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    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 […]

    From Political Blind Spots to Breakthroughs: None of us are not worth talking to

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Bethesda Lutheran Church 4445 Royal Avenue, Eugene

    We all have political blind spots — and learning to recognize them can open the door to real breakthroughs across differences. Join us for a welcoming, practical conversation about why […]

    Talking About Values with Nuance can Help Bridge Divides

    Host Organization: Southern California Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: California Values are broad concepts that often have many definitions, but people often assume others define them similarly. That creates natural opportunities for either powerful connections or divisive […]

    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 […]

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage St NE, Salem

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Howard County Maryland Library
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Miller Branch - HCLS 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City

    Participants explore their own attitudes towards the political “other,” develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing, and learning how to constructively intervene in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels as part of our mission to […]

    Braver Angels Atlanta Alliance Monthly Luncheon

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: In-person
    57th Fighter Group Restaurant 3829 Clairmont Rd, Chamblee

    Local Focus: Georgia State Politics Monthly Luncheon for The Atlanta Alliance and Georgia State.

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Healdsburg Regional Library 139 Piper Street, Healdsburg

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online

    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 […]

    Alliance Outreach

    Host Organization: Columbia Gorge Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Lolo's Boss Pizza 21817 NE Halsey St, Fairview

    Introduction to Braver Angels

    When the Going Gets Tough

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: You need to have taken at least one Braver Angels skills course, in person, online or ecourse Join fellow Braver Angels members in a small group setting to discuss challenging situations you've encountered. Share your experiences, reflect together, and strengthen your Braver Angels skills through peer learning.The event is carefully and kindly moderated. […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Columbia Gorge Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Riverside Community Church 317 State St., Hood River

    Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Kitsap County Braver Angels
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Poulsbo Library 700 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo

    Monthly Kitsap County Alliance Meeting The topic for this month is transgender-related policies in Washington State and the USA

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Cotuit Federated Church
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Cotuit Federated Church 40 School St, Cotuit

    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 […]

    Chicagoland Alliance Virtual Meeting

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    You signed the Pledge. Now comes the real work: how do we live out Courageous Citizenship in everyday life? Join us on Zoom to dig into the concept of Courageous […]

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: In-person
    Monroe County Public Library - Southwest Branch 865 S. Lora Batchelor Drive, Bloomington

    Workshop Sponsored by Braver Angels of South Central Indiana and is this months meeting. Everyone welcome! 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 […]

    Meetup Madison

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Madison
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Java Cat 4221 Lien Road, Madison

    Stop by and get to know others who care about mending political divisions and fostering constructive dialogue. Meet members of the Madison Braver Angels Steering Committee. Check out the Java […]

    Red, Blue (and Purple) Barbecue

    Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Cloverdale Ranch 50475 Cloverdale Rd E, Edwall

    Central/Eastern Washington Alliance is hosting a Red and Blue (and Purple) Barbecue Sunday, September 6, 2026, 2pm to 6pm at Cloverdale Ranch, Edwall WA BBQ Burgers and Brats hosted by the Central/Eastern WA Alliance Who should come: Anyone interested in networking and lively conversation with Central/Eastern Washington Braver Angels, spending time with old friends and […]

    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 […]

    Fairfax Alliance Monthly Discussion

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

    ** Local Focus: Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland We will participate as a group in an online conversation about immigration, followed by brief discussion on site. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Alliance Meeting and Bridge-Building Practice

    Host Organization: Braver Angels - Delaware
    State/Region: DE
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join us for a one-hour gathering designed to keep you connected, informed, and growing in your Braver Angels skills. We’ll begin with approximately 15 minutes of updates on what’s new at Braver Angels, followed by 45 minutes of hands-on LAPP practice. Through guided exercises, thoughtful conversations, and realistic role-plays, you’ll strengthen your ability to listen, […]

    Alliance Meeting – Southshore Tampa Bay Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: South Shore Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    This is the first session in a Values Curriculum. This session uses a set of values endorsed by the Center for Public Deliberation and the National Issues Forum. Come and learn more about your values and how they affect your relationships and political perspectives. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send […]

    NYS Drop In Hours

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

    * Restricted Attendance: NY residents * Local Focus: Opportunity for NYS BA leaders and volunteers to connect and share resources and successes! NYS Drop-In Hours

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 100 Mt. Allen Drive, Mechanicsburg

    NOTE:  Registration is through the Pathways Institute Course ML105. A small fee is collected by the Institute to cover site costs, participant guides, and a snack. 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 […]

    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 […]

    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