Events from July 13 – December 7 – Braver Angels

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State/Region: CA

Skills for Social Media – In Person

Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Redlands Church of Christ 168 Bellevue Ave, Redlands

Local Focus: Inland Empire, California 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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library 9005 Aero Dr, San Diego

Local Focus: San Diego and Southern California Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other […]

Is the Administrative State a Threat to our Democracy?

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

Public discussion in breakout rooms. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Common Ground – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Heartwood Church 4689 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park

Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver […]

Local Community Debate – Braver Angels Immigration Debate – In Person

Host Organization: LA County Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Newsong LA Church 5875 Green Valley Cir, Culver City

Local Focus: Los Angeles, CA About this Event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – “ Resolved: Undocumented immigrants are more of a burden than we in California […]

Local Community Debate – Debate on the Border

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Rincon Valley Library 6959 Montecito Blvd, Santa Rosa

Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have […]

LA Alliance Social Gathering – Venice

Host Organization: LA County Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Home of Michael and Sheila Siegel Venice

* Restricted Attendance: By email invitation or contact Michael Siegel at msiegel@braverangels.org * Local Focus: Los Angeles County, CA   "Rubbing Elbows”: Braver Angels Get-Together House Party

What is Threatening our Democracy?

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

Panel presentation followed by breakout room discussion and Q&A. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Election 2024 Reset: Hopes and Fears

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

The events of July have fundamentally changed the 2024 presidential election, with a shocking, horrible assassination attempt, a broadly criticized debate performance, an unprecedented late change to the Democratic nominee, […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Bodega Bay Church
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Bodega Bay Church 1320 Bay View St., Bodega Bay

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 […]

Picnic in the Park with Maxim!

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Cedar Rose Park TBA, Berkeley

Restricted Attendance: San Francisco Bay Area in person only event. Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area Picnic social gathering

South Bay In-Person Social Event

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Cuesta Park 615 Cuesta Drive, Mountain View

Please join Silicon Valley Braver Angels for an in-person social event at Cuesta Park in Mountain View. Braver Angels members, interested friends and family, and people of all political beliefs […]

Depolarizing Within Sponsored by Manteca Interfaith Community Appeal

Host Organization: Unity Alliance
Partner Org(s): Manteca Interfaith Community Appeal
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
St Paul's United Methodist Church 910 E North St, Manteca

* Local Focus: Manteca California The Faith community is encouraging its flock to have conversations that create community. The Faith community of Manteca will be inviting the citizens of our […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

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

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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: State
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Private Home in Laguna Woods, CA Address to be provided via followup email, Laguna Woods

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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Belvedere Tiburon Library
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Belvedere Tiburon Library 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Belvedere Tiburon

Local Focus: Northern San Francisco Bay Area A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Monterey Bay Area
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Marina Public Library Community Room 190 Seaside Circle, Marina

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Shop Suey 120 Orange St, Redlands

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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: LA County Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church 83 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara

Local Focus: Santa Barbara, California and vicinity A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule Polarization […]

Freedom: An American Value

Host Organization: LA County Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

America is a nation founded on shared values. But do all Americans mean the same thing when talking about these values? The Los Angeles Alliance of Braver Angels will host […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Coalition for Empowered Education-Depoliticizing the Classroom
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Hilton Sacramento Arden West 2200 Harvard St., Sacramento

Restricted Attendance: Must register with the Coalition for Empowered Education Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people […]

What Me, Worry? If it’s a Close Election, Will I Trust the Results?

Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
Partner Org(s): CA- Inland Empire Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Are you skeptical about the valid outcome of American elections? Let’s talk about it. This highly interactive session will allow you to express your hopes and concerns about U.S. elections, […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Community Services Department West Annex 29995 Evans Rd., Menifee

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 […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
Partner Org(s): Odd Fellows True52 Lodge
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
True Fellowship in San Jose (Odd Fellows Lodge 52) 1035 Emory Street, San Jose

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 Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: LA County Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

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

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library 4275 Cass St., 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 […]

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