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Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington NC Meet & Greet

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Nir Family YMCA, Dick Jones Community Room 2710 Market St., Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington NC and the surrounding area Are you tired of political polarization? We are too. Come be a part of the solution. Join us for our local Braver Angels Meet & Greet! News, social media, and politicians tell us that every American is far right or far left with no common ground. Braver Angels shows that's not true. Braver Angels […]

Members Meeting – Braver Angels YouTube Review

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

Prior to the meeting, we will independently select and watch a video on the Braver Angels YouTube channel. At the meeting, we will take turns discussing what we chose to watch and what we learned from it.

Deliberative Town Hall – Energy Resources and Public Lands

Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
Partner Org(s): Honorable John Curtis' Staff
State/Region: UT
Grand Center 182 N. 500 W., Moab

Restricted Attendance: Utah Third Congressional District Local Focus: Utah Third Congressional District 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. Event Format: This event utilizes OWL technology […]

Depolarizing Within – 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 […]

Common Ground – Rebuilding Trust and Respect in Public Health – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
State/Region: AZ
Khalsa Montessori School 3701 E River Rd, Tucson

Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. This is a workshop to develop agreed upon ways to rebuild trust between ordinary citizens and public health leaders. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Rebuilding Trust […]

Elevator Speech workshop for BA Ambassadors – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Members of Braver Angels who have completed Ambassador Training As Ambassadors for Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will […]

Braver Angels of South Central Indiana Workshop

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
State/Region: IN
Monroe County (Indiana) Public Library - Ellettsville Branch Address will be provided with registration confirmation., Ellettsville

Restricted Attendance: Although not required, completion of the BA Red/Blue Workshop prior to participation in this workshop is encouraged. Local Focus: The event will be held on-site in Ellettsville, IN. Anyone in the area is welcome to register. The Braver Angels of South Central Indiana will meet in-person on June 3rd for a workshop authored […]

Skills for Social Media – ONLINE

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
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 polarizing. Skills for Social Media is an online workshop designed to improve the culture of posts and conversations in social media and provide a constructive […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
Partner Org(s): Maison de la Conversation
State/Region: Europe
Maison de la Conversation 12 Rue Maurice Grimaud, Paris

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 […]

BA Song Contest Finale Zoom Celebration!

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

The Contest Finale where we celebrate a week of bridge-building, go over highlights of the week, take a look at what lies ahead for the BA Music community, and...oh yeah, ANNOUNCE THE SONG CONTEST WINNER!

APF: Political Economies and Social Visions Emerging on the Left

The Hamilton 600 14th Street NW, Washington

A special America’s Public Forum event, presented by the Braver Angels D.C. Project. 6-9pm, June 6th, at The Hamilton Restaurant's Loft.   The Braver Angels DC Project invites you to its fifth America’s Public Forum of 2023, held in-person only at The Hamilton Restaurant in downtown Washington D.C. Join us for the panel from 6-8pm on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 followed by […]

Free

Members Meeting – Quadra-weekly meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
State/Region: GA

Local Focus: Georgia The next quadra-weekly members' meeting for members of Braver Angels - Georgia and interested persons.

D.C. Alliance June Happy Hour

Cubano's Bethesda 4907 Cordell Ave, Bethesda

Join Braver Angels for our monthly D.C. happy hour at Cubano's Bethesda at 4907 Cordell Ave. The closest metro station is Bethesda.

Free

Being Blue in a Red Environment — IN PERSON

State/Region: ID
Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship 1520 N 12th St, Boise

Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop:  This workshop is for political liberals who are surrounded by conservatives in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community.  This free 3-hour on-line workshop is […]

Managing Difficult Conversations

Host Organization: Ames Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: IA

A Braver Politics Workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations w/ constituents across divides & helps you find common ground. Note: This event is to be attended online. Elected officials and staff frequently communicate with constituents and colleagues with different points of view. With communities becoming more politically polarized and public dialogue becoming more […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance
State/Region: NM
UNM Continuing Education Conference Center 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque

Local Focus: New Mexico 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Multi-State BA Fairfax and DC Alliances
State/Region: VA
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean

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 or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): Eden United Church of Christ
State/Region: IL
Eden United Church of Christ 5051 W. Gunnison, Chicago

Local Focus: Cook County, Illinois Lunch, Conversation with Neighbors, and Skills for Bridging The Divide 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 […]

D.C. Alliance Debate: Asymmetric Polarization

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library 901 G St. NW, Washington

Braver Angels Debate, open to BA members and the general public! Held at the MLK Library in D.C., Monday June 12th, 6-8pm.

Free

Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA

A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

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 […]

Local Community Debate – Braver Angels Debate: Academic Freedom

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR)
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 Resolved:  Higher education standards should balance Academic Freedom with the Societal Values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. You probably haven’t experienced anything like […]

Members Meeting – Guns: Rights & Regulations

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Ridgedale Public Library - Room 275 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka

Bring your authentic self to discuss one of the most debated topics in our political and cultural discourse. Listen to others you may disagree with, learn and acknowledge their perspective, and offer yours, in this civil space.

Ambassador Outreach

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Fermental Beer & Wine 600 S. 17th St., Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington, NC Join us for a beer! Are you tired of the political divide? Braver Angels brings people together from across the political spectrum to find out there is more that unites us than divides us. We are all Americans and share many of the same values and concerns. Our new Braver Angels […]

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 your questions and enthusiasm. Feel free to join us for Part 1 and/or Part 2, based on your interest: 7:00PM ET — Part 1: For […]

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