Civic Discussion Forum
Host Organization: Temecula Valley Braver Angels Partner Org(s): Bridging the Divide State/Region: CA Setting: In-person Sun City Library 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee* Local Focus: Temecula Valley Civic Discussion Forum
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Events calendar
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Events
Money in Politics, Polarization, and Possible Pathways Forward
Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC Partner Org(s): American Promise, Issue One, The Cato Institute, RepresentUs State/Region: DC Setting: Hybrid Cleveland Park Library 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, WashingtonBraver Governance is a Braver Angels initiative that invites Reds, Blues, and Independents to engage major public challenges as citizens first: Learning together, hearing from all sides, and better understanding how the systems around us shape the civic life we share. This hybrid event will explore how money flows through our political system, how it […]
Civic Conversations
Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg State/Region: PA Setting: In-person McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, BerwickPlease 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.
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: IL Setting: In-person Our Savior Lutheran Church 815 South Washington St., Naperville** Local Focus: Chicago and surrounding suburbs 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. […]
Building Perspectives: A Dialogue On Food Insecurity
Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance Partner Org(s): Houston Food Bank State/Region: TX Setting: In-person Houston Food Bank 535 Portwall St., Houston* Local Focus: Greater Houston and Harris County, Texas With so much abundance of resources, why does hunger persist? In a time of rising costs and growing uncertainty, food insecurity continues to affect millions of Americans. Yet, across the political spectrum, people often hold different beliefs about why it happens and what should be done. […]
Depolarizing Ourselves
Host Organization: North Texas Alliance State/Region: TX Setting: In-person Pottsboro Library 104 N Main Street, PottsboroNote: 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: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley State/Region: NY Setting: In-person Starr Library 68 West Market Street, RhinebeckFamily 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 […]
Braver Angels Introductory Presentation
Host Organization: West Central Illinois Braver Angels Partner Org(s): Chillicothe Public Library State/Region: IL Setting: In-person Chillicothe Public Library 430 N Bradley Ave, ChillicotheCome learn about the problem of political polarization and the Braver Angels approach to turning down the temperature. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Braver Angels SCIN Alliance Meeting – May 2026
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: Hybrid Monroe County Library - Southwest Branch 890 W. Gordon Pike, Bloomington* Local Focus: Specific to Monroe and Johnson County, Indiana SCIN May 2026 Alliance Meeting - A discussion on voting processes and security.
A Christian Response to Political Polarization
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): Episcopal Church of CT State/Region: CT Setting: In-person Berlin High School 139 Patterson Way, BerlinRestricted Attendance: Private Event This on-line discussion is a way to introduce Braver Angels topics to faith communities.
Majority Rules
Host Organization: Rockland County Alliance Partner Org(s): UniteNY State/Region: NY Setting: In-person New City Library 220 North Main Street, New CityLocal Focus: New York State Join us for a 30-minute file "Majority Rules" presented by UniteNY, followed by a discussion of ideas including nonpartisan primaries, ranked choice voting and more. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Central Ohio Alliance Meeting – Walk a Mile in My News
Host Organization: Central Ohio State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Linden Public Library 2223 Cleveland Ave, Columbus** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Braver Angels Cincinnati Alliance – Welcome Meeting
Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group State/Region: OH Setting: Online Online USPlease join us for an introduction to the Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels Alliance. We will get to know one another, and share our Alliance's purpose, events, and how you can […]
Local Community Debate – Resolved: The federal government should increase funding for effective barriers on the southern border and enforcement resources to deport persons who are undocumented.
