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Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels Abroad - Europe
State/Region: - National

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 […]

Northeast Ohio Alliance Meeting – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Independence Library 6361 Selig Drive, Independence

Local Focus: northeast Ohio Join us for our Alliance's in-person meeting on Polarization. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Deliberative Town Hall – Housing and Water – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
State/Region: UT
Kamas Library Auditorium 110 N Main, Kamas

Restricted Attendance: Constituents of Utah State House District 4 Local Focus: Constituents of Utah State House District 4 A unique type of town hall to find common ground. About this […]

Depolarizing Within – In-Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church
State/Region: OH
West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church 20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River

Local Focus: Rocky River Ohio 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 […]

Film Screening and Discussion of “The Abortion Talks”

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

This documentary tells the story of six protagonists in the abortion debate in Boston who met in secret dialogues for over 150 hours after the 1994 clinic murders there. Despite […]

New England (MA, ME, VT, NH, CT, RI) Newcomer Session

Host Organization: Braver Angels - New England - Region (MA, ME, VT, NH, CT, RI)
Partner Org(s): MA, ME, VT, NH, CT, RI
State/Region: VT

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

Members Meeting – Elections: How can we trust the process?

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

Local Focus: Minneapolis and suburbs of Congressional District 5 Our democratic republic hinges on a reliance on elections to represent the will of the people. Without legitimate elections, American democracy […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MI
Unitarian Universalist Church of Traverse City 6726 Center Rd, Traverse City

Local Focus: Traverse City, Michigan About this event Note: This event is to be attended in person. Please join us for an intensive workshop, in two sessions, that will bring […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – In Person

Host Organization: Idaho State Alliance
State/Region: ID
Pond Student Union Building - South Fork Room 1080 S 5th Ave, 3rd Floor, Pocatello

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

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MI

Local Focus: Traverse City, Michigan About this event Note: This event is to be attended in person. Please join us for an intensive workshop, that will bring together Republican-leaning and […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race and Public Policy

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

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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN

Restricted Attendance: UNW Local Focus: UNW St Paul MN Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): University of Northwestern
State/Region: MN
University of Northwestern St. Paul

Restricted Attendance: Students from the University of Northwestern A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule […]

SouthWest Ohio Alliance meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio
State/Region: OH
Springboro Municipal Building, Community Room 320 W Central Ave, Springboro

Part B of the Polarization Seminar

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

Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
Partner Org(s): Brigham Young University
State/Region: UT
Brigham Young University Provo

Restricted Attendance: The event is only open to students at BYU-Provo Local Focus: Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah) About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop […]

Members Meeting – Braver Angels Lancaster County Alliance

Host Organization: Lancaster County Alliance
State/Region: PA
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Residents of Lancaster County and nearby areas Local Focus: Lancaster County (PA) residents Lancaster Alliance Member Meeting (1 hour) to Discuss the US Senate Race in PA  

Family & Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Rohnert Park Library Event Room 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park

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 […]

Common Ground – Ensuring Trustworthy Elections

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

Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church
State/Region: WA
Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church 19020 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd, Woodinville

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 […]

Family & Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: GA
St. Philip Cathedral, Gould Room 2744 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta

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 […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): Spokane Public Library
State/Region: WA
Spokane Public Library - Liberty Park Branch 402 S Pittsburg St., Spokane

Local Focus: Spokane, WA 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 […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

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

Local Focus: Greater Houston Area 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 […]

Moderated Discussion: How Can We Honor the Second Amendment and Still Keep America Safe?

Host Organization: Idaho State Alliance
State/Region: ID
Boise Public Library Downtown Branch, William F. Hayes Memorial Auditorium 715 S Capitol Blvd, Boise

What is this event about? The Idaho State Alliance of Braver Angels is honored to bring together local perspectives on gun rights, the 2nd Amendment, and gun/community safety. These are […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX
Center for Life (Richmond Office Park) 12915 Jones Maltsberger, Bldg 600 (Meeting Room 1), San Antonio

Local Focus: San Antonio, TX area Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX
Dispute Resolution Center 5407 N Interstate Highway 35, Austin

Local Focus: Austin, TX and surrounding area Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event […]

Families and Politics – IN-PERSON

Partner Org(s): AMES Library
State/Region: IA
Ames Public Library Auditorium 515 Douglas Ave, Ames

Local Focus: Ames Iowa 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 […]

Equality: A Core American Value

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

America is a nation founded on shared values. But do all Americans mean the same thing when referring to these values? The Orange County/South Bay Alliance of Braver Angels is […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

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 […]

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