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Moderated Discussion Group, Topic: Immigration * Restricted Attendance: 30 * Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
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 […]
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 […]
Braver Angels of Wilmington NC Social Event
Local Focus: Asheville/Buncombe, NC and surrounding areas Parents and school boards are united in their desire for a quality education and a safe learning environment for students. But considering recent NC state legislation, public education is on the frontline of political polarization. Braver Angels WNC is sponsoring a moderated discussion which aims to understand differences, […]
Local Focus: Asheville/Buncombe NC and surrounding counties Parents and school boards are united in their desire for a quality education and a safe learning environment for students. But considering recent NC state legislation, public education is on the frontline of political polarization. Braver Angels WNC is sponsoring a moderated discussion which aims to understand differences, […]
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
Much of today’s polarization is 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 other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner […]
* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Join us at Kickback Jack's for a social gathering with Braver Angels. We'll get the wings! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Volunteer to Make Nourish NC Snackpacks with Braver Angels and WAAS Middle School. This is a Volunteer Community Service event to unite people through doing good works together. * Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Come join Braver Angels for a respectful exchange of ideas about our trusted information sources - Who do we rely on and why? This is an Alliance-moderated exchange of ideas, modeled off of the BA debate format. * Restricted Attendance: Registration is required ** Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Cross-partisan social gathering for people interested in Braver Angels
* 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.
Restricted Attendance: For those interested in bridging the political divide through friendly, civil discourse Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas A Respectful Exchange of Ideas: Climate Change and Environmental Challenges ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Local Focus: North Carolina The Braver Angels of Central NC present an online interactive discussion with acclaimed Social and Political Psychologist, Dr. Adi Wiezel of Elon University. Dr. Wiezel is an expert on partisanship and its impact on American politics. Learn how our FEELINGS of political hostility and fear outpace our actual disagreements on the […]
* Local Focus: North Carolina CURRENT STATE ISSUE DISCUSSION Discussion of the pending NC death with dignity bill and other issues that interface with medical/legislative and personal freedom.
Restricted Attendance: For those interested in bridging the political divide one conversation at a time. Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Braver Angels of Wilmington NC puts People Before Politics. Come have a beer with people from across the political spectrum. Bring a friend! We'll get the wings. Polarization is a problem. Come be […]
Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas BA of Wilmington Alliance 1 Year Anniversary Potluck Celebration ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Restricted Attendance: People interested in Braver Angels and ways to decrease political polarization Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas A Respectful Exchange of Ideas: What My Political Party Stands For or Why I am an Independent
* Local Focus: Western North Carolina 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 […]
Restricted Attendance: People interested in Braver Angels and ways to decrease political polarization Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Braver Angels Social at Kickback Jack's ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
BAACNC Monthly Discussion: Topic: Should the Electoral College Be Abolished?
* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Cross-partisan social gathering for great company and conversation
4th Monday Discussion
* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC Come 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: The US Should Prioritize Balancing the National Budget You probably haven’t […]
Local Focus: Wilmington Come share a meal with neighbors experiencing poverty. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Come hang out with local Braver Angels from across the political spectrum. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
* Local Focus: Western North Carolina Conservatives and liberals distrust our electoral system for vastly different reasons—from voter fraud and election security to voter suppression and peaceful transfer of power. Leading up to the 2024 election, Braver Angels worked to rebuild this trust by seeking solutions supported by people across the political spectrum. As a […]
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 […]
Come grab a beer or burger with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other's company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
