Events calendar
Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
America’s Public Forum: Can Curiosity Heal Our Divides?
Online USLink to Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americas-public-forum-can-curiosity-heal-our-divides-tickets-140958892843?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch From a series of events co-hosted by Braver Angels and the National Institute for Civil Discourse, "America's Public Forum." In partnership with Civic Renaissance, a special edition of America's Public Forum. We live in an era of moral certainty and deep social and cultural division. Could curiosity—a fundamental openness to, and wonderment […]
“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 – Nashville, TN
Online USAbout this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Schedule In […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN NashvilleJoin us for a free two-part intensive online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Registering for Part 1 will automatically […]
Film Discussion – Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ PhoenixJoin us for a film discussion of the new film The Reunited States. Contact Cylee Gutting at cgutting@braverangels.org
Red/Blue Workshop – Provo, UT
Provo, UT ProvoSession 2 will be held the following Saturday, Feb 27, at the same time (12pm-3pm).
Skills Workshop – St. Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg, FL FLA free workshop to learn & practice skills for having more respectful & productive political conversations with people on the "other side." This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels in partnership with Florida Humanities as part of the “Why it Matters: Civic and Electoral Participation” initiative, administered by the Federation […]
Skills Workshop – Sevierville, TN
Sevierville, TN TNA free workshop to learn & practice skills for having more respectful & productive political conversations with people on the "other side." This free workshop does the following: Provides knowledge about what it takes to have constructive, non-polarizing conversations between people who disagree politically Gives you the chance to practice these skills to have these […]
National Families and Politics
Online USFamily relationships are casualties of our toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. Note: eLearning required
Families and Politics – Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati, OH CincinnatiDebate – Texas-Wesleyan University Debate – Defund the Police
Online USRestricted Attendance: This event is designed for all those associated with any college or university campuses (including students, faculty, and other college community members). Local Focus: Texas Join the students of Texas Wesleyan University in Dallas, TX as they debate the topic: "Resolution: Local governments should defund police departments and redirect funds toward alternative solutions […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 (Woodbridge, VA)
Online VA VALocal Focus: Prince William County VA Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To […]
Members Meeting (National) – Ambassadors monthly meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels National State/Region: - NationalRestricted Attendance: Members who have attended an Ambassador Orientation.
How Wyoming’s Budget Crises Affects YOU: a Town Hall discussion
Cheyenne, WY CheyennePanel discussion with audience questions and participation on Wyoming's budget crisis.
Depolarizing Within Workshop – Georgia
Georgia GAA free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule. Who can come? Anyone interested in examining their own inner polarization and learning strategies to disagree without condemning or ridiculing others.
Depolarizing Within – Standard (State of Georgia)
GA Online GALocal Focus: Georgia ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org 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, […]
Depolarizing Within Workshop – Burnsville, MN
Burnsville, MN BurnsvilleDepolarizing Within Workshop 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 workshop helps participants learn: how to be more aware of their own […]
Short-form (3-hour) Red/Blue Workshop – Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, FloridaSession 2: by invitation only
Depolarizing Within Workshop – Central/Eastern Washington
Online WA WACentral/Eastern Washington participants only.
Red/Blue Workshop – Session 2 (Florida)
Online FL FLLocal Focus: South Florida Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand […]
Depolarizing Within – Hybrid (Burnsville)
Online MN MN** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org 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. […]
Town Hall – Local Alliance Meeting – Topic: Election Reform
Online NJ NJRestricted Attendance: local only (Moorestown - NJ Alliance) LOCAL ALLIANCE MEETING with 75 min. SINGLE ISSUE EXPLORATION. The TOPIC of the single issue exploration is ELECTION REFORM.
“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 – Nashville, TN
Online USAbout this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Schedule In […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN NashvilleJoin us for a free two-part intensive online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Registering for Part 1 will automatically […]
Depolarizing Within – Standard (Central/Eastern Washington)
Central/Eastern Washington Alliance WARestricted Attendance: Washington state residents Local Focus: Central/Eastern Washington 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 […]
Depolarizing Within – Hybrid (Burnsville, MN)
Online MN MNMuch 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 […]
Book Discussion – White Fragility/White Guilt Book Discussion
Online CA CAWhite Fragility by Robin DiAngelo and White Guilt by Shelby Steele represent two opposing perspectives on race in America. Conflict between these perspectives has given rise to increased and sometimes violent, social, and political division. Join the Silicon Valley and Orange County/South Bay Alliances of Braver Angels for a book discussion exploring the conflicting ideologies […]
Red-Blue Workshop – Session 2 – South Florida
Online FL FLLocal Focus: South Florida Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand […]
National Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop
Online USThis workshop provides you with the knowledge of what it takes to have constructive, non-polarizing conversations between people who disagree politically; gives you the chance to practice the skills to have these conversations; and think about how to have these conversations with people in your social network. Open to all!
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (National)
Online USThere's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]