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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 – Mock Debate

Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Completed debate chair e-Course, attended debate chair Q&A session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
Partner Org(s): Curtis Memorial Library and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, Maine
State/Region: ME
Curtis Memorial Library 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick

Local Focus: Brunswick, ME 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
Partner Org(s): St. Mary's Episcopal Church-in-the-Highlands
State/Region: NY
St. Mary' Episcopal Church-in-the-Highland 1 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring

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: Other
State/Region: MD
Frederick Community College - Student Center 76 E Moser Rd, Thurmont

Local Focus: Frederick County, MD 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – Schools and Communities – ONLINE

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Nevada Alliance Next Meeting

Host Organization: Nevada Statewide Alliance
State/Region: NV
TBA - Las Vegas Las Vegas

The Nevada Alliance advances the Braver Angels' mission of bridging the partisan divide and strengthening our democratic republic. It offers members a way to engage in their communities with each […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Fairfax Alliance Meeting – faith/belief systems discussion

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Falls Church Episcopal Church 166 East Broad Street, Falls Church

* Local Focus: Northern Virginia This month's meeting will be an open discussion on how our personal belief systems influence our own political/policy beliefs and highlight topics of greatest concern […]

Skills For Conversations About Public Policy & Race

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
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 […]

Connecting Conversation: US Military Aid to Foreign Countries

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

On one side of the debate, proponents argue that U.S. military aid is essential for promoting global stability, supporting democratic values, fulfilling strategic alliances, combating terrorism, and bolstering economic and […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Immigration!

Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance
State/Region: NH

Craving a healthy dose of real talk about immigration? Ditch the shouting matches and join our forum, where we bring all viewpoints for honest an conversations. We dissect the myths, […]

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 […]

Local Community Debate – Should Idaho Adopt Ranked Choice Voting Debate

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: ID
Madison Middle School 575 W 7th S, Rexburg

Local Focus: Idaho 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 […]

Red-Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 ALL DAY – ONLINE

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: CA
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) - San Diego Campus San Diego

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Monterey Bay Area
State/Region: CA
Prunedale Public Library Meeting Room 17822 Moro Road, Prundale

* Local Focus: Monterey Bay Area Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Boston
State/Region: MA
First Parish of Needham 23 Dedham Ave., Needham

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 […]

Fishbowl – Should We Shut The Border?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Boston
State/Region: MA
Cambridge Public Library 449 Broadway, Cambridge

During the fishbowl, a small group sits in the inner circle, and each shares their views. Then, the listeners switch from the outer circle to the inner circle and take […]

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