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    Depolarizing Within

    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

    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 support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner […]

    Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – June 2026

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Lifespring Christian Church 1373 W Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati

    ** Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Area Surrounded By Challenging Issues Every day, the world presses in. Immigration, gun rights, gerrymandering, questions about when life begins. They don’t stay “out there” anymore. They show up in our newsfeeds, our families, our workplaces. They demand a stance, a word, a signal. And when the pressure spikes, it […]

    Where Can We Find Common Ground on the Immigration Debate?

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Southeast Pennsylvania Alliance
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    West Goshen Township Municipal Building 1025 Paoli Pike, West Chester

    Join fellow Chester County, PA Braver Angels for a discussion of values and concerns about current immigration issues followed by an attempt to find common ground on the direction of policies aimed at finding solutions to the challenges. We will compare our findings to the common ground found by a recent Common Ground Workshop held […]

    June Monthly Member Meeting and Discussion – Topic: Issues of divisiveness within the LGBTQ community and what are better bridges we could pursue to energize our movement.

    Host Organization: Other
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: We are welcoming all signed up member of the Equality Caucus Our Equality Caucus monthly member meeting for June will discuss the topic Issues of divisiveness within the LGBTQ community and what are better bridges we could pursue to energize our movement. Visit our Braver Angels Equality Caucus webpage to find question prompts to prepare […]

    Talking Politics Meetup

    Talking Politics Meetup

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Oakshire Public House 207 Madison St., Eugene

    * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield and surroundings, Oregon We will divide into pairs and have three, 20-minute, topic-focused conversations, followed by unstructured social time. Find your Braver Angels hosts at an outside table with BA posters.

    Respectful Exchange of Ideas – “Are US Elections Fair?”

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Nir Family YMCA 2710 Market St, Wilmington

    Come participate in a moderated discussion about US elections. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: West Metro Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    St. Andrew's Lutheran Church 13600 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. Doors will open at 6 pm. 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 […]

    Is Government Working?

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
    State/Region: VA
    Setting: In-person
    McLean Governmental Center 1437 Balls Hill Rd., McLean

    What better way to kick off the summer of 2026, the 250th birthday of the United States of America, than to discuss whether the three co-equal branches of our Government are working as it was intended in the US Constitution? For each branch, we will discuss strengths, dysfunction and root causes - Legislative - Is […]

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: State of Michigan The Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering is a chance for Michiganders to learn about and practice Braver Angels skills for “disagreeing better,” i.e. communicating effectively even when there is disagreement. Braver Angels members and the general public are invited to join and share support with each other for depolarizing families and […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    BG's Food Cartel 4250 SW Rose Biggi Ave., Beaverton

    ** Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties Practice your depolarizing conversation skills in a Braver Angels casual meet-up, while supporting local businesses. Look for our signs at one of the picnic tables (we will be outside, so be prepared for the weather).

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Portland
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    Local Focus: Portland, Oregon Monthly Discussion Meeting for Braver Angels Portland Metro ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    Join us at this monthly gathering 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 with your patronage. This event is open to everyone and there is no registration needed, simply show up! […]

    AI, Humanity, and Me

    Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    East Ridge High School Media Center (2nd floor) 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury

    Join us for an interactive evening exploring the questions around Artificial Intelligence. Is AI a trap or tool or something in between? Will opinions on AI split down party lines? How will the media ecosystem change with AI? And perhaps the biggest question of all... What does it mean to be human? Come ready to […]

    Welcome to Braver Angels-Wisconsin!

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: Wisconsin If you’re new to Braver Angels or just want to know more, join us online for "Welcome to Braver Angels-Wisconsin!" Meet other members, get an overview of the organization, learn how to get involved, and find out what’s happening in the state. Bring your questions and ideas for what you'd like to […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Idaho State Alliance Monthly Meeting (ID – State)

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Idaho State Alliance Monthly Meeting (ID – State)

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: Online

    Join Idaho Braver Angels for our monthly state-wide meeting to learn about activities, get to know others in Idaho working on depolarization, and practice skills in speaking and listening according to Braver Angels principles. The meeting program lasts an hour with an optional 30 minutes of additional hang out time

    Debate Volunteer Forum

    Host Organization: BA National - Debates
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Are you a Braver Angels Debate volunteer or volunteer-in-training? If so, join us for the next Braver Angels Debate Volunteer Forum. This space will be an opportunity for Debate volunteers and volunteers-in-training to connect and learn from one another and other BA leaders!

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    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!

    How to Organize a Constituent Conversation on Immigration

    Host Organization: BA National - Citizens Commission on Immigration
    Online US

    This workshop covers all the logistics of preparing for and running a Constituent Conversation. It will give you all the tips and tricks we have learned about how to: Get your Member of Congress on board Recruit participants Prepare for both the preceding Common Ground workshop and the Constituent Conversation Line up all the resources […]

    Braver Angels Georgia Monthly Zoom Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** Local Focus: Georgia Braver Angels Georgia Monthly Zoom Meeting for June.

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    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.

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: IA - Ames Braver Angels Alliance Ames Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IA
    Setting: Hybrid
    Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames

    Healthy or Controlled? Who should decide what Americans Eat? Exploring Nutrition, Government, and the MAHA Movement.

    Being Red in a Blue Environment

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Broadway Commons, "Keizer Room" #205 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem

    Restricted Attendance: Red-leaning Local Focus: Oregon Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. About this event […]

    Red/Blue Workshop

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Salem United Methodist Church High Street 12, Brookeville

    Tired of the rancor? Want to reduce political polarization? Braver Angels is the country’s largest grassroots depolarization organization (www.braverangels.org). If you are concerned about the political heat in our country and want to help break stereotypes, please come join us for this FREE flagship Red/Blue workshop. It was created by one of Braver Angels founders, […]

    Tarrant County Alliance Meeting – Open to the Public

    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 […]

    Civic Meetup

    Host Organization: George Norris Alliance for a Better Nebraska
    State/Region: NE
    Setting: In-person
    Millard Branch-Omaha Public Library 13214 Westwood Lane, Omaha

    * Restricted Attendance: 50 * Local Focus: Omaha metro50 Civic Meetup: Come learn more about polarization and what Braver Angels is doing to bridge the political divide. And, you might find yourself making new friends in the process!

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    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, Chillicothe

    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. […]

    Common Ground – Immigration MN-03

    Host Organization: West Metro Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Ridgedale Library - Hennepin County Library 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka

    Restricted Attendance: Registered Only Local Focus: Registered voters in MN-03  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 […]

    Snack and Chat

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
    State/Region: UT
    Setting: In-person
    Draper, UT - email for address

    ** Local Focus: Utah You've heard a data center is proposed for Box Elder County. You think that’s entirely sensible OR you think that's the worst idea you've heard since last week. Come tell us what you think - help us get your view right. Bring a snack to share.