Past Events from 12/27/2023 – January 15 – Braver Angels

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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 […]

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 […]

“Give your Elevator Speech a Lift” – a workshop for BA Ambassadors

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: For members of Braver Angels who have completed the 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 […]

Fireside Chat with Founders David Blankenhorn, Bill Doherty, and David Lapp

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Engage with our three founders - David Blankenhorn, Bill Doherty, David Lapp - as they share their vision for civic renewal during the 2024 election year and respond to your thoughtful questions. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Debate Chair Q&A

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

* Ambassador Training Have you completed the Braver Angels Debate Chair E-Course? Join us for step 2 in the chair training process -- a Q&A session with an experienced Debate Chair! * Restricted Attendance: Completion of E-Course

Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National

Are you a military member or veteran and interested in how your fellow vets and service members are working to reduce political polarization in the United States? Come to our Welcome Event and you will learn about Braver Angels and where you can continue your mission of defending the Constitution of the United States against […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Michigan BA Member Meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MI

Local Focus: Michigan We are inviting all Michigan Braver Angels (BA) to join likeminded neighbors across the state striving to: refresh your depolarizing skills gain support for humanizing those on both sides of the issues form a community where efforts to discover common ground are shared Please join us on the second Tuesday of each […]

Cookies and Conversation, Topic: Immigration

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Pine Valley Library 3802 S College Rd (behind Walgreens), Wilmington

Moderated Discussion Group, Topic: Immigration * Restricted Attendance: 30 * Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Skills for Disagreeing Better about Politics

Host Organization: MN - State
State/Region: MN
Ramsey County Library - Shoreview 4560 Victoria St N, Shoreview

In our current polarized political environment, many people avoid or dread political conversations with friends or family members whose politics differ from their own. They worry, rightly so, that any attempts at political discussions will devolve into arguments and acrimony and result in hurt feelings or anger. This Braver Angels workshop teaches skills for having […]

Civil Conversations Series – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas
Partner Org(s): Central Arkansas Library System
State/Region: AR
Fletcher Library 823 N Buchanan St, Little Rock

Local Focus: Event will be in person only at Fletcher Library, 823 N Buchanan St, Little Rock, AR 72205 The Civil Conversations series is a monthly event with the following goals: 1) practice and improve civil communications skills while discussing specific topics; 2) identify common ground/common points that people can agree on within a specific […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ambassador Outreach

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
Partner Org(s): Academy for Lifelong Learning
State/Region: OR

Restricted Attendance: Academy for Lifelong Learning members Crossing the Continental Divide presentation and guided discussion

Politics at the Pub

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Forward Party of NC
State/Region: NC
Doherty's Irish Pub 1979 High House Rd, Cary

Long before there was the kind of polarization that makes people avoid political discussions, the tavern was a staple in the in the social, political, and travel lives of America’s citizens.* We want to bring the spirit of civil conversation and exchange of ideas BACK to the American tavern with “Politics at the Pub”! At […]

Film Discussion – Braver Angels: Reuniting America

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant 1240 Frontage Road W, Stillwater

Local Focus: Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota 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 of the political spectrum. We'll be discussing the film Braver Angels: Reuniting America. Tired of […]

Film Discussion – Democracy and Faith Under Siege: Responding to Christian Nationalism

Host Organization: BA National
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 […]

Pilot Songwriting Workshop and Concert, Part 1, Nashville

Host Organization: TN - Braver Angels Nashville
State/Region: OH
Otter Creek Church 3534 West End Ave., Nasville

BA Songwriters Event A balanced group of reds and blues begin with a Fishbowl discussion of an issue of local or national significance. After the Fishbowl exercise, the participants work with a trained songwriter to create an original song on the topic together. The song will have a premiere performance at the Concert on 1/14/2023, […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Unity Church of the Triangle
State/Region: NC
Unity of the Triangle 5570 Munford Rd, Raleigh

Restricted Attendance: 20 seats are restricted to attendees from the Unity of the Triangle Church with 10 seats open to the public. 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 […]

INPERSON — Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: MA - Braver Angels Greater Boston
State/Region: MA
Boston Public Library (Central Room) 700 Boylston Street, Boston

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Chittenden County VT Braver Angels Alliance
Partner Org(s): Brownell Public Library
State/Region: VT

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 […]

Skills for Conversations about Public Policy and Race – Standard

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

For Reds, Blues, and Others Improve skills for listening to others and expressing your own views on race leading to more productive conversations. Note: This event is to be attended online. The red/blue divide makes it hard for Americans of all races to reason together and find common ground on important policy issues related to […]

The Way of Peace: An Israeli & Palestinian Dialogue

Host Organization: Braver Angels-Illinois Statewide Zoom Alliance
Partner Org(s): MEJDI Tours, Hands of Peace
State/Region: IL
Glenview Community Church 1000 Elm Street (in the Community Room), Glenview

The Way of Peace: An Israeli & Palestinian Dialogue Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm Location: Glenview Community Church, Community Room, 1000 Elm St, Glenview, IL 60025 Please join us for this exciting opportunity as we welcome Global Peacebuilder, National Geographic Explorer, Ted Fellow and MEJDI Tours co-founder Aziz Abu Sarah. Aziz, a Palestinian […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – 2024 Alliance Planning Meeting – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean

Local Focus: Northern Virginia The Fairfax Alliance canvassed members in December for interests to be addressed in 2024. This Alliance meeting will review what we heard and set a tentative set of topics for monthly meetings during the calendar year.

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