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    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: St Croix Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Bayport Library 582 4th St N., Bayport

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Home of Jonesy and Josh Joslin 15407 174th Avenue Court East, Bonney Lake

    Restricted Attendance: Open to residents of Tehaleh residential community, Bonney Lake, WA. Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): The Basilica of St. Mary
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    The Basilica of St. Mary 1600 Hennepin Ave., The Basilica School, Room LL7, Minneapolis

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): LBCC Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Linn-Benton Community College, Albany Campus 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Fireside Rm. (CC-211), Albany

    * Local Focus: Oregon Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Sparta Free Library 124 W Main Street, Sparta

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […]

    Family and Politics

    Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Catonsville Presbyterian Church
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Catonsville Presbyterian Church 1400 Frederick Road, Catonsville

    Local Focus: Central Maryland Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you […]

    Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Disagreements into Conversations

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: Idaho This free two-hour event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from becoming arguments.  These are especially helpful during these polarized times -with friends, family members, work colleagues, at school, and with those you encounter while leading civic renewal activities.  These skills may also help holiday and family  gatherings stay calm. […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NH
    Setting: In-person
    Hampton Falls Free Library 7 Drinkwater Road, Hampton Falls

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 815 South Washington Street, Naperville

    ** Local Focus: Chicago and surrounding suburbs Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Greendale Public Library
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Greendale Public Library - Community Meeting Room (Lower Level) 5647 Broad Street, Greendale

    Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner […]

    Common Ground – Immigration policy

    Host Organization: BA National - Citizens Commission on Immigration
    Setting: In-person
    Fulton Center, Arizona State University 300 East University Drive, Tempe

    Local Focus: Residents of Arizona Congressional District 4 About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
    Partner Org(s): Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Glens Falls
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Conregation of Glens Falls 21 Weeks Road, Queensbury

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

    Crossing the Continental Divide

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Note: This event is to be attended online via Zoom. Tickets are free. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: SWFL Alliance
    Partner Org(s): SWFL EcoAlliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Bell Tower Clubhouse 5100 Bell Tower Park Blvd., Fort Myers

    Local Focus: SW Florida Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    St. Francis Catholic Church 404 N 9th St., Brainerd

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: BA National
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Note: This event is to be attended online. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Greendale Public Library
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Greendale Public Library - Community Room (Lower Level) 5647 Broad Street, Greendale

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Note: This free* event is to be attended online.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. We […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Local Focus: Minnesota Note: This free* event is to be attended online.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Washington State Catholic Conference
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center 4700 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way

    Braver Angels is partnering with the Washington State Catholic Conference to present “DePolarizing Within.” A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation […]

    Crossing the Continental Divide

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Madison
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Alicia Ashman Library 733 N High Point Rd, Madison

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. Tickets are free. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation, participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver Angels' […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Unity of Farmington Hills
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Unity of Farmington Hills 32500 W. 13 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills

    Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Twin Brook Community Library 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    Partner Org(s): Unity Church of Ann Arbor
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Unity Church of Ann Arbor 4750 Venture Drive Suite 350, Ann Arbor

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
    Partner Org(s): St. Matthews Episcopal Church
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    St. Matthews Episcopal Church 19580 Pilgrims Place, Parker

    **Local Focus: Colorado Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NJ
    Setting: In-person
    Chester Library 250 W Main St, Chester

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

    Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Arguments into Discussions

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): North Idaho College Cardinal Reads, St Luke's Episcopal Church
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: In-person
    St. Luke's Episcopal Church 501 E Wallace Ave, Coeur d'Alene

    This free two-hour event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from becoming arguments. These are especially helpful during these polarized times -with friends, family members, work colleagues, at school, and with those you encounter while leading civic renewal activities. These skills may also help holiday and family gatherings stay calm. This event […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Jerry's Foods 7760 Hargis Pkwy, Woodbury

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […]