Alliance/Members Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County State/Region: MD Setting: In-person Silver Spring, MD 4201 Knowles Ave., KensingtonLocal Focus: Montgomery County MD
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Local Focus: Montgomery County MD
Local Focus: Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland An in-person get together for Braver Angels and friends in the DMV.
A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]
Local Focus: Connecticut Please join us for this Zoom meeting where we will update you on what we’ve been up to (a lot!), answer your questions and talk about what is next for the Alliance. This is an opportunity for you to ask us anything, connect with others and find more ways to work together […]
* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
** Restricted Attendance: ASPEC Members Only How do we put the skills of depolarization into action? This Community Dialogue gives participants a chance to practice the tools learned in Depolarizing Ourselves and Skills for Disagreeing Better while engaging in thoughtful conversations about an issue that matters. Join your ASPEC friends in building the habits of […]
Local Focus: DC Metro Area Restricted Attendance: Must be members or have attended at least one in person meeting.
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: There are things we shouldn't joke about. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Stand-up comedy is having a moment. From TikTok clips to Netflix specials to the late night […]
** 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!
Join us over pizza to discuss: How can we celebrate America's 250th anniversary? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
BA NH Alliance Monthly Discussion - Property tax caps: Relief or Risk? See https://nh.braverangels.org/alliance-events ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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.
* 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.
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. […]
Restricted Attendance: Red- or conservative-leaning people Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. About this event Focus of the workshop This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social […]
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 […]
* Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, guided discussion on a topic of general interest. No registration required. We do not meet in December. For more information regarding this month’s event, contact the organizer. […]
Local Focus: Anyone in Michigan Things are tense right now in our world. If you are looking for a place to find respectful human conversation and connection despite our differences- Join us for the Michigan Family Dinner Meet-Up! This in-person gathering is a space to build on the conversations we’ve had in virtual meetings and […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Come grab a beer and wings with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
** 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!
What does--or should--the American Dream mean for young people today? Explore how the American Dream is understood in our current moment. Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: How we define the American Dream must be changed. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate […]
* 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 […]
How Braver Angels Began-Keeping the Vision Alive: A Political Sharing Circle Alliance discussion focused on communication skills and informing the local community about the history of Braver Angels and the principals that define the organization. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community. No registration required. For more information about this meeting and future events hosted by the Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance, visit charlotte-metro.braverangels.org/calendar.
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.
Join us at our monthly gathering in Salem – "Coffee Talks". This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Ike Box Café, with your patronage. This event […]