Events from January 6 – January 17 – Braver Angels

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“Give your Elevator Speech a Lift” – a workshop for BA Ambassadors

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: For members of Braver Angels who have completed the Ambassador training. As Ambassadors for Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced […]

Debate Chair Q&A

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

* Ambassador Training Have you completed the Braver Angels Debate Chair E-Course? Join us for step 2 in the chair training process -- a Q&A session with an experienced Debate […]

Cookies and Conversation, Topic: Immigration

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

Moderated Discussion Group, Topic: Immigration * Restricted Attendance: 30 * Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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 […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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 […]

Loss of civility is a threat to democracy? How do we move forward?

Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance
State/Region: NH
Setting: Online

Open Forum discussion on the state of civility in our democracy. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Ambassador Outreach

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
Partner Org(s): Academy for Lifelong Learning
State/Region: OR
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Academy for Lifelong Learning members Crossing the Continental Divide presentation and guided discussion

Politics at the Pub

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Forward Party of NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Doherty's Irish Pub 1979 High House Rd, Cary

Long before there was the kind of polarization that makes people avoid political discussions, the tavern was a staple in the in the social, political, and travel lives of America’s […]

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 […]

Pilot Songwriting Workshop and Concert, Part 1, Nashville

Host Organization: TN - Braver Angels Nashville
State/Region: OH
Setting: Online
Otter Creek Church 3534 West End Ave., Nasville

BA Songwriters Event A balanced group of reds and blues begin with a Fishbowl discussion of an issue of local or national significance. After the Fishbowl exercise, the participants work […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Unity Church of the Triangle
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Unity of the Triangle 5570 Munford Rd, Raleigh

Restricted Attendance: 20 seats are restricted to attendees from the Unity of the Triangle Church with 10 seats open to the public. A free workshop to help you become more […]

INPERSON — Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: MA - Braver Angels Greater Boston
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Boston Public Library (Central Room) 700 Boylston Street, Boston

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Chittenden County VT Braver Angels Alliance
Partner Org(s): Brownell Public Library
State/Region: VT
Setting: In-person

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 […]

Skills for Conversations about Public Policy and Race – Standard

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

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 […]

The Way of Peace: An Israeli & Palestinian Dialogue

Host Organization: Braver Angels-Illinois Statewide Zoom Alliance
Partner Org(s): MEJDI Tours, Hands of Peace
State/Region: IL
Setting: In-person
Glenview Community Church 1000 Elm Street (in the Community Room), Glenview

The Way of Peace: An Israeli & Palestinian Dialogue Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm Location: Glenview Community Church, Community Room, 1000 Elm St, Glenview, IL 60025 Please join […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – 2024 Alliance Planning Meeting – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean

Local Focus: Northern Virginia The Fairfax Alliance canvassed members in December for interests to be addressed in 2024. This Alliance meeting will review what we heard and set a tentative […]

Income inequality and Economic prosperity – ONLINE

Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver
State/Region: CO
Setting: Online

Braver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation concerning "Economic prosperity and income inequality”. Braver Angels discussions encourage voices from different perspectives in an effort to create greater […]

Income Inequality and Economic Prosperity – IN PERSON

Host Organization: CO - Braver Angels Denver
State/Region: CO
Setting: In-person
Independence Institute 727 E. 16th Ave., Denver

Braver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation concerning "economic prosperity and income inequality”. Braver Angels discussions encourage voices from different perspectives in an effort to create greater […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Northeast Ohio Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: OH - Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
United Church of Christ (Brecksville) 23 Public Square, Brecksville

Northeast Ohio Alliance Meeting * Local Focus: Northeast Ohio

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