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Events calendar
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Brews with Braver Angels: SEPA Alliance Social Event
Host Organization: Braver Angels Southeast Pennsylvania Alliance State/Region: PA Setting: In-person Workhorse Brewing Company 250 King Manor Dr, King of PrussiaLooking to meet people from across the political spectrum, enjoy great brews, and foster meaningful conversations with different-minded people? Join us for a relaxed and friendly evening with Braver Angels at Workhorse Brewing Company! This social gathering is all about connection—bringing together people from all walks of life to build community and enjoy some quality […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – BALSA 2025 Planning Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance State/Region: PA Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: People living in Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties Local Focus: Lower Susquehanna region (Dauphin, Cumb., Lanc., Lebanon & York counties) 2025 Planning Meeting
Crossing the Continental Divide
Host Organization: Orange County Alliance State/Region: CA Setting: OnlineTired of our polarized nation? Want to be a part of the solution? Learn about Braver Angels - a non-partisan nationwide organization that's been successful in bringing people together for productive, respectful conversation across many issues and the politics that divide us. Braver Angels will bring you hope and a way to move forward in […]
Boise Area Braver Angels Winter Social
Host Organization: State State/Region: ID Setting: In-person Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship 520 N 12th St, Boise* Local Focus: Boise area, but everyone is welcome! Join us for an in-person Braver Angels gathering on Thursday January 16 at 7:00 PM. There is no agenda – just time for good conversation and a chance to win some Braver Angels swag.
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National Community Debate – National Debate: Class Politics
Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USJoin Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: The Republican party is the party of the working class." Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their […]
Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals
Host Organization: Other State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USWe will not be meeting in December. See you on January 17 when we resume meeting. Have a great holiday! 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 one another for working with clients who have diverse […]
Families and Politics
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): QuadCities United Methodist Pastors' Coalition State/Region: IL Setting: In-person Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church 13th Street 1201, MolineFamily 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 […]
Skills for Conversations about Public Policy and Race – Standard
Host Organization: BA National - Workshops Setting: OnlineThe red/blue divide makes it hard for Americans of all races to reason together and find common ground on important policy issues related to race. Braver Angels is uniquely positioned to help address this problem. In this *FREE* workshop you will learn skills for having more productive conversations about contentious policy issues related to race, […]
BA Songwriters Event
Host Organization: BA National - Music State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USBraver Angels Song Square, a Forum of Music and Ideas! We meet once a month on a Sunday at 5 PM Eastern / 2 PM Pacific! Each time we gather, we provide a time, place and inspiration for our "Braver Musicians" community to create and share amazing and thoughtful words and music to help depolarize […]
Depolarizing Within
Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver State/Region: CO Setting: In-person Independence Institute 727 E. 16th Ave., Denver* Local Focus: Denver Colorado Area A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule 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 […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – What does the “American Dream” look like today?
Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia State/Region: VA Setting: OnlineJoin us for a conversation about the American Dream. What does the "American Dream" mean? Does it still exist? Did it ever? We will use the Living Room Conversations format to structure the discussion. Alliance members, guests, and newcomers are welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Alliance/Members Meeting – BA Ambassadors Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: Online* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
Braver Angels Wilmington Monthly Social
Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Kickback Jack's 418 College RdCome grab a beer or burger with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. ** 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: OnlineLocal Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
Braver Conversations
Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Unitarian Universalist Church 20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky RiverLocal Focus: Northeast Ohio Post election conversations to help move forward as a Nation
Families and Politics
Host Organization: Mid-Atlantic Braver Angels of North Carolina Partner Org(s): St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Washington, NC State/Region: NC Setting: In-person St. Peter's Episcopal Church North Bonner Street 101, WashingtonFamily 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 […]
Depolarizing Within
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS State/Region: NY Setting: In-person Unity of Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany* Local Focus: Capital Region of NYS A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule 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 […]
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.
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels State/Region: MD Setting: In-person Frederick County Public Library East Patrick Street 110, FrederickIn 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 as principled and the other side as self-interested. […]
Local Community Debate – Idaho Abortion Laws Debate
Host Organization: State State/Region: ID Setting: Online OnlineCome 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: Idaho's abortion laws are harming Idaho's women. Idaho State law allows for abortions where they are […]
Local Community Debate – Idaho Abortion Laws: “Resolved: Idaho’s abortion laws are harming Idaho’s women.”
Host Organization: State State/Region: ID Setting: OnlineIdaho State law allows for abortions where they are based on the physician’s “good faith medical judgment … necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman.” Many doctors believe the law is too vague, forcing them to risk criminal prosecution and to postpone care until the mother’s life is clearly in peril, posing risks […]
Common Ground – Addressing Immigration
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineEqual 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 […]
Braver Games – An hour of fun learning and practicing the BA Way
Host Organization: TN - Memphis Area Alliance State/Region: TN Setting: Online Online USIt's Sunday afternoon in the parlor, so let's play a couple Braver Games. Braver Games employ gaming techniques to educate and practice Braver Angels skills and core principles, where humor and game structure can be a great help to break through the tension of political conversations. Experience the impact. You'll be wanting to come back […]
“Is it time to deport illegal immigrants?”
Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco State/Region: CA Setting: Online Online USLet's talk about "the other side's" immigration stance? What can you support? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event
Host Organization: SIG - Military Veterans Group Setting: Online Online USAre 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 – Braver Angels Milford, MI Meeting
Host Organization: Other Partner Org(s): Braver Reconcilers Episcopal Branch Setting: Online Online US* 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
Alliance/Members Meeting – Bridging the Divide: Hopes and Concerns for the Trump Presidency
Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Woodbury 6003 Hudson Road, WoodburyOur feelings and thoughts about the outcome of the election are as divided as the election itself. Feelings range from excited and hopeful to concerned and fearful. In this 90-minute session, participants will: ● Articulate their hopes, concerns and fears about the election outcome ● Learn about the experiences, feelings, and beliefs of those on […]
Resolution Development Workshop
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USDo you want to bring a Braver Angels Debate to your Alliance? It's not as hard as it seems -- but there's one thing you'll want to put extra time into, and that's your resolution. In this online workshop, the Braver Angels Debate Team will help you ensure your resolution is about a question that […]
Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
