Events from 01/29/2022 – 02/20/2022 – Braver Angels

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Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

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

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 […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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 you” and “Don’t call me […]

Bridging the Divide on Climate Solutions Workshop

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Focus is California but everyone is welcome to attend. Climate change is one of the most contentious issues confronting our nation, and in many ways California represents a […]

Film Discussion: 12 Angry Men

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

We will discuss "12 Angry Men," a 1957 classic starring Henry Fonda.  This courtroom drama shows a jury of 12 men as they deliberate whether to convict a defendant on the basis […]

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Being Red in a Blue Environment

Host Organization: BA National
Setting: Online
Online US

This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. Learn safe and effective ways […]

“Depolarizing Within” Workshop

Partner Org(s): ISD 196,Dakota County Library System
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online
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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Christ's Episcopal Church Castle Rock
State/Region: CO
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Colorado 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 […]

Members Meeting – Conversation on Safeguarding Voting and Elections

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tompkins County
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
All Saints Parish 347 Ridge Rd (Rt 34B), Lansing

Restricted Attendance: Tompkins County Residents Local Focus: Tompkins County, NY Join Braver Angels for a civil conversation across the political divide about safeguarding voting and elections.

Community Debate

Host Organization: BA Debates / Community
Partner Org(s): Redlands Restorative Pathways Community
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, WI
State/Region: WI
Setting: Online

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 […]

National Debate: Gender

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

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 […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
State/Region: UT
Setting: Online

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. […]

California’s housing shortage: where do we go from here?

Host Organization: Bay Area Super Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Despite various legislative initiatives, housing in California remains scarce and expensive. NIMBYs (Not In My Back Yard) and YIMBYs (Yes In My Back Yard) face off in city councils and […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: MN BA State Alliance
Partner Org(s): ISD 196, Dakota County Library System
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

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: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

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 […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): The Racial Healing-Justice-Unity Bahá'í-inspired Series
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

The Racial Healing-Justice-Unity Bahá'í-inspired Series Presents Depolarizing Conversations About Race: A Braver Angels Workshop   Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are often dysfunctional and […]

Common Ground – Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence

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

Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds […]

Connecticut Alliance – Introductory Gathering

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
State/Region: CT
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: For Connecticut Residents Local Focus: Connecticut Want to know more about Braver Angels, upcoming CT Alliance events, and how to use your talents and interests to get involved? […]

Members Meeting – Understanding

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online
Online US

Braver Angels works to bridge political divides between Americans with effective communication. Many do not share that mission. How do we talk to those who embrace polarization? How do we […]

Film Discussion – “The Best of Enemies”

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

Braver Angels Film Discussion: "The Best of Enemies" ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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.

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