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Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
First Presbyterian Church of Roseburg Southeast Lane Avenue 823, Roseburg

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 […]

Film Discussion – National Film Club discussion of “Undivide Us”

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – The Compassionate Listening Project workshop for BASWVA

Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley
Partner Org(s): The Compassionate Listening Project
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
TBA - Eugene, OR Lorane Highway, Lorane Hwy SW of Eugene

* Local Focus: Southern Willamette Valley Camille, managing director of The Compassionate Listening Project, will offer a workshop to help us build our open and accepting BA culture.

“Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift” – Learn How to Craft Your Elevator Speech

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

As Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will help you develop a short, clear and memorable way to talk about Braver […]

Event Series BAU Lunch Chats

BAU Lunch Chats

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

Meet 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

Alliance/Members Meeting – Politics & Media

Host Organization: Other
Partner Org(s): Braver Reconcilers - Episcopal Branch
Setting: Online
Online US

Vince Boileau, a Michigan-based strategic communications and PR practitioner, will provide a Zoom presentation about the impact of media on polarization. Topics will include: - Perception gap studies and the impact of media on what we think others believe vs. what they actually believe. - What questions you can ask to identify media bias from ALL […]

Event Series Braver Politics Office Hours

Braver Politics Office Hours

Host Organization: Braver Politics
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

* Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.

Alliance/Members Meeting – Central/Eastern Virginia Alliance Meeting – Living Room conversation: “American Creed”

Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Sandston Branch Library East Williamsburg Road 23, Sandston

CEVA is hosting a "Living Room" conversation on the topic of: "American Creed: What core values do you think Americans fundamentally agree on?" Living Room conversations consist of groups of 4 - 5 responding to 3 prompts. Each member of the group has a timed opportunity to share their thoughts, ending with larger group sharing […]

Local Community Debate – Debate on the Border

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Rincon Valley Library Montecito Boulevard 6959, Santa Rosa

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:  Debate on the Border You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. This is a […]

LA Alliance Social Gathering – Venice

Host Organization: LA County Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Home of Michael and Sheila Siegel Venice

* Restricted Attendance: By email invitation or contact Michael Siegel at msiegel@braverangels.org * Local Focus: Los Angeles County, CA   "Rubbing Elbows”: Braver Angels Get-Together House Party

What is Threatening our Democracy?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

Panel presentation followed by breakout room discussion and Q&A. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Crossing the Continental Divide

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

Note: This event is to be attended online via Zoom. Tickets are free. To prevent spam registrations, use promo code BRAVER. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Mayflower United Church of Christ
State/Region: MT
Setting: In-person
Mayflower United Church of Christ Poly Drive 2940, Billings

Local Focus: Billings, MT 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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Boston
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Center for Active Living, Plymouth MA Nook Road 44, Plymouth

Local Focus: Plymouth, MA 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 […]

Event Series Lunch Chats

Lunch Chats

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

Meet 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

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tompkins County
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Just Be Cause Center West State Street 1013, Ithaca

Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

Event Series Alliance/Members Meeting – Montana State Braver Angels meeting

Alliance/Members Meeting – Montana State Braver Angels meeting

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

Local Focus: Montana Monthly Montana Braver Angel meeting. Our focus in August will be on Trustworthy Elections; in September we will focus on Affordable Housing with our Wyoming neighbors, and in October we will join in a Reflect and Respond event focused on improving morale, increasing the spirit of community, and strengthening our democracy. ** […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Southwest Ohio Alliance Meeting – August 2024

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Springboro Municipal Building West Central Avenue 320, Springboro

The events of July have fundamentally changed the 2024 presidential election, with a shocking, horrible assassination attempt, a broadly criticized debate performance, an unprecedented late change to the Democratic nominee, and two new Vice Presidential candidates. What was widely seen as a retread election is now a quite different race that voters are struggling to […]

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 […]

Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
State/Region: IN
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.

Alliance/Members Meeting – Project 2025: Info-session with Dave

Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Marsha Barr's Garden (Outdoor covered space) Adams Street 1939, Eugene

Local Focus: Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon This is a Project 2025 info session and Q&A presented by Dave McLean. It is being held outdoors in a covered space.

Depolarizing Our Conversations & Communities

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Advocacy Partners of the United Methodist Church
State/Region: IL
Setting: In-person
Garrett's Restaurant & Bar North Bell School Road 1631, Rockford

Local Focus: This event is to be attended in person by neighbors in Rockford and surrounding communities. Braver Angels engages people across the political spectrum to depolarize our bitter political culture that produces dysfunction, cynicism, distrust, and even political violence. This in-person Braver Angels presentation and Q&A at Garrett’s Restaurant & Bar http://www.garrettsrestaurantbar.com/ will outline […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
Partner Org(s): Focolare Movement
State/Region: DC
Setting: In-person
Northeast DC, near Gallaudet University H Street Northwest 609, Washington

A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped […]

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