Past Events from November 12 – November 14 – Braver Angels

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Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Central Indiana Alliance
State/Region: IN
Setting: In-person
Johnson County Public Library - Clark Pleasant Branch 350 Clearwater Blvd., Whiteland

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 […]

A Moderated Discussion: Reflections on the Results of the 2024 Election

Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance
Partner Org(s): Laramie County Library
State/Region: WY
Setting: In-person
Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne

Recent elections have challenged us to rebuild what Lincoln called our "bonds of affection.” Braver Angels is sponsoring a moderated discussion to reflect on the results of the 2024 election. This gathering is about self-reflection, communicating, listening, and moving forward. It is about recognizing our foundational role as citizens to be the architects and agents […]

Event Series Talking Politics Meetup

Talking Politics Meetup

Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Oakshire Public House 207 Madison St, Eugene

Local 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 […]

Braver Angels Potluck Dinner

State/Region: DE
Setting: In-person
Camden Friends Meetinghouse 122 E Camden-Wyoming Ave., Camden

Local Focus: Delaware Please join us to share food and fellowship! Learn more about what Braver Angels has to offer, what volunteer roles are available, and help us decide which future events to schedule. Please bring a covered dish (homemade or store-bought) or non-alcoholic beverage to share. ** This event is open to the media […]

Event Series Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event

Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event

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

Are 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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – BA Fairfax VA November 12, 2024: The Election

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Falls Church Episcopal Church - Nicoloson Hall, Room 231 115 E Fairfax St., Falls Church

Local Focus: Northern Virginia This meeting will take place exactly one week after the polls close. What else could would we able to discuss? Expect to see some context or questions from us to frame the initial discussion if you're registered. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America

Host Organization: State
State/Region: MI
Setting: Online

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]

Debate Chair Training

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
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). f you are interested in getting started, please visit https://braverangels.org/get-involved/debate-chairs/ to learn more and enroll in the training. Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-Training? If so, join us […]

Event Series Michigan Virtual BA Meeting

Michigan Virtual BA Meeting

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

Local Focus: Michigan Michigan BA Meeting to discuss current topics and share experiences of BA in Michigan ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Young Professionals Organization - Park City
State/Region: UT
Setting: In-person
Ken Garff University Club 451 S 1400 E, Salt Lake City

Restricted Attendance: Young Professionals Organization - Park 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 […]

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

Event Series Pie & Depolarization

Pie & Depolarization

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Bipartisan Cafe 7901 SE Stark St, Portland

Join 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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Community Service Project — Packing Meals for Hungry Children

Every Meal 2723 Patton Rd, Roseville

Join us for a community service project to pack meals for children who lack adequate nutrition on the weekends. We’ll be at Every Meal, a nonprofit based in Roseville (https://www.everymeal.org/) that provides food for pre-K through 8th grade students on the weekends. This is a response to a need expressed by principals and school officials. […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Community Service Project — Packing Meals for Hungry Children

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Every Meal 2723 Patton Rd, Roseville

Join us for a community service project to pack meals for children who lack adequate nutrition on the weekends. We’ll be at Every Meal, a nonprofit based in Roseville (https://www.everymeal.org/) that provides food for pre-K through 8th grade students on the weekends. This is a response to a need expressed by principals and school officials. […]

Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
State/Region: CT
Setting: In-person
Welles-Turner Memorial Library 2407 Main St., Glastonbury

Local Focus: Glastonbury, CT and surrounding towns & communities. "A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” Although Braver […]

Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America

Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
State/Region: UT
Setting: In-person
Tanner Building, Room 251 @ Brigham Young University TNRB, Brigham Young University, Provo

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 watching the film: A Road Trip Across a Divided America. “The discussion(s) of this film/book and its […]

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – All Things Elections

Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance
State/Region: NH
Setting: Online

Monthly Online Forum to discuss 2024 Elections ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

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 – NW Willamette Valley Alliance Post-Election Meeting

Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Hillsboro Brookwood Library - Boardroom 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro

We will gather post-election, to share our hopes and concerns, while engaging in a service project, to help ourselves to feel grateful, before the holidays.Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties - but all are welcome ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Managing Post-Election Highs or Lows: How to Move Forward with Other Citizens in a Divided Country

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Minnesota Public Radio Talking Sense
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
College of Saint Scholastica, Lounge in Somers Hall 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

How do you want to manage your emotions and relate to others in victory, defeat, or ongoing uncertainty about the election? We will be tempted by triumphalism if our side wins and by spite and revenge if our side loses. Either way, we all lose, and our ability to govern ourselves in a democratic republic […]

Introduction to Braver Angels: Building a House United

Host Organization: State
State/Region: IL
Setting: In-person
The Butcher's Tap 3553 North Southport Avenue (upstairs), Chicago

* Local Focus: Chicago, IL Describe Braver Angels for new prospects. We will start with mingling and then proceed to a speech describing Braver Angels. Then, participants who would like to opt in will be asked to form tables of four. After describing Braver Angels techniques (Listen, Acknowledge, Pivot, Perspective), those who opted in will […]

Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America

Host Organization: State
State/Region: WY
Setting: In-person
Center for a Vital Community 245 S. Broadway, Sheridan

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! ** This […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Christ Episcopal Church 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham

* Local Focus: Metro-West, MA 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 […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
State/Region: TX
Setting: In-person
Fellowship Hall, St. Stephen's United Methodist Church 2003 W 43rd St, Houston

* Local Focus: Greater Houston Area 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. […]

Braver Angels Vermont post-election discussion

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

Local Focus: Vermont What does it practically look like to tone down bitterness and hostility, and foster goodwill, even while our values and convictions are so stirred against one another... even while we feel so strongly that the other side is wrong? Together we will consider this question as we seek to create a calm […]

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