Host Organization: West Metro Alliance State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Shorewood Community Center 5735 Country Club Rd., ShorewoodJoin Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The federal government should increase funding for effective barriers on the southern border and enforcement resources to deport persons who are undocumented. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join […]
Depolarizing Within
Host Organization: Braver Angels - Delaware State/Region: DE Setting: In-person Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Newark (UUFN) 420 Willa Rd., NewarkNote: This workshop will be conducted over two sessions: Part 1: Tuesday, May 5, 6-8 PM Part 2*: Thursday, May 7, 6-8 PM *Attendance at Part 1 is required to attend Part 2. Depolarizing Within Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too […]
DC Alliance Debate
Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC State/Region: DC Setting: In-person Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library 901 G Street, NW, Washington, DCJoin Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The US should prioritize domestic interests over international leadership. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local Community Debate, where participants from across the ideological […]
Let’s Brew Over This
Host Organization: Temecula Valley Braver Angels State/Region: CA Setting: In-person 8 Bit Brewing Company 26755 Jefferson Avenue, Suite F, Murrieta* Local Focus: Temecula Valley Join us for some Interfaith dialogue over a burger and beer.
Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion
Host Organization: Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: MO Setting: In-person Boone Electric Cooperative Community Building 1413 Rangeline St., ColumbiaMid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion
Kitsap County Braver Angels Alliance Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: Kitsap County Braver Angels State/Region: WA Setting: In-person Eagle Harbor Congregational Church 105 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island** Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA Topic: How the Democratic Party Has Evolved
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National Debate: Red/Blue at BA
Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USIs the Red/Blue dichotomy the heart of Braver Angels' success, or is it a limitation we’ve outgrown? Since its founding, Braver Angels has relied on the Red/Blue framework to bring Americans together across the partisan divide. Proponents argue that the framework is a vital tool that ensures viewpoint diversity in all we do--creating structured environments […]
SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: Online Online US** 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!
Depolarizing Ourselves
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): Glen Lake Community Library State/Region: MI Setting: In-person Glen Lake Community Library 10115 W Front St, EmpireLocal Focus: Glen Lake MI Area, Leelanau County, Benzie County 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 […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): Middle Ground Falmouth State/Region: MA Setting: In-person Falmouth Public Library 300 Main Street, FalmouthNote: 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 […]
Braver Angels Georgia Primary Election Discussion
Host Organization: State State/Region: GA Setting: Online Online USLocal Focus: Georgia Braver Angels Georgia discussion of upcoming Georgia primary election
Civil Disobedience and The Limits of Protest
Host Organization: Long Island Alliance State/Region: NY Setting: Hybrid Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 28 Brentwood Road, Bay ShoreActivism today feels more urgent and more confrontational, with a growing number of Americans - especially among younger generations - open to the idea that political violence may be justified. Frustration with institutions, the speed of modern crises, and a sense that traditional methods are too slow are all reshaping how people push for change. […]
Reflection on the Gettysburg Address On the National Day of Prayer
Host Organization: BA National - Braver Faith Partner Org(s): One America Movement, faith250, Interfaith America Setting: Online Online US** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Civic Conversations
Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg State/Region: PA Setting: In-person McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, BerwickPlease 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.
May Members Meeting
Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range State/Region: CO Setting: In-person Timberline Church 2908 S Timberline Rd, Ft CollinsMonthly Members Meeting
Braver Angels Ames Alliance Discussion – Who Gets to Be a Citizen? The Supreme Court Must Decide.
Host Organization: Ames Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: IA Setting: In-person Ames Public Library – Board Room 515 Douglas Avenue, AmesYou are invited to join the Ames Braver Angels Alliance for a thoughtful and respectful community discussion. Location: Ames Public Library – Board Room Date: May 9, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central Time) Topic: Who Gets to Be a Citizen? The Supreme Court Must Decide. For over 150 years, the 14th Amendment […]
Tarrant County Alliance Meeting – Open to the Public
Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tarrant County State/Region: TX Setting: Hybrid Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr, Fort Worth** Local Focus: Tarrant County and the surrounding area Join us in person or by Zoom for our 2026 Kick-off Meeting! Location Details: Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76109 Note: Look for the Braver Angels signage at the WEST entrance of the campus. If interested in joining via Zoom: https://zoom.braverangels.org/5709 Email tarrant-county@braverangels.org […]