Events from January 10 – June 24 – Braver Angels

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State/Region: MN

Skills for Disagreeing Better about Politics

Host Organization: MN - State
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Ramsey County Library - Shoreview 4560 Victoria St N, Shoreview

In our current polarized political environment, many people avoid or dread political conversations with friends or family members whose politics differ from their own. They worry, rightly so, that any […]

Film Discussion – Braver Angels: Reuniting America

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant 1240 Frontage Road W, Stillwater

Local Focus: Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Ely MN Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 4 & 8
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Ely Senior Center 27 S 1st Ave E, Ely

The newly formed Ely MN Alliance will meet to discuss a Braver Angels interview with Jonathan Haidt, “The struggle between ‘for’ and ‘against’ is the mind’s worst disease.” After registering, […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance 1st Anniversary Meet and Greet!

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies 3015 Harbor Lane N, Plymouth

West Suburban Alliance 1st Anniversary Meet & Greet January 24, 2024 It's all about relationships... whether you lean blue or red, we're fellow Americans and neighbors. Join some of your […]

Improving Education: A Discussion with TakeCharge Minnesota

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
Partner Org(s): Racial Equity and Justice, St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral 519 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis

Local Focus: Minnesota A presentation by TakeCharge MN on "improving education." The presentation will be followed by Q+A. The goal of the event is to foster full understanding of divergent […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide — IN PERSON

Host Organization: MN - State
Partner Org(s): Centennial Independent School District #12
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Centennial Elementary School - Room 30 Little Theater 4657 North Rd., Circle Pines

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 […]

Ambassador Outreach

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 4 & 8
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Bent Paddle Brewery 1832 West Michigan Street, Duluth

Local Focus: Northern Minnesota Introductory presentation with Reuniting America movie. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance Meeting – What Constitutes American Values Living Room Discussion

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Ridgedale Library Room 174 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka

BA February 26th Alliance Meeting – What Constitutes American Values/Ideals Have a conversation about “What Constitutes American Values/Ideals” on February 26th - From 6:30 to 8pm at the Ridgedale Library.

Talking Sense Workshop

Host Organization: MN - State
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Woodbury's Central Park - Valley Creek Rooms 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury

During what promises to be a divisive election year, MPR News and the nonprofit organization Braver Angels are partnering to create Talking Sense, an online and in- person platform to help Minnesotans have […]

Book Discussion – A Conflict of Visions, by Thomas Sowell

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

Please read and join us to discuss: A Conflict of Visions, by Thomas Sowell.

Skills For Conversations About Public Policy & Race

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Owatonna High School 1455 SE 18th Street, Owatonna

For Reds, Blues, and Others Improve skills for listening to others and expressing your own views on race leading to more productive conversations. Note: This event is to be attended […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Ridgedale Library - room 172 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka

Braver Angels Alliance Meeting - Rapid 1:1 Conversations You’ll have the opportunity to take turns having a brief safe structured conversation with another member, followed by time to reflect together […]

Ambassador Outreach – Online

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Rochester MN, Southern Minnesota, Minnesota Congressional District #1 Join us as we dive into the heart of Braver Angels' mission and impact in the Rochester area and Minnesota's […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Jerry's Foods 7760 Hargis Pkwy, Woodbury

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t […]

Ambassador Outreach – What is your “red line”?

Host Organization: Northern MN Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Bent Paddle Brewery 1832 West Michigan Street, Duluth

What is your "red line"? Podcast discussion. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Minnesota Public Radio News and University of Minnesota Rochester
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Chateau Theater 15 1st St SE, Rochester

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Rochester Alliance: Recap of the Disagreeing Better Workshop

Host Organization: Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Rochester MN Public Library 101 2nd St SE, Rochester

* Local Focus: Rochester Minnesota, Olmsted County Review and practice skills from the Disagreeing Better Workshop. This meeting is open to all, whether attending the 4/24 Talking Sense Event or […]

Book Discussion – West Suburban Alliance Book Club

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

Please read and come prepared to discuss your thoughts on the book Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World and Why Things Are Better Than You Think, by Hans […]

Vexed by Vacs? Let’s Talk!

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Lofts of Stillwater Condominium Meeting Room 501 Main St. North, Stillwater

Discussion on Vaccines and Vaccine Policy Many Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on the issue of vaccines. This 90-minute discussion is designed to have a constructive conversation on this topic […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Foremost Brewing Cooperative 131 West Broadway, Owatonna

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance Monthly Meeting – Living Room Conversation – In Person

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Lord of Life Lutheran Church 7401 County Road 101 Room #120 (Downstairs), Maple Grove

Public trust in government is hovering near all-time lows and vicious political partisanship is tearing civil society apart. These truths seem as self-evident as any. Where do we go from […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Facilitated Discussion re: Gun Regulations

Host Organization: Northern MN Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Bent Paddle Brewery 1832 West Michigan Street, Duluth

Local Focus: Twin Ports Area Northern Alliance Facilitated Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Skills for Disagreeing Better – In Person

State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
White Bear Lake School District Center 4855 Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance Meeting and Social Event

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Lake Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists 24575 Glen Road, Excelsior/Shorewood

Come socialize with other members and practice your LAPP skills (Listen, Acknowledge, Pivot, share Perspective). We will be providing food at this event. You MUST register in advance if you […]

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