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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 […]

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 […]

Film Discussion – Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy

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

The Greater Minneapolis Alliance will discuss Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy. The 2020 film documents meetings of conservatives and liberals in Chicago and Massachusetts to discuss their differences and […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

State/Region: MN

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 […]

“Common Ground” Workshop – How to Teach the History of Racism in Public Schools

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
Partner Org(s): Bleed the Same
State/Region: CA
Provided Upon Registration Corona del Mar

Local Focus: In-person event in Southern California Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on How to Teach the History of Racism in Public Schools . The Braver Angels Common […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race

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

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 […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
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. […]

Members Meeting – Minnesota Local Alliance Meeting: Gerrymandering

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Current BA member, has attended at least one skills workshop Local Focus: Minnesota members only BA Minnesota Local Alliances Discuss Gerrymandering     ** This event is open […]

Jonathan Haidt TED Talk Discussion

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

Our goal is to understand Haidt's framework that explains why Conservatives and Liberals think the way they do about different issues. Join us as we view together Haidt’s 18-minute TED […]

Walk a Mile in My News

Host Organization: Braver Angels-Illinois Statewide Zoom Alliance
State/Region: IL

Restricted Attendance: Restricted to BA Members who are residence of Illinois Local Focus: Illinois About this event In the spirit of depolarizing our community and bringing people together, the Braver […]

Film Discussion – National Film Club Discussion: Poverty, Inc.

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Our April Film Club selection is Poverty, Inc, 2014, a thought-provoking documentary that discusses the negative impact of well-meaning international charities on the people in developing countries. ** This event […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash Campus 9555 Plainfield Rd., Blue Ash

Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Please join us for an intensive in-person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on […]

SF Bay Area Braver Angels Outdoor Social

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Pine Lake Park Picnic Area, Stern Grove 100 Vale Ave, San Francisco

Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area Many of us are ready for in-person face time. Join us for our first face-to-face event in over 2 years! This will be a […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Host Organization: Other
Test of the In Person version of RB1 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington

Restricted Attendance: This is restricted to anyone that wants to see the draft IP version of RB1 This is a test event of the In Person version of RB1 - […]

Red/Blue Workshop

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: ID

Please join us for an intensive online workshop that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and […]

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