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Families and Politics

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Online US

Local Focus: Washington State 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 […]

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 support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free three hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own […]

Members Meeting – Online

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

Local Community Debate – Resolved: “ACCESS TO ABORTION IS NECESSARY” – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
State/Region: PA
Bloomsburg, PA PA

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. Local Focus: Bloomsburg, PA About this Event Resolved: ACCESS TO ABORTION IS NECESSARY You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a […]

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 support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free three hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own […]

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 event In a Braver Angels Deliberative Town Hall, the candidates participate as part of their campaign and the discussion is focused on key issues. 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 Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our […]

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 their opposing beliefs, they became friends and worked together to change the rhetoric on abortion in Massachusetts. But can their story make a difference now?

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 would cease to exist. In this election-season meeting, we'll discuss the state of the vote two years after the 2020 presidential election. How do we […]

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 together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. Goals: To better understand the […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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, 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: […]

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 About this event Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, […]

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 that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, […]

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  

“Common Ground” Workshop – Moving Forward on the Abortion Issue – ONLINE

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
Partner Org(s): Lewis & Clark College
State/Region: OR
Online US

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 Common Ground Workshop on: Moving Forward on the Abortion Issue. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - […]

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 toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

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 Common Ground Workshop on Ensuring Trustworthy Elections. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues […]

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 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 […]

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 toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

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 become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you […]

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 can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If […]

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 important topics, and it enriches dialogue among all of us to hear from opposing — or just differing — viewpoints. Braver Angels has held hundreds […]

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