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    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.

    A House United Screening, Memphis Area Alliance

    Host Organization: Memphis Area Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee
    State/Region: TN
    Setting: In-person
    Barth House Episcopal Center 409 Patterson St, Memphis

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: George Norris Alliance for a Better Nebraska
    State/Region: NE
    Setting: In-person
    First Plymouth Church 2000 D St., Lincoln

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the spirituality of human connection in our conversation partners. Since we are […]

    Families and Politics

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

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

    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 […]

    Braver Politics Office Hours

    Braver Politics Office Hours

    Host Organization: BA National - Braver Politics
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.

    Free Speech – another partisan divide or shared American value?

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Montlake Library 2401 24th Ave E, Seattle

    Campus protests, political violence and lawsuits over press and media censorship have made the debate real. What is protected by the First Amendment and what is not? What can a Courageous Citizen do to defend free speech, even when it’s offensive? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Jefferson County Library 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock

    "What does it mean to be a citizen?" Braver Angels of North Olympic Peninsula invites you to join us in respectful dialogue across differences. We will be exploring questions like: What does it mean to be a courageous citizen? What rights should come with citizenship? Are there responsibilities expected or required of citizens? There is […]

    Clackamas County Braver Angels October Meeting

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    The Ledding Library 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie

    The midterm election multi-billion dollar media polarization blitz is here. What will your response be? Come and practice strategies that we have all learned this year. Pick what works for you. Practice what we have been doing to prepare: *Be aware when the media manipulates your emotions *Practice the PAUSE technique we learned in August […]

    Becoming a Courageous Citizen

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Patchwork Madison
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Arbor Good Neighbor House 2509 McDivitt Rd, Madison

    Learn more about Braver Angels, its mission and approach to bridging the partisan divide through courageous citizenship. Presentation includes 2 short activities to give attendees a taste of Braver Angels' workshops.

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    Partner Org(s): University of South Florida Muma College of Business
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    University of South Florida Muma Collage of Business 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa

    Local Focus: University of South Florida Staff and Students Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: In-person
    Private Residence in Washington DC vicinity of Dupont Circle, Washington

    Join us for a social gathering of Braver Angels DC Alliance members and friends in the DMV at a Dupont Circle venue (address will be provided with RSVP). This gathering does not focus on politics and guests are not asked to identify their political affiliation. Light refreshments will be served.

    Brewed Beliefs

    Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Mainstream Bar and Grill 13385 Poway Rd, Poway

    Topic: When ideological dogmas conflict with faith in an increasingly polarized America. Political identities can sometimes begin to function almost like articles of faith in our highly polarized society. Join us for our next Brewed Beliefs conversation as we explore what happens when political ideology conflicts with religious conviction, how people navigate disagreements between their […]

    Minnesota State Alliance Open House

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

    Local Focus: Minnesota The Minnesota State Alliance Open House is a place to bring the curious questions that you wonder about, but might not have someone on the other side you feel safe asking. Our hope is that you feel OK to be “Open and Honest” with your curious questions, to better know ourselves and […]

    Onboarding Those New To Braver Angels

    Host Organization: Braver Angels
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: Online

    A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

    Fraud, Fuel Prices, and Foreign Policy: What’s Driving Your Vote?

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Advent United Methodist Church 3945 Lexington Avenue South, Eagan

    Join the Braver Angels Dakota County Alliance for a constructive conversation about the November election. Fraud, fuel prices, foreign policy, or something else entirely. What's driving your vote, and why? We'll talk about issues, not candidates. The goal is to understand each other, not to change minds. Reds, blues, and everyone in between are welcome. […]

    BA Vancouver WA Satellite – Monthly Meeting

    BA Vancouver WA Satellite – Monthly Meeting

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

    Local Focus: Vancouver and greater Clark County WA Join us monthly as we bring together Vancouver WA and Clark County neighbors to discuss current issues shaping the local community. These gatherings prioritize respectful conversation over debate. Participants get a chance to listen to perspectives different from their own and find common ground on timely local […]

    Compassionate Conversations

    Compassionate Conversations

    Host Organization: Central Coast
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ (SLO) 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo

    Braver Angels Compassionate Conversations Please join us for conversations! Bring a dish if you can and come at 5:00 PM for a little breaking of bread together. At 5:30, we will begin with some Braver Angels tips for great conversations even across differences. No prior Braver Angels experience is needed. Just come with your curiosity […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: The American Dream is Still Achievable

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Benton County Historical Society, Linn-Benton Community College Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Philomath Museum 1101 Main St., Philomath

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The American Dream is Still Achievable Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Is the American Dream still achievable? Americans are increasingly divided over the answer. Some see opportunity, hard […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: TBD – Accepting requests

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Strong Towns, Bolder Way Forward, United We Pledge, Liberty Village
    State/Region: UT
    Setting: In-person
    Pioneer Courthouse 97 E St George Blvd, Saint George

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: TBD - Accepting requests Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local Community Debate, where participants from across the ideological spectrum will have the opportunity […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Thompson Park Activity Center 1200 Stassen Lane, West Saint Paul

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. The Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically and […]

    NEO Alliance Meeting – USAid

    Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ - Brecksville 23 Public Square, Brecksville

    Local Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance meeting - USAid discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org