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This month we will be having a group discussion about elections. -How do we feel about elections? What motivates us to vote? What motivates me to vote? How do I motivate my friends and acquaintances to vote? - How to get people engaged, what techniques work? -What causes people to engage or disengage? -What issues […]
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Illinois should establish an independent committee to redraw electoral districts 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 […]
MoCo Alliance Monthly Meeting: The War in Iran
Restricted Attendance: Local Residents Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Ohio Please 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 get involved. This meeting is intended for those who are relatively new to Braver Angels, but […]
* 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. […]
As another election season approaches, many of us are looking for ways to have healthier conversations with neighbors, family members, and coworkers. Whether you love politics, avoid it, or simply want to listen better across differences, Braver Angels offers practical tools for strengthening our civic life.
Restricted Attendance: Those interested in helping plan and organize Planning Team Meeting
* Restricted Attendance: Maximum of 100 * Local Focus: Scarsdale, NY and Westchester County, NY Freedom of Speech and Due Process: How Much Do You REALLY Know? Challenge your assumptions about these cherished rights when members of the New York County Lawyers Association discuss their legal complications in a lively presentation of recent cases. You’ll […]
Get it off your chest! Talk about the elephant in the room, BUT in an orderly, respectful way, with others who may not agree. And listen to others' elephants. Then brainstorm how we can learn from each other and agree on actions to take about these concerns. Hope to see you there! ** This event […]
Many of us feel passionate about the work of Braver Angels, but we're also aware of a growing sense of skepticism around any sort of bridge building with the "other side." How do we help others see the power of courageous citizenship? One of the best tools we have is also one of the simplest, […]
Election security means different things to different people — and that's exactly why we need to talk about it together. Join us for this Braver Angels style Community Dialogue for an evening bringing "Reds," "Blues," and everyone in between into the same room for an honest, respectful conversation about how our elections work. The evening […]
**Local Focus: Plymouth, MN The “Meet Your Neighbor” series offered by the City of Plymouth’s Parks and Recreation is all about fostering community connection through the lens of education and cultural exploration. Our goal is for participants to leave the “one-time” session feeling more knowledgeable, supported, and confident to get to know their neighbors and […]
* Local Focus: USF St. Petersburg Students and Staff Join us for this interactive workshop providing strategies for reducing polarizing thoughts and learning how to disagree better. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Washtenaw County Braver Angels Michigan Ballot Initiatives - Nov 3 Election
* Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati and surrounding areas Special Event - September 30th What can we do - locally and nationally - to make a bigger impact in bridging America's political divide? Maury Giles, Braver Angels CEO, will be in Cincinnati to listen to what we see are challenges, share his vision for Courgeous Citizenship, […]
Join a small group of caring adults for a 5-session book discussion inspired by Lindsey Cormack's book "How To Raise A Citizen"
** 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!
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 […]
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 […]
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: California should enact a wealth tax California faces tough budget choices and deep divides over how to pay for public health and community services. This Braver Angels debate considers a proposed ballot measure that would levy a wealth tax on ultra-wealthy residents to raise […]
Filmmaker Katy Scoggin is starting a project about evolution and geologic time, but disagreements with her father — a young-earth creationist who rejects the theory of evolution — keep getting in the way. Filming him in the classroom, where he is loved and respected, she begins to see him more fully, even as tensions at […]
Restricted Attendance: 30 Meet new people, hear different perspectives, and discover what you have in common. In a series of quick conversations sparked by thought-provoking questions you’ll switch seats, share ideas, and connect with people you might not otherwise meet. Come curious. Leave connected. And of course, grab a beer!
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.
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. […]
Election Integrity: Security, Access & Trust
Crash Course - complete Organizer training in one day Want to learn how to organize Braver Angels events? Our Organizer Crash Course combines all four weeks of Organizer Training into a single interactive Zoom session. In five hours, participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to organize Braver Angels events and begin the […]
Local Focus: Connecting September 11, 2021 to the present Presentation of 9/11 Reclaiming Ground Zero ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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 […]
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 […]
Elephant in the Room : Screening and Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
