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Solutions Exchange: Do Debates Depolarize? (Hybrid Event)

Host Organization: Braver Angels DC Alliance
State/Region: DC
Online US

Join the Braver Angels DC Alliance for a hybrid in-person / online event focused on whether and in what ways debates reduce political polarization. Braver Angels has a robust debate program, but it is important to explore the actual impacts on polarization of watching, attending, or participating in debates. All who RSVP will receive a Zoom link …

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Utah Monthly Member Meeting – Online

State/Region: UT
Online US

Local Focus: Utah Meet other Utah Braver Angels, ask questions, learn about opportunities to participate or volunteer, and receive updates and encouragement. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org  

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
Community Activities Center, RAF Alconbury 685 Arizona Road, RAF Alconbury, Little Stukeley

Restricted Attendance: Attendees must have access to RAF Alconbury 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 …

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Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Mental Health Professionals Only This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to provide information, consultation, and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues. June 16th Topic:  Discussion of the article "How Therapists Became Social Justice Warriors" by Lisa …

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Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
East Asheville Public Library 3 Avon Rd, Asheville

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 …

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Bridging the Divide on Climate Solutions Workshop

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Citizens Climate Lobby
State/Region: MT

Open to everyone! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Organizer Training – Crash Course

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

Complete the entire Organizer Training in a single day. This training session follows the weekly Organizer training schedule but offers all eight modules in one day. At the end of the day you will be ready to schedule your qualifying session to become a trained Organizer. You can also choose to attend individual modules for …

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Depolarizing Within – In Person

State/Region: MD
Walkersville Library - Darrel L. Batson Community Room 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be 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 …

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Braver Angels: Reuniting America

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Boston
State/Region: MA
Cambridge Public Library 449 Broadway, Cambridge

BA documentary showing and discussion

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Southern Oregon Alliance
State/Region: OR
Ashland First United Methodist Church 175 N Main St., Ashland

Local Focus: Jackson County, Oregon 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 …

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Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX
St. Francis by the Lake Episcopal Church 121 Spring Mountain Dr., Canyon Lake

Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm …

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BRINGING TOGETHER THE POLITICAL LEFT AND RIGHT Eugene, Oregon

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
MannaHouse Church 89780 N Game Farm Rd (Not too far from Costco and Winco.), Eugene

Local Focus: Oregon Join Braver Angels in Lane County for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on hot topics currently facing Oregonians.

Family & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Workshops
State/Region: - National

About 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 …

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Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): United Church of Ware
State/Region: MA
United Church of Ware 49 Church Street, Ware

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be 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 …

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Alliance/Members Meeting – Families and Politics Around the Holidays

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
State/Region: ME

With politics as polarized and divisive as ever and the holiday season approaching, many of us will have difficult interactions with problematic family members. Does calling out your problematic family members benefit you or our political climate? Or does it do the opposite -- worsening familial relationships and political climate? ** This event is open …

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Moderator Training Support Group – Online

State/Region: MN

Local Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will …

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Ambassador Training Support and Discussion Group – Online

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN

Local Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA …

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BA Organizer Training – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first …

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Moderator Training Support Group – Online

State/Region: MN

Local Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will …

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Volunteer with Us at Nourish NC – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Nourish NC 3606 Market St., Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Come volunteer with us at Nourish NC and help feed the children of our region in need of food.

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Ambassador Training Support and Discussion Group – Online

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN

Local Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA …

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Cookies & Conversation – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Pine Valley Library 3802 S College Rd (behind Walgreens), Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: People supportive of the Braver Angels mission to bridge the political divide and find common ground Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Moderated group discussion (Braver Angels of Wilmington NC)

Alliance/Members Meeting – Depolarizing for the Holidays

Host Organization: Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance
State/Region: WV

We will share how our families and friends fared at the Thanksgiving festivities and ask if any of them had to deploy any depolarization techniques to keep the peace.

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BA Organizer Training – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first …

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