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Bring your authentic self to discuss one of the most debated topics in our political and cultural discourse. Listen to others you may disagree with, learn and acknowledge their perspective, and offer yours, in this civil space.
Guns: What needs to be done—by whom? An informed discussion of diverse viewpoints. Prepare ahead by researching an event that typifies the “real” problem, as you see it.
Often we don't truly understand someone until we learn more about them. It's only when we hear about their childhood or another life-changing experience that we can move past the abstract and truly say, "I see where you're coming from!" This is why Braver Angels encourages members to share (and listen to) personal experiences. To […]
Local Focus: Minneapolis A discussion of the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions and local government actions for freedom of religion, including employment and education
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 […]
Local Focus: Twin Cities Ways to address the housing shortage. Join us for a presentation by an expert in housing development and social services, followed by a discussion. How does affordable housing get built, by whom, and under what conditions?
The West Suburban Alliance is forming a new book club to discuss books that help further the Braver Angels mission. Please read the first book and then join us for our inaugural meeting! In addition to the book discussion, we’ll also discuss how we want to proceed moving forward. Please register for the meeting using […]
Bring your authentic self and your views on a hotly debated topic; climate change.
Braver Angels, a national non-profit working to reduce political rancor between residents, is starting a new community alliance in the Twin Cities east metro area. You're invited to come to this informational meeting to hear more about Braver Angels workshops, debates and other alliance activities. You'll learn how you can help bridge our country's political […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 focus on listening and […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
You are invited to read The Scout Mindset, by Julia Galef, and join West Suburban Alliance members for an in-person discussion of the book. Please register using the link below. The venue is the Ridgedale Library in the Ladyslipper room.
Local Focus: Minnesota State meeting MN BA
Local Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will […]
Local Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA […]
Go further in the search for common ground by asking sincere questions of understanding, and getting real answers. About this event Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. […]
Local Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will […]
Local Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA […]
Local Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will […]
Local Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA […]
Local Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will […]
Local Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA […]
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 focus on listening and reflecting […]
Learn about creating a Braver Angels Alliance in Ely. The goals are to find common ground, to disagree respectfully without trying to change others’ minds, and to learn the tools to reach across the divide through workshops, debates, and teachings. Join us in this growing national effort to support Americans in bridging the partisan divide. […]
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