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Depolarizing Within – Skills for Challenging Conversations – LAPP Skills for Teens

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): "You Are Not Alone" Conference
State/Region: WA
Setting: In-person
Rosehill Community Center 304 Lincoln Avenue, Mukilteo

Teenagers often find themselves navigating passionate debates on hot topics. This workshop empowers students to cultivate effective communication skills when addressing controversial issues with peers, teachers, principals, and family members. In this interactive session, participants will: Learn to disagree respectfully without demonizing or stereotyping others. Develop active listening skills to foster understanding. Master the art […]

Crossing the Continental Divide – An Ambassador Presentation (BA National)

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

Are you new to Braver Angels and don't know which workshop to participate in first?  Would you like some background about Braver Angels and the work that we do? Please join us for this 90 minute introduction to Braver Angels. "Crossing the Continental Divide" is an Ambassador presentation which provides participants with an insight into […]

Improving Education: A Discussion with TakeCharge Minnesota

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
Partner Org(s): Racial Equity and Justice, St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral 519 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis

Local Focus: Minnesota A presentation by TakeCharge MN on "improving education." The presentation will be followed by Q+A. The goal of the event is to foster full understanding of divergent views on public school policy and practice. Co-sponsored by Racial Equity and Justice, St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral.

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Moorestown
Partner Org(s): Moorestown Library
State/Region: NJ
Setting: In-person
Moorestown Library 111 W. 2nd St., Moorestown

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: MN - State
Partner Org(s): Centennial Independent School District #12
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Centennial Elementary School - Room 30 Little Theater 4657 North Rd., Circle Pines

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 conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – “Behind the Ballot” Tour

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Hamilton County Board of Elections 4700 Smith Road, Cincinnati

Behind the Ballot Tour (Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels)

Debate Chair Forum

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

Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1- the training Ecourse) Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-training? If so, join us for the first ever Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for debate chairs and […]

We the People’s Forum: After COVID, Can We Have Accountability Without Retribution?

Host Organization: BA National - We the People's Forum
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Francis Collins went viral recently. The former director of the National Institutes of Health, he admitted at the 2023 Braver Angels Convention that public health leaders made mistakes when developing COVID policies, while still defending their overall response. When these videos recently surfaced on Twitter, his acknowledgment of mistakes got the public’s attention. But do […]

Ambassador Outreach

Host Organization: Nevada Statewide Alliance
State/Region: NV
Setting: In-person
East Las Vegas Library 2851 East Bonanza Road, Las Vegas

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Cookies & Conversation: Skills to Bridge the Divide Without Losing Your Cool

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
YMCA Nir Community Room 2710 Market St., Wilmington

Notice:  The venue for this event has changed as of 01/22/2024. Restricted Attendance: Participants must agree that political division is a problem in America, and want to be a part of the solution. Limited number of seats: 8 Red, 8 Blue, 8 Observers Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding area Moderated Alliance skills workshop

Local Community Debate – Resolved: Prosecutorial efforts on the state and federal level to remove a Republican candidate from the presidential election is a threat to American democracy.

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Long Island de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: Prosecutorial efforts on the state and federal level to remove a Republican candidate from the presidential election is […]

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 […]

Political Party Tribalism: Is everyone voting without thinking?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Does everyone today automatically vote for candidates from their own political party without thinking or research? When is the last time you crossed party lines when voting for a candidate? If you have never crossed party lines to vote, what is your reasoning? Tribalism is a fundamental part of human nature. An August 2023 Wall […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: NV
Setting: In-person
Spring Valley Library 4280 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas

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 Game Day – Memphis

Host Organization: Memphis Area Alliance
Partner Org(s): Barth House
State/Region: TN
Setting: In-person
Barth House TBA, Memphis

Local Focus: Memphis Metro Area (West Tennessee, Eastern Arkansas, Northern Mississippi) A social event to try your hand at several games, interactive exhibits, and puzzles that help you get some understanding of principles and exercises we use in our Braver Angels workshops.

NEW: Skills for Disagreeing Better

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

This new 90-minute online workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically, and it teaches essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground. In this polarized time, we often lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Nevada Alliance Happy Hour

Host Organization: Nevada Statewide Alliance
State/Region: NV
Setting: In-person
McMullan's Irish Pub 4650 W Tropicana Ave., #110, Las Vegas

It is an excellent opportunity to unwind, share ideas, and strengthen our network in an informal setting. Everyone is invited to come and meet others who are interested in or are participating in Braver Angels in Nevada.   ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Debate Chair Training – Mock Debate

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

Restricted Attendance: 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 third and final step is practicing your skills in a mock debate! Join us […]

Debate Chair Training – Q&A Session

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

Restricted Attendance: Completed debate chair e-Course 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!

Alliance/Members Meeting – Fairfax Alliance February Meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Falls Church Episcopal Church 166 East Broad Street, Falls Church

Monthly meeting - discuss needs / actions during 2024 election season * Local Focus: Northern Virginia

Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Washington State A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State. Have you ever told someone about Braver Angels and they seem pretty interested until you suggest a 4-hour workshop on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you… Join us for an informal meet and greet and […]

Event Series Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event

Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event

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

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
Setting: Online

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 […]

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