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Families and Politics

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Online US

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. […]

Braver Angels: Reuniting America Screening

Host Organization: Southern California Super Alliance
State/Region: CA
Whitten Community Center 900 S Melrose St, Placentia

Braver Angels: Reuniting America shows 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 7 Republican-leaning voters moving through a Braver Angels Red/Blue workshop, from initial skepticism to more profound understanding and empathy. You’ll get […]

Film Discussion of “Other Side of the Hill”

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Where can East & West, Republicans & Democrats, find the common ground needed to address climate change? How can industry and environmentalists work hand in hand? And how can local […]

National Debate: Abortion

Host Organization: Braver Angels 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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
Online US

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Wisconsin Partners
State/Region: WI

Restricted Attendance: members and guests of Wisconsin Partners Local Focus: Wisconsin Partners There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the […]

Members Meeting – Sonoma County Braver Angels Alliance Open House

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Oakmont East Recreation Center 7902 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa

Local Focus: North San Francisco Bay Area Open House for members and prospective members ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Braver Politics Pilot Program Information Session

Host Organization: BA National
Online US

If you filled out the Braver Politics Interest Form and agreed to organize an BP event, this meeting is for you. This is an opportunity to learn more about BP, […]

BACT Constitution Study Group: 13-15th Amendments Part II

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX

Restricted Attendance: Previous participation in a BA workshop (Red / Blue, Skills, etc.) preferred but not required We all know we should know the U.S. Constitution. But how long has […]

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. […]

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Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX
Dispute Resolution Center 5407 N Interstate Highway 35, Austin

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 […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
State/Region: MD

Restricted Attendance: BA members Local Focus: Montgomery County MD, Carroll County MD, Frederick County MD About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family […]

Helping Loved Ones Divided By Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Braver Angels is offering a new series to help people navigate politics and their close relationships. Each meeting will feature a pair of loved ones (couple, siblings, parent and adult […]

We the People’s Forum: When Polarization Comes For The Janitor

Host Organization: BA National - We the People's Forum
State/Region: - National

Mark Patenaude worked as a janitor and employee at Smith College for 21 years. But that all came to an end after a Black student accused Mark, who is White, […]

Coliseum Debate – National Debate: Sex Work and Prostitution

Host Organization: BA Debates
State/Region: - National

About this Event Resolved:  Sex work or prostitution is harmful to those who experience it. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race

Host Organization: Braver Angels Workshops
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 […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard – IN PERSON

Restricted Attendance: those registered through a local channel in LaCrosse Local Focus: LaCrosse, WI A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods […]

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Online US

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 […]

Organizing BA Community Alliances for Congressional Districts 3 & 6

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

Local Focus: MN Congressional Districts 3 and 6 Organize Your Community Alliance. Our purpose is to have frank, respectful conversations across the political divide. We focus on what divides us, […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race – NJ Moores/Medford Society of Friends

Host Organization: Braver Angels Workshops
State/Region: - National
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Society of Friends Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are often dysfunctional and judgmental, descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: BA National
Online US

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 […]

Defining the Braver Angels Artist

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

The number one question the Braver Angels Songwriters team is asked: "What makes a Braver Angels Artist?" We want to hear your feedback (if you're interested, you're invited). Come join […]

National Debate: Capitalism & Free Markets

Host Organization: Braver Angels' 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. Is […]

Depolarizing Within – Oregon

Host Organization: Braver Angels
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 […]

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