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The Age of Spectacle; Connecting the Dots of American Politics (In Person – 3 Sessions))

Host Organization: Braver Angels DC Alliance
Arlington Central Library 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington

Welcome to Braver Seminars, the newest addition to Braver U! Braver Angels will bring together a small group of individuals across the political spectrum for an online seminar consisting of three 90-minute sessions over the course of three weeks. In order to participate, students must be members of Braver Angels and must be able to attend all three […]

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.

Solutions Exchange: Ranked-Choice Voting and Depolarization (Hybrid Event)

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

Join the Braver Angels DC Alliance for this hybrid in-person/online event focused on ranked-choice voting (RCV) and depolarization. RCV can often reduce incentives for politicians to act and speak in polarizing ways. The panel will also explore how to overcome barriers to the passage of RCV in jurisdictions across the country. All who RSVP will receive a […]

Braver Angels Informational Chat – In Person

Partner Org(s): MN Congressional Districts 4 & 8
State/Region: MN
Bearaboo Coffee 1005 Stanley Ave, Cloquet

Local Focus: Northern Minnesota This event is an open invitation to the community to find out how to bring Braver Angels to Northern Minnesota ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Social Event at Kickback Jack’s – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Kickback Jack's 418 South College Road, Wilmington

"Come hang out with us at Kickback Jack's and bring a friend. All are welcome!" Local Focus: Wilmington NC and surrounding area Come grab a beer or wings with locals from across the political spectrum. Yes we can hang out together! Let's talk football, kids, favorite book...whatever! We'll spend a few minutes on what the […]

Dinner and a Fight

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Fighting to Understand
State/Region: NC
Sertoma Arts Center (Raleigh Room) 1400 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh

Local Focus: In person, in Triangle area, NC Note: This event is to be attended in person. Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC is teaming up with Ted Wetzel’s Fighting to Understand. We are launching an exciting new event format called Dinner and a Fight. What is Dinner and a Fight? Is it a fight? […]

$25.00

Women in the U.S. Military, an evening with Maj Gen (ret.) Dawne Deskins

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National

Braver Angels’ Military & Veterans Group welcomes Maj Gen (ret.) Dawne Deskins to talk about her career and give her observations both on how the military has changed due to the expansion of women in it and how the experience of being in the military has changed for women. ** This event is open to […]

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 […]

Film Discussion – Join or Die – Online

State/Region: - National
Online US

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – October 2023 monthly NWWVA local alliance meeting – In Person

Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: OR
Tilrico Residence 18220 NE Hillside Dr, Newberg

Local Focus: Washington and Yamhill counties of Oregon NWWVA (NW Willamette Valley Alliance) is for Braver Angels residing in Washington and Yamhill counties of Oregon. We meet in person, on the 3rd Thursday evening of each month, to build trust and our Braver Angels skills, through discussion of the issues that keep us divided. This […]

Family & Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Howell Carnegie Public Library
State/Region: MI
Howell Carnegie Library 314 W. Grand River, Howell

Local Focus: Howell, Michigan 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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
Partner Org(s): Hancock Democrats, Hancock Republicans
State/Region: ME
Moore Center Ellsworth

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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National Community Debate – National Debate: Media Bias

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

Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: The media has become a conspiracy of left wing ideology." 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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard 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, UK 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 […]

Event Series Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

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 […]

“Common Ground” Workshop – Finding Common Ground on Abortion – ONLINE

State/Region: IL
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Illinois residents. 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 Finding Common Ground on Abortion. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers […]

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

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

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 than declaring and debating. Schedule In part […]

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

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

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 than declaring and debating. Schedule In part […]

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

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
State/Region: CT
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library 234 Kensington Road, Berlin

A Workshop on the National Public Health Response to the Pandemic Note: This event is to be attended in person. Across our country, public response to national public health COVID policies has been divided, and contentious. ”Supporters“ of national public health policies have generally been in favor of national guidelines and mandates, and have trusted […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person

Host Organization: Ames Braver Angels Alliance
Partner Org(s): Ames Iowa library
State/Region: IA
Skills for Bridging the Divide - Ames 415 Stanton ave #207, Ames

Local Focus: Ames Iowa 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
North Asheville Library 1330 Merrimon Ave., Asheville

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 […]

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

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WV
Berkeley Springs Presbyterian Church 97 S Mercer St., Berkeley Springs

This event is multi-state (PA, WV, DC Metro) however in person in WV. 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 […]

Braver Angels Documentary Viewing – In Person

Host Organization: South Central Iowa Alliance
State/Region: IA
Clarke County Development Corp. Board Room 115 E Washington St, Osceola

Local Focus: South Central Iowa Braver Angels Documentary Viewing - Launch of South Central Iowa Alliance ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Depolarizing Within – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels 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 […]

Film Discussion – Braver Angels: Reuniting America – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels SoCal/Los Angeles
Partner Org(s): peoplepower.tv
State/Region: CA
Private Home Topanga, CA Upon Registration, Topanga

Note: THIS EVENT IS TO BE ATTENDED IN PERSON.  Unlike typical Film Discussions, we will watch this film together IN PERSON. Political polarization is affecting us all -- it is weakening our country, our communities, and our relationships. Braver Angels is changing that. It is the largest nonprofit, cross-partisan organization dedicated to bridging the divide. […]

Common Ground – Federal Aid for Career Connected Learning

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): CommonSense American
State/Region: - National

Did you ever want to speak directly with Congressional representatives about your perspective on an issue of importance to you? Participating in this workshop will offer you that opportunity! Braver Angels is teaming with CommonSense American (CSA) to explore policies currently under consideration by Congress, that would extend financial support in the form of Pell […]

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