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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 […]

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. ** […]

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 […]

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

State/Region: MS

Local Focus: Mississippi 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 […]

America’s Public Forum: Reforms to Foster Bipartisanship and Civility in Congress

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

** 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/apf-reforms-to-foster-bipartisanship-and-civility-in-congress-tickets-156016003065?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch A special edition of America's Public Forum, co-hosted by the National Institute for Civil Discourse and […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Arkansas
State/Region: AR

Local Focus: Hope to recruit Arkansas participants first; if not enough from AR we will open it up nationally. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org About this Event A forum to discuss your own viewpoint ,without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding […]

Is the Common Sense Party a Vehicle for Common Ground? (CA – Braver Angels Silicon Valley)

CA - Braver Angels Silicon Valley CA

The Common Sense Party of California was established in 2019 to offer a political home for California voters who are dissatisfied with the polarization of existing political parties and one-party government in California. We are excited to offer a conversation with Tom Campbell, a former California Congressman and the founder of the Common Sense Party […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
Partner Org(s): Women for American Values and Ethics
State/Region: CA

Restricted Attendance: For WAVE and Better Angels Members 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: […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (BA National – Workshops)

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

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 Hampshire Town Hall

Host Organization: Braver Angels New Hampshire
State/Region: NH

An online, participatory citizen discussion with their political representatives Local Focus: New Hampshire ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

We the People’s Forum: A Citizen’s Proposal for Getting Money Out of Politics (BA National)

Host Organization: BA National
Online US

How can we reduce the influence of money in politics? "No Ballot, No Buck" is a policy proposal by Bill Fry, a Tea Party leader and small businessman from Blanchester, Ohio, that aims to do exactly that. The idea, proposed as a constitutional amendment, is simple but radical: if you can't vote for a candidate, […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (Other)

Host Organization: Dakotas Alliance
State/Region: SD

Local Focus: The Dakotas Alliance but others are welcome 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 […]

Event Series America’s Public Forum

America’s Public Forum

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

** 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." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum.  Thank you.  

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid

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

Local Focus: Utah residents only 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 […]

America’s Public Forum: The Case for Truth: Knowledge and Politics in Modern America

Online US

A special edition of America's Public Forum, co-hosted by American Purpose and Braver Angels. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-the-case-for-truth-knowledge-and-politics-in-modern-america-tickets-158827941649?aff=ebdssbeac Join American Purpose and Braver Angels for a special edition of America's Public Forum, where American Purpose Editorial Board member Craig Kennedy will interview author Jonathan Rauch on his new book, The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth. Rauch has been a thoughtful voice in journalism for […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (Joint States)

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 – Hybrid

Host Organization: Braver Angels Oregon
State/Region: 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 (KY – State/Lexington KY League of Women Voters)

Host Organization: Lexington KY League of Women Voters
State/Region: KY

Local Focus: Kentucky ** 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, […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Florida
State/Region: FL

Restricted Attendance: Currently by invitation only Local Focus: Tampa Bay 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 […]

Town Hall – Understanding the Conservative Perspective on Public Policy and Climate Change (BA National/Citizens’ Climate Lobby)

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

In our politically polarized times, we may not always want to interact with those who have different viewpoints from ours. Join a Braver Angels Town Hall with Citizens Climate Lobby in which progressives/liberals will hear from a diverse panel of conservatives and learn to appreciate common ground. You will leave with an understanding that bipartisanship […]

Pilot – Being Red in a Blue Environment (TN – Braver Angels Nashville)

Host Organization: Braver Angels Nashville
State/Region: TN

This workshop is for Reds only/political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. The idea for the workshop came from conversations with individuals who said they are looking for safe and effective ways to communicate their conservative values and beliefs in environments where […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race (WA – Western Washington Alliance/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church)

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

Depolarizing Conversations About Race (Everyone is Welcome) 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 […]

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