Past Events from 02/08/2022 – 02/23/2022 – Braver Angels

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“Depolarizing Within” Workshop

Partner Org(s): ISD 196,Dakota County Library System
State/Region: MN
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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Christ's Episcopal Church Castle Rock
State/Region: CO

Local Focus: Colorado 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 […]

Members Meeting – Conversation on Safeguarding Voting and Elections

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tompkins County
State/Region: NY
All Saints Parish 347 Ridge Rd (Rt 34B), Lansing

Restricted Attendance: Tompkins County Residents Local Focus: Tompkins County, NY Join Braver Angels for a civil conversation across the political divide about safeguarding voting and elections.

Community Debate

Host Organization: BA Debates / Community
Partner Org(s): Redlands Restorative Pathways Community
State/Region: - National

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 Local Focus: City of Redlands, CA The Redlands Restorative Pathways Community invites the City of Redlands to utilize the Braver Angels debate format […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, WI
State/Region: WI

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 […]

National Debate: Gender

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

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: Gender segregated youth programs should be protected by law. Extracurricular youth programs-- church groups, scouting programs, sports leagues, etc.-- have been an […]

Families & Politics

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

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 […]

California’s housing shortage: where do we go from here?

Host Organization: Bay Area Super Alliance
State/Region: CA

Despite various legislative initiatives, housing in California remains scarce and expensive. NIMBYs (Not In My Back Yard) and YIMBYs (Yes In My Back Yard) face off in city councils and the legislature. What are the causes and what possible solutions do we have?

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: MN BA State Alliance
Partner Org(s): ISD 196, Dakota County Library System
State/Region: MN

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

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

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 […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): The Racial Healing-Justice-Unity Bahá'í-inspired Series
State/Region: - National
Online US

The Racial Healing-Justice-Unity Bahá'í-inspired Series Presents Depolarizing Conversations About Race: A Braver Angels Workshop   Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are often dysfunctional and judgmental, 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 […]

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR

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 debating. Schedule In […]

Common Ground – Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence

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

Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence. 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 […]

Connecticut Alliance – Introductory Gathering

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
State/Region: CT

Restricted Attendance: For Connecticut Residents Local Focus: Connecticut Want to know more about Braver Angels, upcoming CT Alliance events, and how to use your talents and interests to get involved? Bring your questions and join us at an informal meet-and-greet via Zoom.

America’s Public Forum: Compromise? Consensus? Coalition? The (Un)Quiet Arts of American Politics

Online US

** 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.” Eventbrite link and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-compromise-consensus-coalition-the-arts-of-american-politics-tickets-267131366107?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch About this event How do major decisions get made in the institutions of American democracy, […]

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR

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 debating. Schedule In […]

Members Meeting – Understanding

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
Online US

Braver Angels works to bridge political divides between Americans with effective communication. Many do not share that mission. How do we talk to those who embrace polarization? How do we understand them? Is it possible, or even appropriate, to influence these people to look outside their partisan perspectives?

Depolarizing Within – Mt Airy Learning Tree

Partner Org(s): Mt Airy Learning Tree, Phila, PA
State/Region: PA
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. The workshop has been split into two 1.5 hour sessions:      Session 1: February […]

Film Discussion – “The Best of Enemies”

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Online US

Braver Angels Film Discussion: "The Best of Enemies" ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: BA Workshops
State/Region: - National

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 debating. Schedule In […]

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National

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.

Walk A Mile In My News – Washington State, Western and Central/Eastern Alliances

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

Local Focus: All Braver Angels welcome Much of our polarization may be the result of our news sources, what we consider misinformation or fake news, and the difficulty of separating facts or truth from opinion. This can leave us hunkering down in our own media silos or echo chambers, resulting in limited dialogue and few […]

Community Debate

Host Organization: Central Coast Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): SoCal Alliance
State/Region: CA

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 Local Focus: Intended for California but others are welcome to attend as well Resolved: The California minimum wage hurts rather than helps low-wage […]

Community Debate – Washington State Debate: Police Reform Laws

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA

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 Washington State Debate: Have Washington’s new police reform laws made us more, or less safe? You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver […]

Orientation for Prospective or New Braver Angels Workshop Organizers

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

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. ** […]

Film Discussion – Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance February Meeting

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

We will watch and discuss the third and fourth videos in a YouTube channel series by Prof. Ilana Redstone: Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes. The topic of this video series is viewpoint diversity.

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