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America’s Public Forum: Can Curiosity Heal Our Divides?

Online US

Link 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 […]

Free
Recurring

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 – Nashville, TN

Online US

About 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 […]

Recurring

Red/Blue Workshop – Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN Nashville

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. Registering for Part 1 will automatically […]

Film Discussion – Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ Phoenix

Join 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 Provo

Session 2 will be held the following Saturday, Feb 27, at the same time (12pm-3pm).

Skills Workshop – St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg, FL FL

A 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 TN

A 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 US

Family relationships are casualties of our toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. Note: eLearning required

Debate – Texas-Wesleyan University Debate – Defund the Police

Online US

Restricted 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 VA

Local 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 […]

Depolarizing Within Workshop – Georgia

Georgia GA

A 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 GA

Local 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 Burnsville

Depolarizing 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 2 (Florida)

Online FL FL

Local 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. […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard (Central/Eastern Washington)

Central/Eastern Washington Alliance WA

Restricted 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 MN

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 […]

Book Discussion – White Fragility/White Guilt Book Discussion

Online CA CA

White 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 FL

Local 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 US

This 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 US

There'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 […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard (Braver Angels Prince William Alliance)

Online VA VA

Local Focus: Prince William County, VA 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 […]

Families and Politics – Burnsville, MN

Burnsville, MN Burnsville

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 family differences over […]

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