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Helping Loved Ones Divided By Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Helping Loved Ones Divided By Politics Join us for a live demonstration of Braver Angels co-founder, Bill Doherty, Ph.D., an expert on the family dynamics of political difference, as he helps loved ones divided by politics learn new tools for connecting and communicating. Bill will interview two people (couple, siblings, parent and adult child, close […]

Families & Politics (WA – Central / Eastern Washington Alliance)

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

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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Host Organization: TX - Braver Angels of Central Texas
Partner Org(s): University of Texas at Austin Participatory Democracy Class
State/Region: TX
Online US

Restricted Attendance: This workshop is open to students of the Participatory Democracy Course at the University of Texas at Austin only. 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. […]

Walk a Mile in my News

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
State/Region: NY
Online US

Restricted Attendance: 30 Local Focus: New York City and suburbs Have you ever walked a mile in someone else's news? (No, that's not a typo!) Eight members of the Long Island Alliance of Braver Angels are doing just that: We have formed four pairs of "reds" and "blues," each of which has committed to taking […]

Coliseum Debate – National Debate: Another American Revolution?

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
Online US

Our next member panel debate is sure to be a heated discussion! Americans from a variety of political camps have claimed that the time has come for another revolution to fix what they see as broken in the current system. There are those on the left who claim that our country has fallen into the […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN

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

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge, and Lisle
State/Region: IL

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 […]

Blue-Leaning Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

This free workshop is for blue-leaning attendees (i.e, people who lean liberal philosophically or tend to vote for Democrats) who are interested in having better conversations with people on the other side of the political aisle. You will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Red-Leaning Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

This free workshop is for red-leaning attendees (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 of the political aisle. You will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Bnai Israel Social Action Committee
State/Region: CA
Bnai Israel Jewish Center Petaluma

Local Focus: Petaluma, CA 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 […]

Members Meeting – Finger Lakes

Learn about the role of trained Braver Angels moderators, the importance of moderators in bringing Braver Angels to a local area / region, qualifications to become a moderator, and how to apply.

Members Meeting – MN Alliance Informational Meeting

Host Organization: Minnesota Braver Angels
State/Region: MN

MN Alliance Informational Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: OR

About this Event Description 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 […]

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels SoCal/Los Angeles
State/Region: CA
Online US

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 debating. Schedule In […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA
Northwood High School 4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine

Restricted Attendance: restricted in-person event Local Focus: Irvine, CA 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 […]

Walk A Mile In My News Kickoff Meeting

State/Region: TN
Online US

Local Focus: Tennessee In the spirit of depolarizing our community and bringing people together, the Tennessee Braver Angels invites you to join this new and exciting "Walk A Mile in My News" experience wherein two people, who identify as either "Blue" (Liberal/Progressive) or "Red" (Conservative), pair up for a two week journey of getting to […]

Members Meeting – MN Community Alliance Meeting for CD#2

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN

A Community Alliance Informational Meeting for Braver Angels of Congressional District #2 ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA
Northwood High School 4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine

Restricted Attendance: Restricted Local Focus: Irvine, CA 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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: MN BA State Alliance
Partner Org(s): Dakota County Library System
State/Region: 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 […]

Community Debate – National Debate: COVID Vaccine Mandates

Host Organization: BA National - Debates

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 Join Braver Angels Thurs Oct 14 @ 8 pm EST to experience a debate on the topic: Resolved: COVID vaccines should be mandated […]

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“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver
State/Region: CO

Local Focus: Colorado 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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop

State/Region: 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 […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: North Texas Alliance
Partner Org(s): Trinity Presbyterian Church - McKinney, TX
State/Region: TX
Trinity Presbyterian Church 5871 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney

Restricted Attendance: Trinity Presbyterian Church About this Event Description 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 […]

Coffee with Madam Chair

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
Online US

Having made some new friends in the Braver Angels national debate, join Debate Chair Cynthia O'Brien for a less structured conversation where we can get to know each other a bit better. Limited to 20 attenders. Bring your favorite beverage. Dogs and ukuleles welcome. 10 am PACIFIC time, 1 pm ET. Zoom link will be […]

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