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Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (Braver Angels Central North Carolina/St. John’s Episcopal Church)

Online NC NC

Restricted Attendance: Registration by Invitation Only Local Focus: Charlotte, NC 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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (CA State Coordinator Referral/Temple Israel of Hollywood)

Online Los Angeles Los Angeles

Local Focus: Los Angeles 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, […]

Braver Angels Long Island Alliance Meeting

Online NY NY

Local Focus: Long Island, NY First meeting of a newly establish Long Island Alliance. Pulling together Long Island Braver Angels members and fellow travelers to support each other and make future plans for depolarization efforts.

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (Ohio/Ohio 4 Alliance Groups – Brown County, Cincinnati, Columbus, South West)

Online OH OH

Local Focus: Ohio 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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop – Central NC

Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC Raleigh

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 […]

New Ambassador Orientation (National)

Online US

Restricted Attendance: For Braver Angels members Join us for a Braver Angels ambassador orientation! This is the only way to become an official ambassador. Being a BA ambassador involves speaking publicly (socially distanced or virtually) to organizations such as local civic groups, colleges, and communities of faith about Braver Angels and depolarization. Other outreach options […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard (NJ Braver Angels)

Online NJ NJ

Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Church Members Local Focus: Basking Ridge, NJ 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 […]

How Citizens Can Bridge the Congressional Divide

Online US

The House of Representatives was established in 1789 to serve citizens as their most directly representative government body. Today, many of us are feeling unrepresented. We are concerned that Congress has become paralyzed; an arena for partisan bickering rather than a forum where a diverse country negotiates the agreements which move us forward.   Republican […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard (CA – Braver Angels Sacramento)

Sacramento, CA Sacramento

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your “inner polarizer” and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule. Local Focus: Sacramento 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 […]

Film Discussion – Trumphobia: What Both Sides Fear

Online US

Discussion with director Carolyn Sosa of her documentary, Trumphobia: What Both Sides Fear (2020, Sosa), which stands in the middle of the road between Trump supporters and his opponents. Registration costs $2.90, which includes a link to view the movie. Watch the film trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtbRq5s4Ubc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtbRq5s4Ubc

$2.90
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Orientation for Prospective or New Braver Angels Workshop Organizers

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

New and Prospective Organizer Orientation Meeting This meeting is for new and prospective organizers and takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm EST. At the orientations, we explain the responsibilities and rewards of being an organizer, answer questions, and show newcomers how to navigate the website to access helpful resources. ** […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (Franklin County VT Braver Angels Alliance)

Online VT VT

Open to the public Local Focus: Vermont ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org Braver Angels workshop 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 […]

America’s Public Forum: Friendship’s Meaning in Our Divided, Isolated Times (BA National – Debates / APF Program/Civic Renaissance)

Online US

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." In the past decade, numerous thinkers and activists have sounded the alarm of increasing rates of suicide, addiction, and […]

Depolarizing Within Workshop – Bohemia, NY

Bohemia, NY Bohemia

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule.

Depolarizing Within – Standard (Behemia/Connetquot Library, Long Island)

Online NY NY

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 […]

Depolarizing Within – Hybrid (CO – Braver Angels Denver)

CO - Braver Angels Denver Denver

Local Focus: Denver 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 […]

Planning for BA Alliances (Wisconsin)

Online WI WI

Restricted Attendance: Wisconsin only Local Focus: Wisconsin only Meeting with regional breakout rooms to make connections and create BA alliances.

Depolarizing Within Workshop – St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg, FL FL

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule. 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 for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (National)

Online US

This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – Hybrid (OR – Oregon Statewide Alliance)

OR - Oregon Statewide Alliance OR

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 […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard (OK Braver Angels/All Souls Tulsa)

Contact Organizer for exact location - Tulsa, OK Tulsa

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 […]

Braver Angels Alaska March 2021 meeting (AK – State)

Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Local Focus: Alaska Alaskans who participated in and observed the March RED-BLUE workshop for Alaska and Hawaii will discuss their experiences and next steps. ALL ARE WELCOME, especially if you were not able to join the Red-Blue event. This is a great way to learn about the Braver Angels approach to bridging divides.

America’s Public Forum: Self-Creation, Spirituality, and Politics in Our Social Media World

Online US

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Who are “You” on social media? Is it the same person you are in real life and in person? […]

Families & Politics (National)

Online US

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 […]

A Braver Seder

Online US

An interfaith Braver Angels celebrating the Jewish holiday of Passover, where people of various backgrounds reflect on the traditions.

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