Past Events from October 12 – October 18 – Braver Angels

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Crossing the Continental Divide

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Belvedere Tiburon Library
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Belvedere Tiburon Library 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Belvedere Tiburon

Local Focus: Northern San Francisco Bay Area 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 […]

Common Ground – Addressing Immigration

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

Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Addressing Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […]

Depolarizing Ourselves

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
State/Region: GA
Setting: In-person
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 25 Boulevard N.E., Atlanta

Local Focus: Atlanta GA Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. This is a faith-sponsored workshop. Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Minnetonka City Hall 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Wine & Cheese

Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
State/Region: MD
Setting: In-person
Brightview Westminster Ridge 505 High Acre Dr., Westminster

This day we celebrate. Locals in the area from Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, and Howard counties have banded together to keep the conversation going - not retreat to safe corners. Since 2022, local reds and blues have done the work of meeting, talking, debating, understanding, and now celebrating. This past April, Carroll County Braver Angels expanded […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Monterey Bay Area
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Marina Public Library Community Room 190 Seaside Circle, Marina

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 […]

Being Red in a Blue Environment

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): Kenosha Public Library
State/Region: WI
Setting: In-person
Kenosha Southwest Library 7979 38th Ave, Kenosha

* Local Focus: Kenosha, WI Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. About this event Focus of the workshop This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
Partner Org(s): Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati / Bellarmine Chapel / St. Xavier Church / Xavier University
State/Region: OH
Setting: Online
Clocktower Lounge, Gallagher Student Center 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati

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 – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – October 2024

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Crossroads Church Oakley 3500 Madison Rd., Cincinnati

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 upcoming elections (From President On Down The Ballot) are the most important in our lifetime.  […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
First Presbyterian Church of Woodburn 950 N. Boones Ferry Rd (on the corner of 214), Woodburn

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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels - Multi State
State/Region: NH
Setting: In-person
Kilton Library 80 Main Street, West Lebanon

Multi-State event near West Lebanon, NH 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 […]

Film Discussion – “Undivide Us” – Film and Panel Discussion

Host Organization: Westchester Braver Angels Alliance
Partner Org(s): Halston Media
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Bedford Playhouse 633 Old Post Road, Bedford

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 of the political spectrum. We'll be discussing the film Undivide Us. This event will take place at a local theatre/playhouse. It is a […]

Being Civil in a Polarized Country: What We Can Do

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tompkins County
Partner Org(s): Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
St. Catherine of Siena Parish Hall 309 Siena Drive, Ithaca

As a nation, we are polarized and divided. Pope Francis challenges us to respond by building a “better kind of politics, one truly at the service of the common good”. We are called to overcome division, promote encounters with our neighbors, and seek the truth. Learn some skills to do just that.

Event Series Lunch Chats

Lunch Chats

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

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 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Dakota County Library System
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Heritage Library 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville

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 […]

On the Ballot! Ranked Choice Voting Civic Dialogue

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: Online
Online US

* Local Focus: Oregon Note:  Registration is limited due to the interactive nature of this event. The event will be recorded and shared via the Braver Angels Oregon newsletter for those unable to attend us live. Online Event. Join us for an engaging evening focused on Measure 117 Ranked Choice Voting for Federal and State […]

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.

Depolarizing Ourselves – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): University of St. Thomas
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
University of St. Thomas 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul

Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. We are addressing […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): Advocacy Partners of the United Methodist Church
State/Region: IL
Setting: Online

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 […]

Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

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

* Restricted Attendance: This forum is open to mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, life coaches, registered counselors, and school counselors. Join us for a Braver Angels forum where mental health professionals from across the political spectrum gather online to connect and provide information and support to […]

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