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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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – How does your media diet impact your views? – Online

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
State/Region: ME
Online US

We will explore the role an individual’s media consumption plays on their perception. We are looking for a few volunteers for an exercise to help us examine the impact of engaging differing media viewpoints. Even if you are unable to volunteer, please join us for a conversation about personal media silos.

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!

Debate Chair Training

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

Restricted Attendance: Signed up for Rise For America Campaign, Completed Debate Chair E-Course, Attended Debate Chair Q&A Session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The next step is getting live practice. Join […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Host Organization: Other
Partner Org(s): Yavapai College OLLI
State/Region: AZ
Yavapai College Prescott Campus 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott

Restricted Attendance: Members of Yavapai College OLL 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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
Partner Org(s): OLLI - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
State/Region: OR
Online US

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 […]

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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Carroll County Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): McDaniel College
State/Region: MD
McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Westminster

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 […]

Braver Angels Documentary Screening and Discussion – Pennsylvania

Host Organization: PA - Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
State/Region: PA
Chester County Government Services Center 601 Westtown Rd (Room 149), West Chester

Local Focus: Southeastern Pennsylvania Braver Angels Southeastern PA Alliance is hosting a documentary screening and discussion to introduce the local community to Braver Angels. The documentary is called “Braver Angels: Reuniting America”. The fifty-minute film highlights a meeting of 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 8 Republican-leaning voters who chose to participate in the first Braver Angels […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
State/Region: PA
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Camp Hill

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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Lake Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists 24575 Glen Road, Excelsior/Shorewood

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 […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Southern Oregon Alliance
State/Region: OR
Unitarian Universalists of Grants Pass 129 NW E St., Grants Pass

Local Focus: Josephine County, Oregon 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 […]

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 […]

Faith and Polarization: A Participatory Afternoon (In-Person)

Host Organization: Braver Angels DC Alliance
Partner Org(s): Rumi Forum, the Jewish-Islamic Dialogue Society of Washington (JIDS), and Kol Ami: Northern Virginia Reconstructionist Community
State/Region: DC
Kol Ami: Northern Virginia Reconstructionist Community 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington

Join the Braver Angels DC Alliance for an afternoon of exploring faith and polarization. The event will be kicked off with introductory speakers, followed by one-on-one conversations, small group discussions, and a return to the plenary session for an action-oriented conclusion to the event. Some questions we'll consider are as follows: - Just what roles does faith […]

Discussion – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland
State/Region: CA
Online US

Is Our Two Party System Destroying Democracy? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Common Ground – Federal Support for Career Centered 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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