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We the People’s Forum: Higher Education: A Bridge or Barrier for the Working Class?

Host Organization: Braver Angels - We the People's Forum
Partner Org(s): Allegany College of Maryland, Allegany County Choose Civility
State/Region: - National

Is higher education a bridge or barrier for America's working class? For years, many Americans saw a college degree as the golden ticket to economic stability. But more and more Americans are wondering: Is the price of that ticket too high for many working-class Americans? Have college degrees become overrated? Is our system of higher […]

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 this Event Does punishment work to reduce crime? If it could, does our system do it so poorly that it is ineffective or leads to […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 school? The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a […]

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Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA

Local Focus: Washington State A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State. Have you ever told someone about Braver Angels and they seem pretty interested until you suggest a 4-hour workshop on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you… Join us for an informal meet and greet and […]

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 this Event Local Focus: Minnesota Resolved: Minnesota should amend its constitution to provide that the state has a paramount duty to ensure a quality public education to […]

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 local event. Local Focus: Memphis area, TN (includes 25 mile radius extending into Mississippi and Arkansas) We will consider the available options for 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 a volunteer? Bring your questions, ideas, and enthusiasm to our brief info session (repeated regularly). Hear about upcoming events and activities, connect with volunteer opportunities, […]

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 Braver Angels as part of our mission to depolarize America. Braver Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We invite you to consider a gift to Braver […]

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 Gable, to be followed by small group conversations and Q&A. All are welcome! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: […]

“I Never Thought of it That Way” – A Fearlessly Curious Conversation Across Urban and Rural Divides with Monica Guzman and Jim Walls

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Online US

I Never Thought Of It That Way - A Fearlessly Curious Conversation Across Urban and Rural Divides Join us for this very special event with guests Monica Guzman and Jim Walls for a bridge building conversation centered around their life experiences working across partisan divides. This will be both a book and film discussion inspired […]

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 common values.  

Coliseum Debate – National Debate: Public Health, Science, and Public Trust

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

Whom can you trust? What about when it’s your health and possibly your life in the balance? Who decides and how do they make those decisions? For the past two years we have been in the grip of a pandemic that has changed our lives in many ways. Far-reaching decisions have been made by public […]

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 than debating and persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs […]

“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 Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, […]

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 a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and removing statues. Conversations flare up and […]

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. 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 […]

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 to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Film Discussion – Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance April Meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance
State/Region: WV

Please join us for our next Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance meeting on Wednesday, April 27, from 7-8pm on Zoom. We will watch and discuss the fifth video in a YouTube channel series by Prof. Ilana Redstone: Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes. The topic of this video series is viewpoint diversity. This workshop is a free […]

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 Talk and then discuss what rings true.  

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 Angels Illinois Zoom Alliance invites you to Walk a Mile in My News. This exciting experience pairs Blue-leaning and Red-leaning individuals for a two-week journey […]

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 is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

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 listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand […]

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 purely social event - no politics. Get to know someone on the other political side in a lovely outdoor setting. We will be meeting at […]

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 - use of the ERF, Spawning, Eventbrite, and Calendar. Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and […]

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 persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on […]

Braver Politics CAP Homeroom Advisor Training

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

Please join us for a Braver Politics Training for Homeroom Advisors or people that might want to become Homeroom Advisors.

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
State/Region: CO

Local Focus: Colorado 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 […]

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