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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 […]

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Book Discussion – Literature Against Political Polarization: The Undocumented Americans (BA National – Library)

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

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org "The Undocumented Americans" by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • One of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans in this deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a […]

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 […]

1:1 Conversation Across Generations

Online US

We are seeking 18-30 year olds to participate in a brand new Braver Angels 1:1 conversation experience: Conversation Across Generations. They will be paired with 61+ year olds, and engage in two structured, one-hour conversations at dates and times of their own choosing. Read the 1:1 Conversation Across Generations conversation guide, and sign up to […]

PTSD Among Police Officers: Walk a Mile in My Blues (NY – State)

State/Region: NY

Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist who works exclusively with police officers, and founder of Copline, a hotline for police officers experiencing anything from a bad day to a full blown mental health crisis. Join Braver Angels in New York and New Jersey for her talk on what draws police officers to the law enforcement profession, […]

Braver Angels: “Reuniting America” Documentary Screening (CO – State/First United Methodist Church of Grand Junction)

State/Region: CO
First United Methodist Church of Grand Junction, CO 522 White Avenue, Grand Junction

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org This is an in-person documentary viewing and discussion being held in Grand Junction, Colorado to introduce the local community to Braver Angels. Braver Angels: Reuniting America shows how the organization (originally known as Better Angels) began working to reduce political […]

Community Debate – Debate on Ranked Choice Voting, NC (NC – Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC)

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
State/Region: 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: We should change our election system to Ranked Choice Voting. This 1-minute video explains how ranked choice voting works: https://youtu.be/oHRPMJmzBBw You probably […]

America’s Public Forum: The Ubiquitous Presidency and Our Modern Media Environment

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." Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-the-ubiquitous-presidency-and-our-modern-media-environment-tickets-158851626491?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch The American Presidency has for a long time been, to quote a former holder of that office, […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 (MN – State)

State/Region: MN

Local Focus: West North Central Region 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 […]

Community Debate – National Debate: Violence in the Political Process (BA National – Debates)

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

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: Citizens threatening violent resistance against oppression is a crucial check and balance in the American political system. You probably haven’t experienced anything […]

Event Series Depolarizing Conversations About Race

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 […]

Families & Politics (VA – State)

State/Region: VA

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 […]

1:1 Conversation Across Generations

Online US

We are seeking 18-30 year olds to participate in a brand new Braver Angels 1:1 conversation experience: Conversation Across Generations. They will be paired with 61+ year olds, and engage in two structured, one-hour conversations at times of their own choosing. Thus, these conversations may not end up taking place on June 20, but rather […]

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