Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
* Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.
Engaging in political discussions is vital for a healthy democracy, but it can be challenging. It’s easy to get frustrated listening to people say things that seem clearly wrong. If you wish difficult conversations weren’t so difficult, come to the Values Conversation Workshop! In this guest workshop provided by Visionary Vocabularies and organized by the […]
* Local Focus: Chelan and Douglas Counties, WA Grab a coffee at Cafe Columbia and join us for an informal get-together of Braver Angels in Chelan and Douglas Counties WA. Meet new folks and share what you'd like to see Braver Angels accomplish in North/Central Washington.
"If Trump is impeached will democracy be restored?" join Braver Angels of North Olympic Peninsula in respectful dialogue across differences. We will explore questions like: "Will impeachment remove President Trump from office?"; Will Vice President Vance bring significant change to our nation?"; "What would be the most effective action that citizens can take to strengthen […]
UU Sunday Service, featuring guest speaker Barbara Hancin with Braver Angels & Documentary Film Screening: Braver Angels: Reuniting America Sunday, September 20th 10:30 a.m. - Service featuring guest speaker Barbara Hancin 11:30 a.m. - Refreshments 12:00 p.m. - Documentary Film Screening: "Braver Angels: Reuniting America" Barbara Hancin, Educator, Program Leader, and Co-Lead of the Braver […]
Local Focus: Central OH Braver Angels Central Ohio Alliance Debate ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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. […]
When reports of fraud make the headlines, accusations fly. Are government agencies failing to protect taxpayers? Is the problem a lack of oversight, weak enforcement, or political finger-pointing? What reforms would actually make a difference? Join us for a 90-minute discussion exploring how conservatives and liberals view fraud in Minnesota. Through respectful dialogue, participants will […]
Local Focus: Vancouver and greater Clark County WA Join us monthly as we bring together Vancouver WA and Clark County neighbors to discuss current issues shaping the local community. These gatherings prioritize respectful conversation over debate. Participants get a chance to listen to perspectives different from their own and find common ground on timely local […]
This event shows us how to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing and for constructively intervening in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]
Civic Conversations for a Better Nebraska for Legislative District 12 Opportunity to converse about values across political divides, candidates invited
Join the Braver Angels Dakota County Alliance for our **Fall Kickoff and Constructive Conversation** on Tuesday, September 22. We’ll gather for a respectful discussion on a topic chosen by attendees, with the goal of better understanding different perspectives rather than debating or trying to change minds. We’ll also hear your ideas for topics, events, and […]
* Local Focus: New York City region This month, Braver Angels is partnering with the Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF) to co-organize a main stage panel at this year's UNGA Conference, which is a globally-focused problem solving conference that takes place on the margins of the UN General Assembly meeting each year. Our conversation will […]
Restricted Attendance: Members of Braver Angels Become a Living Room Conversations Facilitator Through Braver Angels’ partnership with Living Room Conversations, Braver Angels members have a special opportunity to learn the Living Room Conversations model and gain access to its extensive library of conversation guides and facilitation resources. Join Annie Caplan of Living Room Conversations for […]
Braver Angels Compassionate Conversation
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 […]
* Local Focus: Local Elections We'll continue election-related discussions at our September 23 meeting in Albany, OR. We'll discuss Trust in Local Elections, using a conversation guide from Living Room Conversations (LRC) made available through Braver Angels' new partnership with LRC.
Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Colorado Monthly Open House
This is the monthly online meeting of the Braver Angels Faith Caucus. This month, we will hear from Nathan Toews who will present a tool developed by the Mennonite Central Committee called "Peaceful Practices: A Guide to Healthy Communication in Conflict." All are welcome!
** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!
Pairs at the Polls Info Session ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
* Local focus: Oregon - Eugene/Springfield and surrounding area These monthly sharing circles are meant to help people in Eugene/Springfield and the surrounding area to meet and discuss differing political perspectives in ways that helps both sides see more to the story and understand each other better. The evening may include an educational component geared […]
* Local Focus: Skill development based on the BA principle, "We seek to disagree accurately, avoiding exaggeration and stereotypes." Curious how people with different political views see the world? Join an engaging conversation across divides, using a surprise tool. This month's theme: Having an open mind, avoiding exaggerations and stereotypes. ** This event is open […]
How can we navigate disagreement without losing our connection to one another? In this interactive Peace Week workshop, participants will learn and practice practical communication skills for listening with curiosity, seeking understanding, sharing perspectives constructively, and repairing conversations when things go wrong. Drawing on conflict communication and Braver Angels approaches to bridging divides, the session […]
Film Screening and Discussion. This will be a screening of "Reuniting America" documentary and discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
After the 9/11 attacks, no one could agree on what should be done with Ground Zero. Come see and discuss the inspiring story of how New Yorkers, a proudly argumentative bunch, and Americans representing each state in the nation, gathered together in the largest town hall in American history to work a miracle of true […]
Looking for respectful civic dialogue in West Michigan? Connect with local community members across the political spectrum for an informal conversation at Panera Bread. Open to past participants, members, and curious newcomers alike—come share your views on current issues and help decide how Braver Angels can best serve the Grand Rapids area moving forward. All […]
Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.
Come to a discussion about Amendment 3. Listen to a panel, ask questions. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
