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    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Saugerties Public Library 91 Washington Avenue, Saugerties

    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 see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

    Host Organization: Braver Angels - Delaware
    State/Region: DE
    Setting: In-person
    Camden Friends Meeting House 122 E Camden Wyoming Ave, Camden

    About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform, […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College Street SE, Lacey

    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 see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Roeliff Jansen Community Library 9091 State Route 22, Hillsdale

    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 toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    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 them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): City of Plymouth - Meet Your Neighbors
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Plymouth Community Center-Education Wing 14800 34th Ave. N, Plymouth

    **Local Focus: Plymouth, MN The “Meet Your Neighbor” series offered by the City of Plymouth’s Parks and Recreation is all about fostering community connection through the lens of education and cultural exploration. Our goal is for participants to leave the “one-time” session feeling more knowledgeable, supported, and confident to get to know their neighbors and […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Braver Angels of North Olympic Peninsula , Salish Sea Fellowship Adult Learning Programs
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Community United Methodist Church, Port Hadlock 130 Church Lane, Port Hadlock

    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 toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Cotuit Federated Church
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Cotuit Federated Church 40 School St, Cotuit

    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 toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): UUC West
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Church West (UUCW) 13001 W North Avenue, Brookfield

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Cedar Mill Library 1080 NW Saltzman Rd, Portland

    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 toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    St Pauls UCC 2335 N Orchard Street, Chicago

    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 see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): City of Plymouth - Meet Your Neighbors
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Plymouth Community Center-Education Wing 14800 34th Ave. N, Plymouth

    Local Focus: Plymouth, MN The “Meet Your Neighbor” series offered by the City of Plymouth’s Parks and Recreation is all about fostering community connection through the lens of education and cultural exploration. Our goal is for participants to leave the “one time” session feeling more knowledgeable, supported and confident to get to know your neighbors […]

    When the Going Gets Tough

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: You need to have taken at least one Braver Angels skills course, in person, online or ecourse Join fellow Braver Angels members in a small group setting to discuss challenging situations you've encountered. Share your experiences, reflect together, and strengthen your Braver Angels skills through peer learning.The event is carefully and kindly moderated. […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 1610 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill

    * Local Focus: Open to the general public, but registration is required. Note: This event is to be attended in person. In today's polarized political climate, disagreements can feel like personal battles. Tools taught at this workshop can help reduce conflict, foster deeper understanding, and lead to more productive conversations. In this polarized time, we […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Puyallup Public Safety Bldg. 1015 39th Ave SE, Puyallup

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […]

    Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Join us for an intensive online workshop that brings together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading.  Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political divide. To seek out areas of common ground in […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters King County
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Ballard Library 5614 22nd Ave NW, Seattle

    The Ballard library has free parking located under the building; entry is on NW 56th St 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 see them as they see themselves–their core values and […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: North Carolina Triad Braver Angels Alliance
    Partner Org(s): First Presbyterian Church Greensboro
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro 617 N Elm Street, Greensboro

    Local Focus: Triad region of North Carolina Co-sponsored by First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro at 617 N. Elm Street.  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 see them as they see themselves–their […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    Partner Org(s): Interfaith Roundtable of Washtenaw County
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Zion Lutheran Church 1501 West Liberty Street, Ann Arbor

    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 toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Church of the Nativity 45 Howard Street, Northborough

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: New England - Region
    Partner Org(s): Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Phoenix Books , Temple Sinai, Ruach HaMaqom, Jewish Communities of VT
    Setting: In-person
    Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect St, Burlington

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Brew City Church
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Brew City Church 1036 N Van Buren Street, Milwaukee

    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 see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance
    Partner Org(s): St. Mark's Lutheran Church
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    St. Mark's Lutheran Church 200 S Main St, Washington

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This […]

    Managing Difficult Conversations With Constituents

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Public Utilities 4000 E. River Road NE #2813, Rochester

    Restricted Attendance: For Elected Officials and Administrative Staff A Braver Politics Workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations w/ constituents across divides & helps you find common ground. Note: […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Ave 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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Our Savior's Lutheran Church 9185 Lexington Avenue Northeast, Circle Pines

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Silver Falls Library 410 South Water St., Silverton

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Falmouth Middle Ground, Falmouth Public Library
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Falmouth Public Library 300 Main Street, Falmouth

    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 Ourselves

    Host Organization: Other
    Partner Org(s): Immigration Working Group of the Sisters of Charity of New York
    Setting: Online

    Note: This free* event is to be attended online.  Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since […]