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Debate – North Carolina Debate on Immigration (NC – Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC)

Online NC NC

de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: America should strictly implement border security and enforce current laws in order to ameliorate the present immigration crisis. You probably haven’t experienced […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (Other/JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, Christian Associates of Southwest PA, The Center for Loving Kindness, The League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, The Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP))

Online PA PA

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (WI – State)

Online WI WI

Local Focus: Racine, WI, but open 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 […]

Braver Angels Documentary Discussion – Nebraska

Online US

Watch the Braver Angels Documentary beforehand, then join us over lunch to discuss it. All are welcome, especially Nebraskans! View the documentary at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6kZpN5T3lU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6kZpN5T3lU  

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (VA – Braver Angels Fairfax County/Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church)

Online VA VA

Restricted Attendance: Closed to this parish - Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church 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 […]

Members Meeting – Ambassador Monthly meeting (change of date)

Online US

The Braver Angels Ambassador Program is excited to host Braver Angels co-founder Bill Doherty as its guest for the Ambassador monthly meeting. He'll discuss “Not Letting Your Red/Blue Show.” To fit Bill's schedule, we're hosting the Ambassador meeting one week earlier on the THIRD Tuesday of the month, April 20. Restricted Attendance: For Braver Angels […]

America’s Public Forum: Can Art, Philosophy, and Beauty Heal Our Divides?

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." Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americas-public-forum-can-art-philosophy-and-beauty-heal-our-divides-tickets-150980192821 Can art, philosophy, and beauty heal our divides? We hear a lot about the culture wars. […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard (VA – State/Reynolds Homestead / Virginia Tech)

Online VA VA

Restricted Attendance: Priority for membership of the Spring College for Older Adults, Reynolds Homestead / Virginia Tech, then VA Braver Angels members/subscribers Local Focus: Virginia 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 (MN Braver Angels Alliance)

Online MN MN

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

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Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 (FL – State/Florida Humanities)

Online FL FL

Local Focus: Florida 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 […]

Families & Politics (GA – Braver Angels Atlanta)

GA Online GA

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 […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard (National)

Online US

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 […]

Families & Politics (NC – Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC)

Online NC NC

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 […]

Film Discussion – The Best of Enemies

Online US

Starring Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell, The Best of Enemies (2018) embodies Braver Angels principles of listening to and learning about the other side, in its case using the "charrette" process to bring both sides together. https://youtu.be/eKM6fSTs-A0

Depolarizing Within – Hybrid (MN – MN BA State Alliance/Olivet Congregational Church)

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 […]

Reflect and Respond (WA – Braver Angels Greater Seattle/Everett Area, Washington)

WA - Braver Angels Greater Seattle/Everett Area, Washington Seattle

Restricted Attendance: Prior participation in a Braver Angels workshop (ie, Red-Blue Workshop, Skills for Bridging the Divide, Families & Politics, or Depolarizing Within) Local Focus: WA State Reflect and Respond (WA - Braver Angels Greater Seattle/Everett Area, Washington)

Red Leaning Workshop: Skills for Bridging the Political Divide

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. This workshop is for red-leaning folks (i.e, people who lean conservative philosophically or tend to vote for Republicans) who are interested in having better conversations with people on the other side […]

Blue Leaning Workshop: National Skills for Bridging the Divide

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. This workshop is for blue-leaning folks (i.e, people who lean liberal or progressive philosophically or tend to vote for Democrats) who are interested in having better conversations with people on the […]

Recurring

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 (Joint States/Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA)

Online DC DC

Local Focus: DC Metro region All are welcome to attend. 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 2 (Moorestown Braver Angels Alliance)

Moorestown Braver Angels Alliance NJ

Restricted Attendance: Residents of Moorestown, NJ Local Focus: Moorestown, NJ 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard (WA – Western Washington Alliance/League of Women Voters of Snohomish County)

WA - Western Washington Alliance WA

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 Ambassador Orientation (Other)

Online US

Prerequisite: It is expected that Ambassadors have attended at least one workshop (the Red/Blue is highly recommended), or Ambassadors should commit to attending one workshop within 60 days of completing the orientation. Join us for a Braver Angels ambassador orientation. This is the only way to become an official ambassador. Being a BA ambassador involves […]

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