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Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Ridgedale Library - room 172 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka

Braver Angels Alliance Meeting - Rapid 1:1 Conversations You’ll have the opportunity to take turns having a brief safe structured conversation with another member, followed by time to reflect together on commonalities. There should be time for up to 3 such conversations with different members. It's a great way to get to know each other […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – What Do Young Voters Want?

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
State/Region: ME

Young voters are a key to the upcoming election. What are their motivating interests? What can we do to encourage them to participate in voter registration efforts. Join this meeting with young voters and find out!

Debate Chair Training – Q&A Session – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Must complete debate chair training 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!

Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance Spring Social & Demo

Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: IL
The Butcher's Tap (Upstairs) 3553 N Southport Ave, Chicago

Local Focus: ChicagoLand area Are you vexed by the unproductive vitriol in politics today? Braver Angels is the nation's largest grassroots effort to help Americans see each other again and fix the polarization that is holding us back. Join us at this informal get-together to learn how Braver Angels brings Americans together to bridge the […]

BA Experience: Bringing Together the Political Left and Right – In Person

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Bethesda Lutheran Church 4445 Royal Ave, Eugene

Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, Oregon Our event will begin with an introduction to Braver Angels and our mission to depolarize American politics. The introduction will be followed by a brief exercise and then one-on-one discussions between attendees.  Please plan to be in attendance for the full two hours. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in […]

Ambassador Outreach – Online

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Online US

Local Focus: Rochester MN, Southern Minnesota, Minnesota Congressional District #1 Join us as we dive into the heart of Braver Angels' mission and impact in the Rochester area and Minnesota's 1st Congressional District as we unveil our plans to amplify the Braver Angels presence in Southern Minnesota. Learn about upcoming Braver Angels events that promise […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Jerry's Foods 7760 Hargis Pkwy, Woodbury

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

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 […]

Braver Angels DC Alliance Spring Social – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
State/Region: DC
Mission Dupont Circle 1606 20th Street Northwest, Washington

Local Focus: DC Come join us at Mission Dupont Circle for a fun-filled event where you can meet like-minded individuals and engage in meaningful conversations. This in-person gathering will take place at 20th Street Northwest in Washington, DC, USA. Let's come together to build bridges and foster understanding in our community. Don't miss out on […]

Community Service with Braver Angels of Wilmington NC – Vigilant Hope

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Vigilant Hope Coffee Shop 24 S. 16th St., Wilmington

* Restricted Attendance: People interested in working together to help members of our community in need ** Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Community outreach to neighbors experiencing poverty. Share a meal together.

Being Red in a Blue Environment

Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
State/Region: CO
Online US

This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. This workshop is a free event brought to you […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

State/Region: UT
The Industry Building 650 South 500 West, Salt Lake City

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: PA - Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
State/Region: PA
Upper Merion Township Municipal Building 175 West Valley Forge Road - HENDERSON ROOM, King of Prussia

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

Debate Chair Training – Mock Debate

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

* 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 […]

April 2024 Debate Chair Forum – Online

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

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 next Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for debate chairs and chairs-in-training […]

Local Community Debate – Long Island Braver Angels Debate on Immigration

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
State/Region: NY

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: {Republicans are right to insist that Biden has the executive power, like Trump, to curtail the numbers applying for asylum at the […]

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: VT
Harwood Union Middle and High School 458 Vermont Rt 100, Moretown

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

Local Community Debate – Braver Angels of South Central Indiana Debate on Abuse of Executive Power

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
State/Region: IN
Monroe County (Indiana) Public Library - Ellettsville Branch Address will be provided with registration confirmation., Ellettsville

Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members and/or regular attendees. Local Focus: Braver Angels in Indiana Alliances 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 Following the BA National debate protocol, the South […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

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

Note: This event is to be attended online. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Missouri Citizens Alliance
Partner Org(s): Bonhomme Presbyterian Church
State/Region: MO
Bonhomme Presbyterian Church 14820 Conway Road, Chesterfield

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 […]

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