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Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
Local Community Debate – After the Republican National Convention
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: In-person Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Indiana Public Library West Temperance Street 600, EllettsvilleCome join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event - Resolved: Donald Trump’s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention did not show signs of uniting […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Chicagoland BA Alliance August 2024 Meeting
Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: IL Setting: In-person St. Pauls UCC North Orchard Street 2335, Chicago** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Navigating Difficult Conversations
Host Organization: Braver Angels Partner Org(s): West Hills Friends Meeting State/Region: OR Setting: In-person West Hills Friends Meeting Southwest 52nd Avenue 7425, PortlandA 1-hour workshop called Navigating Difficult Conversations (Handling the challenge among family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues) along with some discussion time. This session serves as both an introduction to Braver Angels, as well as a “mini-experience” of what happens in our longer experiences. During the session, the audience is presented with the problem of polarization […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: MI Setting: In-person Howell Carnegie District Library West Grand River Avenue 314, HowellNote: 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 […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – TN Braver Angels All-Hands
Host Organization: TN - State State/Region: TN Setting: Online Online US* Restricted Attendance: Only open to dues-paying members of any of the three Braver Angels alliances in Tennessee: the Memphis Area Alliance, Braver Angels Nashville, or the East Tennessee Alliance. * Local Focus: Tennessee
Navigating Difficult Conversations – a mini BA experience and introduction – In Person
Host Organization: Other Setting: In-person Columbia Center South 18th Street 375, St. Helens* Local Focus: Columbia County Oregon Information on depolarizing, a chance to practice and community discussion. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Lunch Chats
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: UT Setting: OnlineMeet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
BA Organizer Training – Online
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted 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 Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
Common Ground – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels State/Region: CA Setting: In-person Heartwood Church Snyder Lane 4689, Rohnert ParkEqual numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - to discuss what election rules […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: Braver Angels Workshops State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineNote: 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 […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship Brownway Avenue 4229, CincinnatiNote: 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
Partner Org(s): University United Methodist Church State/Region: LA Setting: In-person University United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Dalrymple Drive 3350, Baton RougeNote: 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 […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – “This I Believe” | Personal Political Statements Meeting
Host Organization: Northern MN Alliance State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Taproom West Michigan Street 1832, Duluth* Local Focus: Duluth You will have the chance to present a “This I Believe” statement on why a chosen political topic matters to you. At the meeting, you'll reflect and write a 3-minute story that explains how this topic shapes your political philosophy and helps others understand your connection to it. ** This event […]
Book Discussion: Saving Us
Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Ridgedale Library - Ladyslipper Room 275 (upstairs) Ridgedale Drive 12601, MinnetonkaPlease read and join us to discuss Saving Us, by Katharine Hayhoe. Katharine is a climate scientist and evangelical Christian who changes the debate on how we can save our future in this nationally bestselling optimistic view on why collective action is still possible—and how it can be realized.
Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: SIG - Red Caucus Setting: Online Online USRestricted Attendance: Red members or subscribers only Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday monthly meeting. All reds are invited.
Talking Politics Meetup
Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Oakshire Public House Madison Street 207, EugeneLocal Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]
Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event
Host Organization: Other State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineAre 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 […]
Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineA 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 […]
Local Community Debate – Braver Angels Immigration Debate – In Person
Host Organization: LA County Alliance State/Region: CA Setting: In-person Newsong LA Church Green Valley Circle 5875, Culver CityLocal Focus: Los Angeles, CA About this Event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – “ Resolved: Undocumented immigrants are more of a burden than we in California can handle. ” Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels – Georgia Monthly Online Members Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: GA Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Georgia Braver Angels - Georgia monthly online members' meeting.
Lunch Chats
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: UT Setting: OnlineMeet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Pie & Depolarization
Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Bipartisan Cafe Southeast Stark Street 7901, PortlandJoin us at our monthly gathering - Pie and Depolarization. This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Bipartisan Café, with your patronage. This event is open […]
Civil Conversations Series – In Person
Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas Partner Org(s): Central Arkansas Library System State/Region: AR Setting: In-person Fletcher Library 823 N Buchanan St, Little RockLocal 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 […]
BA Organizer Training – Online
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted 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 Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
Alliance/Members Meeting – Northeast Ohio Alliance – Braver Conversations
Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Westlake Unitarian Universalist Church Hilliard Boulevard 20401, Rocky River* Local Focus: Northeast Ohio Northeast Ohio Alliance - Braver Conversations
Wargames, Simulations, and the Future of Crisis Planning
Host Organization: Other Setting: Online Online USMilitary and Veterans Group Exploration Duncan Kellogg leads a team to innovate how we run wargames and simulations to test potential actions in a crisis. Going beyond large maps, little chicklets, and rolling dice, what does this next-generation method of evaluating potentials and choices mean for military planning, exercises, and understanding of the direction our […]
Utah Monthly Member Meeting – Online
State/Region: UT Setting: Online Online USLocal Focus: Utah Meet other Utah Braver Angels, ask questions, learn about opportunities to participate or volunteer, and receive updates and encouragement. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
