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Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: AK

Local Focus: Alaska 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 […]

Film Discussion – Why We Need Each Other

Host Organization: \Wyoming Montana Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: MT
Online US

Discussion: Can polarization be reduced through an understanding of game theory and moral foundations theory? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Town Hall – Discussion Redistricting/Gerrymandering: Problems and Possible Solutions

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
Partner Org(s): Brookhaven League of Women Voters
State/Region: NY
Online US

Local Focus: New York The redistricting process usually leads to gerrymandering when politicians are in charge of the process. As a result, redistricting is another contentious topic that stirs political […]

Members Meeting – The Media and our Expectations

State/Region: MN
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Braver Angel members Local Focus: Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, NW Wisconsin, St. Paul and Eastern Suburbs On March 22, the discussion on the media continues, this time on the […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Joint States
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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: East Tennessee Alliance
State/Region: TN
Powell United Methodist Church 323 W Emory Rd., Powell

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN
University of Northwestern St. Paul

Restricted Attendance: workshop for students and staff of the University of Northwestern There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the […]

Being Red in a Blue Environment

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN

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 […]

Film Discussion – National Film Discussion of “Common Grounds?”

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

Together with director Raed Gilliam, we will discuss Common Grounds, a documentary created by University of Virginia students where conservative and liberal students talk about the legacy of Thomas Jefferson, […]

National Debate: Parents and Education

Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates / Community
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 […]

Book Discussion – The Forgotten Americans

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

Join a moderated discussion of a book chosen specially by our Braver Angels library team.   About this event An Economic Agenda for a Divided Nation by Isabel Sawhill (Credit: […]

National Debate: Criminal Justice

Host Organization: BA 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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Partner Org(s): Non-Violence Omaha
State/Region: NE
Online US

Local Focus: Nebraska 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 […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Wisconsin Statewide Alliance
State/Region: WI
Online US

Local Focus: Wisconsin 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 […]

Common Ground – How should sex education be taught in high school?

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
Partner Org(s): YouthServe https://youthservebham.org/staff/
State/Region: CA
Civil Rights Institute - Birmingham AL 520 16th St N, Birmingham

Restricted Attendance: Restricted to YouthServe, Birmingham, AL Local Focus: YouthServe, Birmingham, Alabama teens only Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on How sex education should be taught in high […]

Community Debate – Minnesota Education

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Minnesota School District #196
State/Region: MN

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 […]

Members Meeting – Memphis Area Alliance Organizing Meeting

Host Organization: TN - Memphis Area Alliance
State/Region: TN
Hobson Realtors Conference Room 5384 Poplar Avenue, Memphis

Restricted Attendance: Restricted to those already on our Braver Angels Memphis area email list who have already completed previous Braver Angel activity and are interested in organizing a Braver Angels […]

Intro for Newcomers & Volunteers – Connecticut

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

Local Focus: Connecticut New to Braver Angels? Curious about what the Connecticut Alliance is up to? Already a member, but wanting to put your talents and interests to work as […]

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.

Congress Fixing Congress: A Braver Politics Forum for Candidates and Citizens

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): FMC: The Association of Former Members of Congress
State/Region: IL

An insider briefing for Illinois citizens and Congressional candidates about fixing the toxic divide & partnering for decency in politics. This workshop is a free event brought to you by […]

Town Hall – Healing Our Democracy in a Digital World

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland
Partner Org(s): Saint Mary's College of California, League of Women Voters Diablo Valley, Village Square
State/Region: CA

A free online town hall to discuss how social media affects our polarized democracy, for better or for worse. Keynote remarks by the progressive Joan Blades and the conservative John […]

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