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Members Meeting – Minnesota Local Alliances

State/Region: MN
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Have participated in a Braver Angels workshop Are current dues-paying members Local Focus: Minnesota BA Minnesota Local Alliances Discuss Controversial Ideas in Education. Students attend school for many reasons, including to learn about the world, to develop critical thinking, and to hone employable skills. In recent years, schools have struggled to determine how […]

Braver Minnesota–where everybody can do something.

State/Region: MN
Online US

Local Focus: State of MN Braver Minnesotans---where everybody can do something!! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Members Meeting – MN State Alliance Meeting

State/Region: MN
Online US

How are Minnesota Braver Angels sharing depolarizing communication skills with public officials? You can help. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 — IN PERSON

State/Region: NY
Presbyterian Church, Oneonta, NY 296 Main Street, Oneonta

Local Focus: Otsego County, NY State 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, […]

Blue Leaning Workshop: Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid

Partner Org(s): Non-Violence Omaha
State/Region: NE
Online US

Restricted Attendance: For residents of Nebraska and Council Bluffs, IA only Local Focus: Nebraska, Council Bluffs Iowa This free workshop is for blue-leaning attendees (i.e, people who lean liberal philosophically or tend to vote for Democrats) who are interested in having better conversations with people on the other side of the political aisle. You will […]

Members Meeting – MN State Alliance Meeting

State/Region: MN

Update and discussion of the efforts of MN Braver Angels to bridge the political divides that prevent Minnesotans from working together. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Members Meeting – Minnesota Alliance Planning Meeting

State/Region: MI
Online US

Local Focus: Intended for BA Minnesota members Be part of our state’s success. Braver Angels Minnesota is building community-based discussion groups. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Members Meeting – Minnesota Alliance Planning Meeting

State/Region: MN
Online US

Local Focus: Intended for BA Minnesota members Be part of our state’s success. Braver Angels Minnesota is building community-based discussion groups. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Film Discussion – Braver Angels Film Club Discussion of “Look Away, Look Away”

State/Region: - National
Online US

"Look Away, Look Away," 2022, documents the fierce five-year battle that led to the removal of the Mississippi state flag, revealing how race, heritage and long-simmering grievances over the Civil War shape our sense of who we are as Americans. This film presents “a rare opportunity to… empathize with those who hold viewpoints that differ […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race – ONLINE

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

Restricted Attendance: Dakota County Local Focus: Dakota County 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, […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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

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 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. […]

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 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 […]

“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 discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Schedule In part […]

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 politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for […]

Local Community Debate – WA Statewide Climate Change Debate

Partner Org(s): University Gathering United Methodist Church
State/Region: WA
Online US

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 WA Statewide Climate Change Debate You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, where competing candidates […]

Book Discussion – I Never Thought of It That Way

State/Region: MN
Online US

Hear from and talk with Mónica Guzmán about her book, "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times." The discussion will be moderated by Libby Stegger, Minnesota Braver Angels member and founder of Move for America.   ** This event is open to the media upon […]

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

State/Region: MI
United Church of Christ (Brecksville) 23 Public Square, Brecksville

Local Focus: Newago County area in Michigan (event is open to anyone though/being shared w/all of MI) A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard IN PERSON

Partner Org(s): Malvern Library
State/Region: PA
Malvern Library 1 E. First Ave. Unit 2, Malvern

Local Focus: Chester County, 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 politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Partner Org(s): Charlotte Public Library
State/Region: VT
Charlotte Public Library 115 Ferry Rd., Charlotte

Local Focus: Charlotte, VT 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 […]

“Red-Blue” Workshop – FULL DAY – ONLINE

State/Region: - National
Online US

About this event Description Join us for a free 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, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating.  This is a joint […]

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 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 & Politics

State/Region: MN
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 […]

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