 rights of an adult woman take precedence over the rights of a fetus. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver […]
Book Discussion – Discussion with Jay Van Bavel, co-author of The Power of Us
Host Organization: BA National - Library State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USDiscussion with Jay Van Bavel, co-author of The Power of Us ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
National Debate: Labor Unions
Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Onlinede·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: Unions do workers more harm than good. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, […]
Families and Politics
Host Organization: BA National - Workshops State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USAbout this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into […]
SongSquare
State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMembers of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.
Elevator Speech for BA Ambassadors
Host Organization: BA Ambassadors State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: For Braver Angels members who are already enrolled in the Ambassador Program Braver Angels Ambassadors - join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you develop a clear, concise, and memorable way to talk about Braver Angels with media, potential partners, and prospective Braver Angels members. Instructor Lorraine Howell retired at the […]
We the People’s Forum
Host Organization: Braver Angels - We The People's Forum State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineIs it time for a serious third party in America? What kind of a platform could unite a big group of voters in a third party? Could such a third party attract not just independents, but also strong conservatives and progressives disillusioned by the two big parties? We'll explore these questions with a fascinating lineup […]
Challenge Your Assumptions: Revealing the Spectrum of Views Across Black Voters
Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco State/Region: CA Setting: OnlineThe size and influence of Black voters are rapidly growing, and political views among these voters are not at all homogenous. Join our conversation with Guest Speakers, Blue: Dr. Marilyn Hosea, Braver Angels, Denver and Red: Peter Bell, Braver Angels, Minneapolis. This discussion will be moderated by SF Alliance leaders. There will be an opportunity to […]
SongSquare
State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMembers of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.
National Debate: Free Speech on College Campuses
Host Organization: Braver Angels - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Onlinede·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 Free Speech on College Campuses You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, where competing candidates […]
Members Meeting
Host Organization: BA National - Partnerships State/Region: - National Online USSongSquare
State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMembers of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.
SongSquare
Host Organization: BA National - Music State/Region: - National Online USA laid back zoom song swap with a Braver Angels spin! We'll invite each songwriter to share what they're working on musically (it doesn't have to be BA themed), followed by a short forum on a BA related songwriter topic. If you just want to listen and not share, that's ok too!
Skills for Social Media – ONLINE Workshop
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USThis online workshop focuses on Braver Angels communication skills for people who engage in political conversation on social media. About this event The Need: Social Media posts are often highly polarizing. Skills for Social Media is an online workshop designed to improve the culture of posts and conversations in social media and provide a constructive […]
SongSquare
State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMembers of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.
