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Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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 […]

Loss of civility is a threat to democracy? How do we move forward?

Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance
State/Region: NH
Setting: Online

Open Forum discussion on the state of civility in our democracy. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Ambassador Outreach

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

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
Setting: In-person
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
Setting: In-person
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
Setting: Online
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
Setting: Online
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
Setting: In-person
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
Setting: In-person
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
Setting: In-person

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
Setting: Online

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
Setting: In-person
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
Setting: In-person
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.

Income inequality and Economic prosperity – ONLINE

Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver
State/Region: CO
Setting: Online

Braver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation concerning "Economic prosperity and income inequality”. Braver Angels discussions encourage voices from different perspectives in an effort to create greater understanding. The focus of our conversation is not to change minds but to better understand each other. We would love to hear your perspective. Join […]

Income Inequality and Economic Prosperity – IN PERSON

Host Organization: CO - Braver Angels Denver
State/Region: CO
Setting: In-person
Independence Institute 727 E. 16th Ave., Denver

Braver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation concerning "economic prosperity and income inequality”. Braver Angels discussions encourage voices from different perspectives in an effort to create greater understanding. The focus of our conversation is not to change minds but to better understand each other. We would love to hear your perspective. Join […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Northeast Ohio Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: OH - Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
United Church of Christ (Brecksville) 23 Public Square, Brecksville

Northeast Ohio Alliance Meeting * Local Focus: Northeast Ohio

Debate Chair Training – Mock Debate

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
Setting: Online
Online US

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 third and final step is practicing your skills in a mock debate! Join us for this event where members of the Braver Angels Debate team […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – NW Willamette Valley Alliance Monthly Meeting

Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: Online

Monthly member meeting (others welcome) of Oregon's Washington and Yamhill County Braver Angels Alliance - on ZOOM due to winter conditions ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Alliance/Members Meeting – Ely MN Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 4 & 8
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Ely Senior Center 27 S 1st Ave E, Ely

The newly formed Ely MN Alliance will meet to discuss a Braver Angels interview with Jonathan Haidt, “The struggle between ‘for’ and ‘against’ is the mind’s worst disease.” After registering, you will receive a link to the interview to watch before attending the in-person meeting. * This event is open to the media upon approval. […]

Event Series Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Forum is restricted to BA members who are mental health professionals This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to connect, provide consultation and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues.

Braver Angels Reuniting America Documentary Viewing and Discussion

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Petaluma Library
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Petaluma Library 100 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma

Intro to Braver Angels - Documentary Viewing and Discussion Local Focus: San Francisco North Bay ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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 SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Members of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.

Alliance/Members Meeting – Guns and Mental Health

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

We will be tackling a front-of-mind issue in Maine right now due to our state’s recently endured mass shooting. The Lewiston tragedy has reinvigorated the discussion on preventing such events in the future. As always, it is about both guns and mental health, with some calling for tightening gun restrictions and others believing a stronger […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online

Partner Org(s): Howard County Library System
State/Region: MD
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Howard County Maryland 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 […]

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