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Book Discussion – “The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy” by Gehl and Porter.

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

Book discussion: The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy, by Katherine M. Gehl & Michael E. Porter (2020). The authors argue that the two parties constitute an unhealthy duopoly over the U.S. electoral and legislative processes, and propose reforms to break that duopoly. ** This event is open […]

Film Discussion – Black Boys

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
Partner Org(s): League TV Network, BWC Community Outreach
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

This is a virtual Documentary Discussion series that highlights insidious policies and practices that have caused systemic harm to Black Americans and other people of color. Conversations led by members of the Angels of Color Caucus with a purposeful intent to promote mutual understanding and healing the racial divide. Disclosure: This is a free event […]

Greater Minneapolis Alliance: Free Speech on Campus – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Southdale Public Library (Hennepin County) 7001 York Ave S, Edina

Open meeting to become more informed about the controversy over freedom of speech in academic communities. Expert description of recent incidents followed by discussion.

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National Debate: Cross-party Relationships

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

Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Don't date outside the party." Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
Partner Org(s): Center for Peace Victoria
State/Region: TX
Setting: In-person
First United Methodist Church Victoria, TX 407 N. Bridge Street, Victoria

Local Focus: Victoria, TX Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a […]

Speaking with the “Enemy” – Healthy Conversations Across the Political Divide

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Mary C. Jenkins Community Center 221 Mills Ave, Brevard

Local Focus: Western North Carolina, 10 counties, centered around Brevard, NC 1:1 Conversations across the Political Divide  Overview An opportunity to talk with someone outside of your own political group about what  you each believe and want for the country. This is a self-directed, non-facilitated conversation  following a detailed structure. It involves two one-hour conversations […]

Lunch and a Fight – A Dialogue

Host Organization: Bay Area Super Alliance
Partner Org(s): Fighting to Understand
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Golden Gate University 536 Mission Street, San Francisco

Restricted Attendance: Open to the public Local Focus: San Francisco, California In person, facilitated discussion of a divisive topic through constructive disagreement. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): South Burlington Public Library
State/Region: VT
Setting: In-person
South Burlington Public Library 180 Market St, South Burlington

Local Focus: Chittenden county, VT   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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National
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 […]

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.

United We Stand – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Moorestown
State/Region: NJ
Setting: In-person
Moorestown Theater Company 5 W. Main Street, Moorestown

The Moorestown Braver Angels Alliance invites you to join us on Main Street for a short celebration of our love of country and community on Presidents' Day. We'll gather for the National Anthem and spend a few minutes finding some common ground as we talk about what we love about our small town and our […]

Members Meeting – Monthly MN – West Suburban Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Ridgedale Library Room 174 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka

Local Focus: Residence of west metro area Let's Talk Immigration: We would like to invite you to our inaugural Monthly Alliance Meeting. This meeting provides an opportunity for BA members (and guests) to come together and create a space for respectful conversations around issues that impact our daily life. We will be discussing immigration. More […]

Connecting Conversation: DACA Pro-Con

Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver
State/Region: CO
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Must have participated in a Braver Angels Workshop such as Skills for Bridging the Divide, Depolarizing Within, Family & Politics or Red/Blue. Braver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation about DACA, the policy that allows some unauthorized immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children to live and work legally. […]

Members Meeting – Military Veterans Alliance

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

A nationwide alliance for military veterans. Discuss with other veterans your military experience and how it affects your view of the partisan divide.

Book Discussion – Freedom’s Power

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
Setting: Online
Online

https://lccn.loc.gov/2006031409 Starr, Paul, 1949- Freedom's power : the true force of liberalism / Paul Starr.New York : Basic Books, c2007.      xi, 276 p. ; 24 cm.      JC574 .S73 2007      ISBN: 9780465081868046508186X http://www.freedomspower.com/

Manteca Interfaith Community Appeal Sponsors Depolarizing Conversations about Race

Host Organization: Unity Alliance
Partner Org(s): Manteca Interfaith Community Appeal
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
United Methodist Church Manteca 910 E North St, Manteca

Braver Angels Depolarizing Conversations about Race ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Skills for Social Media – Online

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: Online
Online US

This event is organized by the OR alliance but is open to a national audience. This online workshop focuses on Braver Angels communication skills for people who engage in political conversation on social media. About this event The Need: Social Media posts are often highly polarizing. Skills for Social Media is an online workshop designed […]

Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections

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

Local Focus: Georgia Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Trustworthy Elections. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race and Public Policy – Online

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

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 issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and removing statues. Conversations flare up and […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard

Partner Org(s): St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, New London, NH
Setting: In-person
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 52 Gould Road, New London

Local Focus: New London, NH and surrounding towns 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 […]

Elevator Speech Workshop for Braver Angels Ambassadors

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

Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members who have completed Ambassador training As Ambassadors for Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will help […]

Members Meeting

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

Member Meeting-- Bridging the Divide: Building a Social Movement

Film Discussion – “Can We Take a Joke?”

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

Can We Take a Joke? (2015, Ted Balaker, Zach Weissmueller) is a 1 hour, 14 minute exploration of outrage culture through the lens of stand-up comedy detailing its stifling impact on comedy and the exchange of ideas. What will future will be like if we can’t learn how to take a joke?  ** This event is open to […]

Common Ground – Election Integrity and assuring Trustworthy Elections

Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
State/Region: CO
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Colorado Southern Front Range Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Trustworthy Elections. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance
State/Region: NM
Setting: Online

Local Focus: OPEN TO ALL! 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: South Central Iowa Alliance
State/Region: IA
Setting: In-person
Osceola Municipal Golf Course clubhouse 400 E. Fayette St., Osceola

Local Focus: South central Iowa 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 […]

Families and Politics – ONLINE

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

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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