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Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop HYBRID – ONLINE

Partner Org(s): UNW
State/Region: MN
Online US

Restricted Attendance: UNW 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 […]

Moving Beyond Polarization: Making Politics Work

Host Organization: Braver Politics
Partner Org(s): 1) Braver Angels CT Alliance; 2) CT Public; 3) The Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service
State/Region: - National

Local Focus: Connecticut Description:   Please join us for this special online Braver Politics event, "Moving Beyond Polarization: Making Politics Work." Braver Angels Co-Founder Bill Doherty will moderated a unique discussion between […]

National Community Debate – Mar-a-Lago Investigation

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

Mar-a-Lago Investigation - Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Mar-a-Lago Investigation" Come join us for this free national debate, […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard – IN PERSON

Partner Org(s): Leader Ethics Wisconsin, CommUnity LaCrosse
State/Region: WI
Lunda Center 319 Seventh Street North, LaCrosse

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 […]

Here Come the Angels!

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Shalom United Church of Christ 505 McMurray Street, Richland

Local Focus: Richland, Washington Here come the "Angels"! Since 2016, a growing tide has been quietly building throughout the US opening doors and building bridges across seemingly insurmountable interpersonal divides. […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard – ONLINE

State/Region: - 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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
Partner Org(s): Mothers Against Gregg Abbott
State/Region: TX

Restricted Attendance: Members of Mothers Against Gregg Abbott Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we […]

Members Meeting – Franklin County VT Braver Angels Gathering

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: VT
Greg Brown Lodge at Hard'ack Recreation Center 179 Congress Street, St. Albans

Come join us in St. Albans, Vermont for a meal and learn about the Braver Angels movement. Braver Angels (https://braverangels.org) is a National Organization dedicated to the premise that reasonable, […]

Film Discussion – Documentary Discussion: The Social Dilemma

Host Organization: Memphis Area Alliance
State/Region: TN
Online US

Documentary Discussion: The Social Dilemma Restricted Attendance: Please watch the film on your own in advance. It is available on Netflix. We will NOT be watching the film during the […]

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Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

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

Local Focus: Connecticut Learn about how citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum are coming together to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too. Bring […]

Deliberative Town Hall – Education and Mental Health

Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
State/Region: UT
Morgan High School Auditorium 55 N Trojan Blvd, Morgan

Local Focus: Constituents of Utah State House District 4 This is a unique Braver Politics Town Hall for Utah State House District 4, focusing on education and mental health. Attendees […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): St. Francis of Assisi, Raleigh, NC
State/Region: NC
Founders Room in Anthony Hall, St. Francis 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh

Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a […]

How to Write an Op-Ed or Letter to the Editor

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN

Interested in supporting Braver Angels with a written message, but not sure where to start. This training opportunity is for you. Melinda Voss, an experienced journalist and PR specialist, will […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Ames Braver Angels Alliance
Partner Org(s): Osceola United Women of Faith
State/Region: IA
Revelton Distilling Co. 1400 W. Clay St., Osceola

Local Focus: Iowa - Clarke County Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who […]

Common Ground – Ensuring Trustworthy California Elections

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
State/Region: CA

Local Focus: Northern California Restricted Attendance:  California Residents Only Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on <Ensuring Trustworthy California Elections>. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers […]

Skills for Social Media – ONLINE Workshop

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

This online workshop focuses on Braver Angels communication skills for people who engage in political conversation on social media. About this event The Need: Social Media posts are often highly […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

State/Region: GA
Trinity Lutheran Church 1826 Killian Hill Road, SW, Lilburn

Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for […]

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Session 2 – IN PERSON

State/Region: GA
Trinity Lutheran Church 1826 Killian Hill Road, SW, Lilburn

Go further in the search for common ground by asking sincere questions of understanding, and getting real answers. About this event Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in […]

Depolarizing Within

Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
State/Region: WI
First Congregational Church, Sheboygan, WI 310 Bluff Ave, Sheboygan

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be driven by […]

Roe v Wade Overturned: NH Speaks

Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance
State/Region: NH
Online US

Local Focus: State of New Hampshire Forum to offer perspectives and/or personal stories about NH abortion policy. About this event Roe v Wade Overturned: NH Speaks offers an opportunity for […]

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 […]

National Community Debate: School Choice

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

Is school choice is the best hope for improving our entire education system? Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels Thurs Sept 22 @ 8 pm […]

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 IN-PERSON

State/Region: TX
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W 26th St, Houston

About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured […]

Ambassador Outreach

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Mirabeau Point Park 13500 E Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley

Local Focus: Washington State Central/Eastern Washington Braver Angels will be hosting a booth at Spokane Valleyfest 2022. Hope to see you there, WA! ** This event is open to the […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard

Partner Org(s): St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg PA
State/Region: PA
St. Joseph Catholic Church 410 East Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg

Local Focus: Mechanicsburg, PA Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided […]

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