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Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA

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.

Red/Blue Workshop – 3 Hour Short Form

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA

Local Focus: Southern California, but all are welcome. The Southern California Alliance of Braver Angels invites you to a Short- Form Red/Blue Workshop. We are bringing together Republican or conservative-leaning citizens and Democratic or liberal-leaning citizens for structured conversations focused on bridging the divide between those on opposite sides of the political aisle. Two moderators, […]

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Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels Ohio
State/Region: OH

About this Event Local Focus: Ohio Note: Required to register / attend both Session 1 May 15th & Session 2 May 22nd 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, […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Michigan
State/Region: MI

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

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid

Host Organization: Braver Angels Nebraska
State/Region: NE

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 […]

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Depolarizing Conversations About Race

Host Organization: Braver Angels National
State/Region: - National

Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Workshops Alliance
State/Region: UT

Local Focus: Utah Please join us for the second session of an intensive online workshop, 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 […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region
Partner Org(s): St. Vincent de Paul Church, Albany
State/Region: NY

Local Focus: Albany, New York 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 […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race – Open to the public. All are welcome!

Host Organization: North Texas Alliance
State/Region: TX

Hosted by Critical Conversations on Race Group at Suncreek United Methodist Church in partnership with Braver Angels - North Texas Alliance About this Event Why this workshop is needed Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to […]

Book Discussion – Book Discussion “Them” by Ben Sasse Session 2

Host Organization: Montana-Wyoming Braver Angels Alliance
Partner Org(s): Wyoming Tribune Eagle
State/Region: MT

"Them: Why We Hate Each Other and How to Heal," by Ben Sasse ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid

Host Organization: Braver Angels Oregon
State/Region: OR

** 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 […]

Cancelled – Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid

Host Organization: Braver Angels Michigan
Partner Org(s): Rotary 6400
State/Region: MI

Note: This event has been CANCELLED. For information about other Braver Angels programs that may be of interest to you, go to BraverAngels.org/events Local Focus: Michigan 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 […]

Book Discussion – Braver Angels Book Discussion: Dare To Lead

Host Organization: BA National - Library
State/Region: - National

Dare to Lead Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Brené Brown ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Rural Advisory Council Presentation/Discussion on Natural Resources

Online US

Join us for a fascinating discussion with the directors of the Collaborative Program in Natural Resources (CPNR) at the  University of Wyoming Ruckelshaus Institute. Dr. Steve Smutko and Deb Kleinman will talk about how they use Braver Angel principles of civility on complicated natural resource issues.

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Depolarizing Within – Standard

Host Organization: Braver Angels National
State/Region: - National

** 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 Conversations About Race

Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
State/Region: GA

Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 (TX – Braver Angels of Central Texas)

TX - Braver Angels of Central Texas TX

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 the experiences and beliefs […]

Members Meeting – Meeting of NJ Leaders

Host Organization: Braver Angels New Jersey
State/Region: NJ

Local Focus: New Jersey Meeting of NJ BA Moderators, Organizers and Alliance Leaders

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid

Host Organization: Braver Angels Rhode Island
State/Region: RI

Local Focus: Rhode Island 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, […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
State/Region: WA

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

Depolarizing Within – Standard

Host Organization: Braver Angels Idaho
State/Region: ID

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 […]

We the People’s Forum: How Can America’s Political System Work for the Working Class? (BA National)

Online US

We the People’s Forum is an online forum featuring everyday American voices working for a more unified America. "How Can We America’s Political System Work for the Working Class?" is the question our two speakers will address in this inaugural forum. Jason Clark, a working-class Black progressive Bernie Sanders supporter, and Lance Nickol, a working-class […]

BA Alliance meeting for 5th Congressional District members (Minneapolis) (MN – State)

State/Region: MN
Online US

Restricted Attendance: MN Congressional District #5 members only Local Focus: Minnesota's Congressional District #5 BA members who call Minnesota’s 5th congressional district home: sign up for the first BA Alliance meeting held specifically for those living in the 5th district. Build personal connections with BA members in our congressional district, share unique or high-interest topics […]

Debate – A Public Health Department for Lancaster County, PA?

Host Organization: Lancaster County Alliance
State/Region: PA

The Braver Angels Lancaster County Alliance will debate online the following resolution regarding a public health department. RESOLVED: Lancaster County should establish a public health department. Local Focus: Lancaster County, PA ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

National Coliseum Debate – Voting in America

Host Organization: BA National Debates
State/Region: - National

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org America's voting laws have become a point of fierce and painful contention, with each side accusing the other of undermining democracy. The Democratic-led House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 1, a sweeping set of federal election reforms purporting to increase […]

POSTPONED- America’s Public Forum: America’s Crisis of Trust in the 2020s

Host Organization: BA National - APF
State/Region: - National

NOTE: This APF event has been postponed to a later date, and will no longer occur on Wednesday May 26th. We plan to reschedule it as soon as possible. Stay tuned for updates, or contact Luke at lphillips@braverangels.org for more information!   ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran […]

Film Discussion – “No Safe Spaces”

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

This 2019 documentary highlights free speech controversies occasioned when political conservatives are invited to speak in university settings.

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels Monroe County
State/Region: IN

Local Focus: Indiana ** 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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