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    Film Discussion – 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of East Central Illinois
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green St., Champaign

    After the 9/11 attacks, no one could agree on what should be done with Ground Zero. And so New York decided to do one of the bravest -- or stupidest -- things in the history of city planning. They gathered 5,000 representative New Yorkers and asked them to decide. People expected chaos, yelling, maybe even […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Timberline Church 2908 S Timberline Rd, Ft Collins

    Monthly Member Meeting/Discussion

    Tucson Monthly Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
    State/Region: AZ
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Tucson Monthly Alliance Meeting

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

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

    Data centers bring investment and concerns. Join us to ask: What should they give back to a community before the community says yes?

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    Partner Org(s): The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross 11526 162nd Ave NE, Redmond

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  The workshop will go from 10am--noon and afterwards lunch will be provided 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. […]

    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 […]

    Becoming a Courageous Citizen

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    This presentation provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation, participants will: Participate in several discussion activities. Watch a short video with a message from BraverAngels CEO Maury Giles Hear about the personal cost of political polarization. Learn what being a Courageous Citizen means. This presentation […]

    Fall Potluck with Conversations

    Host Organization: Ramona Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Junior Fairgrounds Home Economics Building 431 Aqua Lane, Ramona

    Fall Potluck with Conversations ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting

    Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    South Branch Library, East Baton Rouge Parish Library System 2210 Glasgow Avenue, Baton Rouge

    Local Focus: Baton Rouge, LA Each month, the Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance meets to take on topics of local interesting, including invited guests, debates, and workshops. Previous topics have included immigration, tourism, LA GATOR vouchers, and depolarization. In some months, the meeting may move to a different Sunday based on holidays, such as Mother's […]

    Dinner and a Fight (Debate)

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Private Home Glenview IL Glenview

    For those interested in bridging political (and conversational) divides in families, communities, and organizations, Braver Angels offers a proven approach. The organization teaches listening skills rooted in the family counseling practice of one of BA’s founders: listen with respect and curiosity; listen to learn and understand others’ perspectives; and be on the lookout for common […]

    Book Club: I Never Thought of It That Way

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of East Central Illinois
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Monical's Pizza 205 N Mattis Ave, Champaign

    Monthly book discussion meeting of Braver Angels of East Central Illinois Alliance members and subscribers. Visitors are welcome. Starting Monica Guzmán's I Never Thought of It That Way in September 2026. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Can We Disagree Better: Building Bridges Across Political & Social Divides

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas
    State/Region: AR
    Setting: In-person
    First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall 801 South Main Street, Jonesboro

    Glen White, with Braver Angels Arkansas, will discuss practical ways to disagree better and bridge political and social divisions in today's increasingly polarized world. Learn how to better navigate difficult conversations with family, friends, and co-workers. All are welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Let’s Talk About…Flock Cameras

    Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
    State/Region: VA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    This month's alliance meeting will again feature a discussion about recent events in the news. The focus this month is Flock cameras. Love them? Hate them? Let's talk about it. All are welcome!

    Meeting/Debate Planning

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

    WNY Proto-Alliance Meeting and Debate Dry Run

    Making Democracy Work: Strengthening Institutions, Engaging Communities, Empowering Citizens

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Millersville University
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    The Ware Center 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster

      Braver Angels PA is pleased to be partnering with Millersville University as it hosts its 6th Annual Sustainable Development Goals Conference on Tuesday, September 15, focusing on Making Democracy Work: Strengthening Institutions, Engaging Communities, Empowering Citizens. This one-day conference will take place at The Ware Center in downtown Lancaster, PA, from 8:30 am to […]

    An Introduction to Braver Angels

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Shorehaven Senior Living Center
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Shorehaven Senior Living Center 1306 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc

      Local Focus: Wisconsin Braver Angels member Bill Sankey shares his experience as a courageous citizen working to promote civil dialogue across the partisan divide. No registration required. Just stop on by to learn more about Braver Angels AND the Shorehaven community.

    Triad Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: North Carolina Triad Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Triad Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Across the Table: A Braver Angels Potluck and Game Night

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: Online
    Fellowship Hall, St. Stephen's United Methodist Church 2003 West 43rd St,, Houston

    Local Focus: Greater Houston Area Good food, better conversation, and different views around one table. Bring a dish and play Over Coffee—a relaxed game of stories and curiosity. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: In-person
    Provided Upon Registration - Washington, DC Washington

    Join us for a social gathering of Braver Angels DC Alliance members and friends in the DMV at a Dupont Circle venue (address will be provided with RSVP). This gathering does not focus on politics, and guests are not asked to identify their political affiliation. Light refreshments will be served.

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    Partner Org(s): St. Francis Catholic Church
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    St Francis of Assisi 2150 Frieze Ave., Ann Arbor

    Local Focus: Washtenaw County, Michigan 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 […]

    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.

    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 […]

    Hear and Be Heard

    Host Organization: Rockland County Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    New City Library 220 North Main Street, New City

    Group Discussion - You choose the topics. Share what's on your mind, discuss, build connection and understanding.

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: Networked surveillance systems like Flock are a good use of tax-payer dollars

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Lancaster Village Center West Main Street, Lancaster

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Networked surveillance systems like Flock are a good use of tax-payer dollars 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 […]

    Respectful Exchange of Ideas – “How do we balance Growth & Affordability in Wilmington?”

    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, civil discussion about the question of balancing the priorities of Growth and Affordability in Wilmington. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: New development in Saint George is doing more harm than good.

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Strong Towns
    State/Region: UT
    Setting: In-person
    Kiln 1575 South River Road, Saint George

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: New development in Saint George is doing more harm than good. 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 […]

    9/11 Reclaiming Ground Zero viewing and discussion

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Sheridan Center for a Vital Community
    State/Region: WY
    Setting: In-person
    Sheridan Center for A Vital Community 245 South Broadway, Sheridan

    Local Focus: Sheridan and surrounding area This powerful film documents what happened to decide the fate of the New York Trade Center site. More than 5000 New Yorkers did something extraordinary--see how they did it and discuss the power of practicing democracy. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend! ** This event is open […]

    NEO Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ - Brecksville 23 Public Square, Brecksville

    Local Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance Meeting: Why are you a Red or a Blue? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Mental Health Professional Forum

    Host Organization: SIG - Mental Health Professionals
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: those who hold a mental health license or degree The Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals Forum brings together therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum to explore the intersection of mental health, politics, and social issues. Our mission is to provide a supportive, nonpartisan space for professional dialogue and shared learning—a place […]