Past Events from 10/03/2023 – 10/11/2023 – Braver Angels

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Event Series Debate Chair Q&A – Online

Debate Chair Q&A – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Signup for Rise for America campaign, and completion of Debate Chair E-Course Required. Interested in becoming a Braver Angels debate chair? Join us to learn more and ask any questions you may have.

Alliance/Members Meeting – Twin Cities East Metro Meet and Greet

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Green Mill Pizza 6025 Hudson Road, Woodbury

We have a fun evening planned. You will be able to enjoy a beverage, food and exchange views in a comfortable setting. If you can't make it right at 6:30, no worries. We've designed the meeting so you can fit right in the flow if you arrive later than 6:30. We'd love you to bring […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – DC Alliance Fall Happy Hour

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
State/Region: DC
Royal Sands Social Club Cabana Lounge, 26 N St, SE, Washington

Join Braver Angels for an autumn D.C. happy hour at Royal Sands Social Club, 26 N St, SE in the Cabana Lounge. Metro: Navy Yard/Ballpark. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Behind the Ballot Tour – In Person

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Bosler Memorial Library 4700 Smith Road, Cincinnati

Local Focus: Cincinnati, OH Are you concerned about our election process or just have questions you want answered? Preparations for the November election are in full swing, and we invite you for a behind the scenes look at the election processes! Whether it is the recruiting and training of over 2,000 poll workers, running the […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

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 […]

Book Discussion – The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World – Online

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

A conversation with Fr. Robert Aaron Wessman, author of "The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World" -- a faith-based response that can lead the way out of the divisiveness and vitriol of our times... a way out of the toxicity in which we live, and to stimulate courage and hope. ** This event is open […]

How Can We Improve Racial/Ethnic Relations in Laramie County?

Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance
Partner Org(s): Laramie County Library
State/Region: WY
Cottonwood Room, Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Laramie

Local Focus: Laramie County, Wyoming and surrounding areas. How Can we Improve Racial/Ethnic Relations in Laramie County? A Braver Angels Panel Conversation with Q&A. Laramie County Library Cottonwood room. The focus will be on solutions – on ways to reduce racial/ethnic tensions in our community. The panel of 6 to 12 community members will represent […]

Finding Reliable Media – Online

Host Organization: North Texas Alliance
State/Region: TX
Online US

Unsure how to find news sources you can trust? Fed up with “News Overload”? Like to see a good summary of what you really need to know? Want to understand the best arguments from both sides for an issue? Want to know what stories your favorite news sources are not covering? How biased are my […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
State/Region: PA
First Unitarian Church of Wilmington 730 Halstead Rd,, Wilmington

Local Focus: Greater Wilmington, Delaware 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Partner Org(s): The Grove United Methodist Church
State/Region: MN
The Grove United Methodist Church 7465 Steppleview Road, Woodbury

Local Focus: Woodbury, Minnesota 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
Partner Org(s): Garden Home Community Library
State/Region: OR
Garden Home Community Library 7475 SW Oleson Rd, Portland

A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. 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 […]

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 ALL DAY – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio
State/Region: OH
Wright Memorial Public Library 1776 Far Hills Ave., Dayton

Local Focus: Southwest Ohio A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. 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 […]

Fostering Connections and Building Community through Story Exchange – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
Partner Org(s): Narrative 4
State/Region: IN
Monroe County Public Library - Ellettsville Branch 600 W. Temperance Street, Meeting Room B, Ellettsville

Restricted Attendance: All Braver Angels members who are able to attend in-person are welcome to register. Local Focus: This is an in-person workshop located near Bloomington, Indiana. The South-Central Indiana Braver Angels Alliance is sponsoring this in-person workshop presented by Narrative 4 (N4), a global nonprofit that uses storytelling and the arts to foster connection […]

Crossing the Continental Divide – A Braver Angels National Presentation

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During the workshop, participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver Angels’ Red/Blue workshop in action Gain knowledge about how to have better conversations […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
State/Region: IN

Restricted Attendance: Attendees should have completed a BA workshop that has introduced them to skills for discussing topics with the opposite color Local Focus: South Central Indiana Alliance Each month the SC Indiana Alliance tackles a topic of current interest to Reds and Blues. Ping one of us for this month's topic or workshop.

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: GA
Cathedral of St. Phillip, Gould Room 2744 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta

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 Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should […]

Braver Angels DC Alliance Fall Social and Debate (In Person)

Host Organization: Braver Angels DC Alliance
State/Region: DC
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium 5200 Glover Road Northwest, Washington

Join your fellow DC-Area Braver Angels folks and friends for a friendly grill out in the lovely Rock Creek Park and stick around for a lively and humorous debate -- Resolved: Halloween is sacred. We will have your basic hot dogs and hamburgers (or veggie burgers as the case may be), but please bring any […]

Depolarizing Within – Online

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
State/Region: - National

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 […]

An Evening with Francis Collins, Former NIH Director

Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
State/Region: AZ

Dr. Frances Collins will be delivering a live online presentation examining the breakdown in communication that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and what we can learn from it going forward. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – October 2023

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Crossroads Church - Oakley 3500 Madison Rd, Cincinnati

We will debate the following resolution: Resolved: Human induced climate change is a global crisis requiring immediate drastic action to avoid dire economic and social impacts. Note that Braver Angels debates are a special format that encourages EVERYONE TO SPEAK or ask questions, ENSURES CIVILTIY in disagreement, and strives for learning and better understanding. The […]

Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA

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 […]

Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA

Local Focus: Washington State A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State. Have you ever told someone about Braver Angels and they seem pretty interested until you suggest a 4-hour workshop on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you… Join us for an informal meet and greet and […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Open House

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
The Market at Malcom Yards 501 30th Ave SE, Minneapolis

Are you concerned about the way family and friends are dismissing each other over politics? Come to Braver Angels' open house, eat, drink and meet other Minneapolis area residents, from the right and left, who want to build understanding across partisan divides to improve their way of life. Leaders of the Greater Minneapolis Alliance will […]

Local Community Debate – NYC Debate – “Resolved: Smash the Patriarchy” – In Person

Partner Org(s): New York Young Republicans - Arts Caucus; Woodhull Freedom Foundation
State/Region: NY
Comedy Cellar Village Underground 130 W 3rd St, New York

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. Local Focus: New York City About this Event Resolved: "Smash the Patriarchy" Are you ready to bridge the partisan divide? Braver Angels is coming to New […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance Meeting – Role of Government Discussion – In Person

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Davanni's 3015 Harbor Ln N, Plymouth

From the inception of our nation the Role of Government has been continually discussed, debated, legislated, and re-engineered and reformed again and again. Each generation of Americans seeks to answer the question, “What’s the proper role of government?” and seeks to shape it to most effectively serve its needs. Some believe government is trying to […]

Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

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

Local Focus: Connecticut Learn about how citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum are coming together to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too. Bring your questions and enthusiasm. Feel free to join us for Part 1 and/or Part 2, based on your interest: 7:00PM ET — Part 1: For […]

Help us shape a new initiative – the “Don’t be a Jerk” pledge – Online

State/Region: WA
Online US

Local Focus: Washington State Focus One of our volunteers proposed a new idea for Braver Angels, and Washington State is testing it out. The idea is: Let's take a new pledge – the “Don’t be a Jerk” pledge. Taking the pledge means that you pledge to have respectful conversations, to avoid stereotyping and exaggeration. That’s […]

Family & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe

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 […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

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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