Past Events from July 13 – December 1 – Braver Angels

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Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship 4229 Brownway Ave., 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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): Archdiocese of Cincinnati
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Saint Charles Center 2860 US-127, Carthagena

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 […]

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

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Springboro Municipal Building 320 West Central Ave., 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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – September 2024

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

In the recent Alliance meeting on Trustworthy elections, the membership agreed that the highest priority action would be on Gerrymandering. Coincidentally, Citizens Not Politicians and League of Women voters have worked to get a Gerrymandering referendum on the ballot in November. Given the high priority focus area for our membership and the initiative on the […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Bainbridge Hall 267 Bainbridge St., Dayton

* Local Focus: Dayton, OH 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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
Partner Org(s): Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Xavier University
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Clocktower Lounge, Gallagher Student Center 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
United Church of Christ (Brecksville) 23 Public Square, Brecksville

Local Focus: Northeast Ohio 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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
St. Clement School 4534 Vine Street, St. Bernard

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati / St. Gaspar Family of Parishes
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
St. Charles Borromeo Parish 4500 Ackerman Blvd., Kettering

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Ohio and District Gerrymandering

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Springboro Municipal Center Community Room 320 W Central Ave., Springboro

Local Focus: Ohio Currently in Ohio, politicians and lobbyists manipulate voting districts to protect their interests and guarantee their re-election. As a result, incumbents running for reelection almost never lose. In other words, we let politicians choose their voters. The Citizens Not Politicians Amendment bans lobbyists and politicians from the process and instead empowers voters […]

Greater Cincinnati Alliance Welcome Meeting

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: Online
Online US

Please join us for an introduction to the Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels Alliance. We will get to know one another, and share our Alliance's purpose, events, and how you can get involved. This meeting is intended for those who are relatively new to Braver Angels, but anyone who would like to learn more about Braver […]

Navigating Political Conversations

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
Partner Org(s): Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church 103 William Howard Taft Rd, Cincinnati

This session both serves as an introduction to Braver Angels and provides a “mini-experience” of what happens in one of our longer experiences. During the session, the audience is presented with the problem of polarization and learns how Braver Angels workshops are structured to address this problem. They then practice an essential skill in navigating […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): First Presbyterian Church, Christ Church, Highland Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Christ Church Fort Thomas 15 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas

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 […]

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.  […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – NEO Alliance Braver Conversations

Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church 20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River

Local Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance Braver Conversations - What is the purpose of government?

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital 1000 E. Washington St., Medina

Local Focus: Medina, OH 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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Central Ohio Debate

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Upper Arlington Library 2800 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington

Local Focus: Central Ohio Braver Angels Central Ohio Debate Debate Resolution: Resolved: Passing Issue 1 will result in fairer districting Issue 1 is a statewide issue on the ballot statewide on November 5, 2024, which, if passed, would affect the way people are chosen to draw or redraw the lines that divide the state into […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – November 2024

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

Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati, OH Join us for a Braver Discussion as we digest and process the election results. We will break into small groups to discuss our post-election hopes and concerns, and what we can do to make a positive impact towards depolarization. I hope to see you there!

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
United Church of Christ 23 Public Square, Brecksville

Local Focus: Northeast Ohio 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 […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital 1000 E. Washington St., Medina

Local Focus: Medina, OH 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 […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Pilgrim United Church of Christ 4418 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati

Local Focus: Cincinnati, OH 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 […]

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