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    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Other
    Partner Org(s): Immigration Working Group of the Sisters of Charity of New York
    Setting: Online

    Note: This free* event is to be attended online.  Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Howland Public Library 313 Main Street, Beacon

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Howard County Maryland Library
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Glenwood Branch HCLS 2350 MD 97, Cooksville

    Participants explore their own attitudes towards the political “other,” develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing, and learning how to constructively intervene in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. Workshop Format: The 3-hour workshop is offered in person. Who can come? Anyone interested in examining their own […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley 536 Ouray Ave., Grand Junction

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Participants learn how to be more aware of their own “inner polarizer,” and how to interact without […]

    Friends, Families and Politics Workshop

    Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
    Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of North County San Diego
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Political tension can strain family and friend relationships. Build skills to protect important bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family and friend relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. People are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Points of Agreement on Immigration Policy

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of Greenwich
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    Greenwhich, CT Greenwhich

    * Restricted Attendance: We aim for balanced participation: 4–8 Reds and 4–8 Blues and up to 10 spaces for observers/alternates. 2 moderators and approximately 4 other Braver Angels Volunteers * […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    CoHo Ecovillage Common House 1975 SE Crystal Lake Dr, Corvallis

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Arguments into Discussions

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum 20 West St, Northampton

    Local Focus: This workshop is offered in support of civil political, and civic discussion in Northampton, MA Want to feel heard?   This free, two-hour event aims to build skills that […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    St. Mark's Lutheran Church 200 S Main St, Washington

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): UUC West
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Church West (UUCW) 13001 W North Avenue, Brookfield

    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: State
    Partner Org(s): Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley 536 Ouray Ave., Grand Junction

    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: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Easthampton Library Annex 52 Main Street, Easthampton

    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 […]