Events from 10/29/2023 – 11/11/2023 – Braver Angels

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Faith and Polarization: A Participatory Afternoon (In-Person)

Host Organization: Braver Angels DC Alliance
Partner Org(s): Rumi Forum, the Jewish-Islamic Dialogue Society of Washington (JIDS), and Kol Ami: Northern Virginia Reconstructionist Community
State/Region: DC
Kol Ami: Northern Virginia Reconstructionist Community 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington

Join the Braver Angels DC Alliance for an afternoon of exploring faith and polarization. The event will be kicked off with introductory speakers, followed by one-on-one conversations, small group discussions, and a […]

Discussion – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland
State/Region: CA
Online US

Is Our Two Party System Destroying Democracy? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Common Ground – Federal Support for Career Centered Learning

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): CommonSense American
State/Region: - National

Did you ever want to speak directly with Congressional representatives about your perspective on an issue of importance to you? Participating in this workshop will offer you that opportunity! Braver […]

Event Series Debate Chair Q&A – Online

Debate Chair Q&A – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Signup for Rise for America campaign, and completion of Debate Chair E-Course Required. Interested in becoming a Braver Angels debate chair? Join us to learn more and ask […]

Cookies & Conversation – Topic: Political Stereotyping

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Pine Valley Library 3802 S College Rd (behind Walgreens), Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington NC and surrounding areas Moderated Discussion Group

“Depolarizing Within” Workshop

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
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 […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds […]

Debate Chair Training

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

Restricted Attendance: Signed up for Rise For America Campaign, Completed Debate Chair E-Course, Attended Debate Chair Q&A Session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a […]

Connecting Across America’s Political Divides

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): One Small Step, Sonoma County Regional Library, StoryCorps, KRCB
State/Region: CA
Windsor Regional Library 9291 Old Redwood Highway Building 100, Windsor

Local Focus: Northern San Francisco Bay Area Rise for America Documentary Viewing and Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Family & Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: UT
Salt Lake City Marmalade Library 280 W 500 N, Salt Lake City

Local Focus: Utah 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 […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
State/Region: CA
Redlands United Church of Christ 168 Bellevue, Redlands

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 […]

Depolarizing Within School Communities – ONLINE

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

Social-cultural conflicts are finding local targets – schools and their communities. Public education has become an ideological battleground. Beyond “progressive/conservative,” these ideological conflicts are much more personal and are attracting […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Spark Kindness
State/Region: MA
Common Street Spiritual Center 13 Common Street, Natick

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule. Braver Angels and Spark Kindness are offering two […]

Ambassador Outreach – In Person

State/Region: IN
Monroe County Public Library - Downtown (Auditorium) 303 E Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington

Local Focus: Bloomington, Indiana and surrounding areas Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During the workshop, participants will: […]

Book Discussion – The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Ourselves and Society – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Common Thread Church and Quail Ridge Books
State/Region: NC
Common Thread Church, Raleigh 2011 Ridge Rd, Raleigh

Local Focus: North Carolina An evening with Alexandra Hudson moderated by Leslie Boney Join us for an unforgettable evening with Alexandra Hudson, where she will share her insights and the […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds […]

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

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Country Inn & Suites 6003 Hudson Road, Woodbury

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 […]

Debate Chair Training

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

Restricted Attendance: Signed up for Rise For America Campaign, Completed Debate Chair E-Course, Attended Debate Chair Q&A Session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a […]

Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WI
Mequon Public Library 11345 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon

Restricted Attendance: invitation from organizers Local Focus: Mequon, WI Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

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

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): Spark Kindness
State/Region: MA
Common Street Spiritual Center 13 Common Street, Natick

Braver Angels and Spark Kindness are offering two Braver Angels workshops during Kindness Week, a Natick community annual tradition. The workshops will be held each Saturday, Nov 4 and Nov […]

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