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Take a deep dive into how colliding worldviews separate us, how our brains trick us into seeing those that disagree with us as enemies, and how these very same brains can create new constructs in which “they” become part of “us.” Join us to discuss strategies for gaining emotional control, reframing difficult conversations, and building […]
Note: This event is to be attended online via Zoom. Tickets are free. 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 Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver […]
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 […]
About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into […]
* Local Focus: Maine Join two legislative leaders, one from each party as they preview upcoming legislative issues, how legislators build bridges and reach agreements and what do their respective political parties do now?
* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
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
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
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 […]
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into […]
Local 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
Note: This *FREE* event is to be attended online. About this Event Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into why family […]
Join us to discuss three pieces on news media bias, selected to present a variety of views. Please watch all three pieces prior to our discussion. They’re available for free online: —Big News is a 2023 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation documentary about news media as a cause of polarization (58 minutes). Click here to view. —An […]
The 2024 presidential election is finally over, and Trump won it. Now what? Half the country is euphoric, and the other half is despondent. Some envision a Golden Age, and others see Dark Ages ahead. But we still have to live together? What to do? Please join the Silicon Valley Braver Angels for a free, […]
* 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.
About this Event Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into why […]
Exploring better care for youth experiencing distress about their gender including puberty blockers, mental health, and other care issues. Restricted Event: Applicants will be contacted by the organizer before the event and, depending on the balance of registrations, some participants may be asked to move to an observer spot. Braver Angels’ Non-Partisan Common Ground Workshop […]
As individuals, as communities and as families, we are being tested. The results of the election earlier this month made some American's elated, and at the same time it made other American's feel full of despair in ways perhaps no other election in American history has done before. How do we manage these strong emotions […]
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 […]
This Solutions Exchange event will focus on addressing political polarization in the workplace. We’ll explore practical strategies and solutions for fostering a more inclusive, collaborative, and respectful environment where diverse political views can coexist productively.
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 […]
Local Focus: Minnesota Join Braver Angels Minnesota for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion: Power Sharing in Minnesota: What Does It Look Like? With the Minnesota House nearly evenly divided between DFL and Republican representatives, how can these two parties collaborate effectively to pass legislation that truly benefits Minnesotans? Our expert panel, featuring voices from […]
DISCUSSION: Did the Democrats bypass democracy when they nominated Kamala Harris?
Restricted Attendance: Faith Caucus Members Hello! ¡Hola! Bonjour! Guten Tag! Ciao! Olá! こんにちは! 你好! مرحبا! Здравствуйте! Jambo! This is a warm invitation to join us on November 25, 2024, at 8 PM Eastern for our monthly Faith Caucus meeting within the Braver Angels framework. During our time together, we’ll: Welcome new members: Introduce ourselves and […]
Join us for a 1-hr orientation to learn about the Braver Network State Rep Volunteer Role. After this training you will be completely trained and ready to start working in the role.
* Local Focus: Southeastern Michigan Skill building & event planning. Online or in-person @ St. George, 801 E. Commerce, Milford, MI. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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
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 […]
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
