Past Events from 08/29/2021 – 09/25/2021 – Braver Angels

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Depolarizing Within – Standard

Host Organization: BA National
Setting: Online
Online

Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels musicians 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 […]

Event Series America’s Public Forum

America’s Public Forum

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

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum.  Thank you.  

National Debate: Race in Education

Host Organization: Braver Angels' Debates
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: Public schools cannot be trusted to teach students about race and racism. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels' Debate. […]

Event Series America’s Public Forum

America’s Public Forum

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

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum.  Thank you.  

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Ohio Statewide
State/Region: OH
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Ohio 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

State/Region: GA
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Georgia About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online 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 thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and […]

Common Ground – Addressing National Infrastructure Legislation

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Addressing National Infrastructure Legislation. 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 Conversations About Race

Host Organization: Wilshire Baptist Church
State/Region: TX
Setting: In-person
Wilshire Baptist Church 4316 Abrams Rd, Dallas

Restricted Attendance: Open only to members of the Wilshire Baptist Church congregation Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Arkansas (BACA)
Partner Org(s): Central Arkansas Library System, University of Arkansas
State/Region: AR
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: The event is taking place in AR but will be applicable to anyone. 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 […]

USC Center for the Political Future: Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online

Host Organization: Southern California Super Alliance
Partner Org(s): The Center for the Political Future at the University of Southern California
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]

“Infrastructure” Spending – Too Much or Not Enough?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

The U.S. Congress is considering legislation that will significantly expand the federal government’s spending on programs designed to increase long-term economic growth. The elements of that package focused on physical infrastructure -- such as transportation, electric/gas/water distribution, and Internet -- have wide bipartisan support. Other elements, including those that focus on making individuals more productive […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
State/Region: UT
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Utah 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 […]

MN State Alliance Debate

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

  de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: Teaching about systemic racism is divisive, encourages students to hate America, and should be prohibited in public and charter schools. You probably […]

Event Series America’s Public Forum

America’s Public Forum

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

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum.  Thank you.  

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
State/Region: UT
Setting: Online

There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]

Braver Angels Introductory Meeting – Help Depolarize America

Host Organization: Southern California Super Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Southern California, but open to others American politics is competitive, thrilling, frustrating – and infuriating. The stakes are high. Issues are important. Outcomes matter. This is why we care, and should care, about our politics. But do our politics have to be demonizing? Does it have to bring out the worst in us? […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race

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

Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race

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

Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard

Partner Org(s): New Jersey Society for Clinical Social Work
State/Region: NJ
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Clinical Social Workers 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 […]

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Members of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
State/Region: NY
Setting: 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 […]

We the People’s Forum: How A Black Mom & A White Police Chief Built Trust

Host Organization: BA National - We the People's Forum
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Janelle Burke is a mom and a community activist in Everett, Washington, with a labels-defying perspective: a Black conservative with serious concerns about police misconduct. After her daughter had a troubling encounter with a police officer several years ago, Janelle called Police Chief Dan Templeman. That started a years-long conversation between the two. Join us […]

Orientation for Prospective or New Braver Angels Workshop Organizers

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

New and Prospective Organizer Orientation Meeting This meeting is for new and prospective organizers and takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm EST. At the orientations, we explain the responsibilities and rewards of being an organizer, answer questions, and show newcomers how to navigate the website to access helpful resources. ** […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid

Host Organization: Braver Angels St. Albans
State/Region: VT
Setting: Online
Online

There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]

Pizza/Potluck in the Park – A Braver Angels Meet-up

Host Organization: Braver Angels CNY/Southern Hills
Partner Org(s): Gorges Angels of Tompkins County
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Cummins Park 2 Grove Street, Tully

Local Focus: Central New York and Southern Hills (Event is a picnic in Tully, NY) ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

State/Region: WI
Setting: In-person
Wauwatosa Public Library Firefly Room 7635 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa

Local Focus: Wauwatosa, WI (and Milwaukee area) 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 thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather […]

Single Issue eXchange

Host Organization: Bay Area Super Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

Join us for a SIX (Single Issue eXchange) workshop on immigration policy. The Braver Angels SIX Workshop brings together Conservatives and Liberals – Reds and Blues – to address multiple facets of issues. Reds and Blues ask questions of the other side in order to: • Discover areas of common ground • Identify misconceptions that […]

Helping Loved Ones Divided By Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Helping Loved Ones Divided By Politics Join us for a live demonstration of Braver Angels co-founder, Bill Doherty, Ph.D., an expert on the family dynamics of political difference, as he helps loved ones divided by politics learn new tools for connecting and communicating. Bill will interview two people (couple, siblings, parent and adult child, close […]

Families & Politics (WA – Central / Eastern Washington Alliance)

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

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 why family differences over […]

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