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    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    Courtyard by Marriott Hotel 12401 Katy Freeway, Houston

    * Local Focus: Greater Houston Area About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Addressing Immigration. 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 problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
    State/Region: VA
    Setting: In-person
    James City County Library Croaker Road 7770, Williamsburg

    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: BA National - Workshops
    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: In-person
    Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library 1630 7th St NW, Washington

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

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

    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 Challenging Conversations

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Colorado Rocky Mountain School Carbondale

    * Restricted Attendance: Open only to faculty, staff of Colorado Rocky Mountain School * Local Focus: Carbondale, CO 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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): The Basilica of St. Mary
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    The Basilica of St. Mary 88 N 17th St, Minneapolis

    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 […]

    Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

    Host Organization: Chittenden County VT Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: VT
    Setting: In-person
    South Burlington Public Library 180 Market St, South Burlington

    Local Focus: Chittenden County VT 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, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with […]

    Crossing the Continental Divide

    Host Organization: BA National
    State/Region: - 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 Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Braden River Church 5150 Peridia Blvd E, Bradenton

    ** Local Focus: Sarasota/Bradenton, FL 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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: St. Croix Valley Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bayport 490 4th St N, Bayport

    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 - Workshops
    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 […]

    Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Whatcom County Dispute Resolution Center 206 Prospect Street, Bellingham

    A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped […]

    Skills for Challenging Conversations – LAPP Skills for Teens

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Irvine Ranch Water District Community Center 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine

    ** Restricted Attendance: High school students This Braver Angels workshop gives participants an opportunity to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills when facing controversial issues in their lives—with teachers, principals, peers, roommates, employers, and relatives. These are especially helpful during these polarized times. Participants will learn and practice: How to disagree with others […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: BA National
    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 […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Immigration

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Elim Lutheran Church 504 Baker Street, Petaluma

    About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. 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 problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform or abortion. Together participants talk about their […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    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 […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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

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

    About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. 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 problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform, or abortion. Together, participants talk about their […]

    Depolarizing Within Workshop (Protestant Version)

    Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
    Partner Org(s): St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego

    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 partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online

    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: 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 […]

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

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

    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 […]