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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

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.  

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 […]

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.  

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 […]

“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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters in Huntsville
State/Region: AL

Restricted Attendance: League of Women Voters Local Focus: Alabama 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 […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Sebastopol Grange
State/Region: CA
Sebastopol Grange 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Hwy 12, Sebastopol

Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area, CA 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 […]

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National

Members of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.

Red Leaning Workshop: Skills for Bridging the Political Divide

State/Region: PA
Online US

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 […]

Blue Leaning Workshop: Skills for Bridging the Divide

State/Region: PA
Online US

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 […]

Members Meeting – MN Braver Angels Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: MN BA State Alliance
State/Region: MN
Online US

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

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.  

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greenfield
Partner Org(s): Braver Angels Pioneer Valley
State/Region: MA

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 […]

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: OH

Local Focus: Licking County, Ohio 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland
State/Region: CA

Restricted Attendance: For Residents of Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA Local Focus: Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA 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 […]

“Common Ground” Workshop – Healthcare

Host Organization: North Texas Alliance
State/Region: TX
Online US

Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Single Issue eXchange (SIX) Healthcare - Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into the U.S. Healthcare system to understand both sides' point of view and develop mutually acceptable solutions to improve our current system.. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives […]

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