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    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 1610 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill

    * Local Focus: Open to the general public, but registration is required. Note: This event is to be attended in person. In today's polarized political climate, disagreements can feel like […]

    Does My Vote Count? A Community Conversation on Election Security

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Indivisible Manatee , Manatee League of Women Voters , Immigration Coalition of Southwest FL
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Braden River Presbyterian Church 5150 Peridia Blvd E, Bradenton

    Local Focus: Manatee County 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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Puyallup Public Safety Bldg. 1015 39th Ave SE, Puyallup

    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 […]

    An Evening With Bill Doherty

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Newtonville United Methodist Church 568 Loudon Rd, Newtonville

    Bill Doherty—Co-founder of Braver Angels and the creator of our workshops—will be visiting the Capital Region on October 8, 2026. Spend an enjoyable evening with Bill, listen to stories from […]

    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 […]

    Kissin’ Cousins: Family Members Overcoming Political Divisiveness

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Madison
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Grace Episcopal Church Cornelia Vilas Hall 116 W. Washington Avenue, Madison

    The Madison Alliance of Braver Angels invites you to a special event -- a conversation with Dave Koehn, radio voice of the Milwaukee Bucks on WTMJ Radio and statewide BMO […]

    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 Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Center for Community Mediation and Facilitation , League of Women Voters , American Association of University Women
    State/Region: AZ
    Setting: In-person
    United Way of Tucson 330 N Commerce Park Loop #200, Tucson

    Local Focus: Intended to Tucson and Pima County Arizona How Will You Vote? A Review of the November 3 Ballot Propositions

    Civic Discussion of Issues around the Midterm Election

    Host Organization: Temecula Valley Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Bridging the Divide
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Kay Ceniceros Center North Annex 29995 Evans Rd, Menifee

    ** Local Focus: Temecula Valley Civic Discussion Forum

    Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Join us for an intensive online workshop that brings together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading.  Goals: […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters King County
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Ballard Library 5614 22nd Ave NW, Seattle

    The Ballard library has free parking located under the building; entry is on NW 56th St Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: North Carolina Triad Braver Angels Alliance
    Partner Org(s): First Presbyterian Church Greensboro
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro 617 N Elm Street, Greensboro

    Local Focus: Triad region of North Carolina Co-sponsored by First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro at 617 N. Elm Street.  Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    Partner Org(s): Interfaith Roundtable of Washtenaw County
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Zion Lutheran Church 1501 West Liberty Street, Ann Arbor

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Church of the Nativity 45 Howard Street, Northborough

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. […]

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: New England - Region
    Partner Org(s): Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Phoenix Books , Temple Sinai, Ruach HaMaqom, Jewish Communities of VT
    Setting: In-person
    Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect St, Burlington

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. […]

    Praying for America

    Host Organization: BA National - Braver Faith
    Partner Org(s): Faith 250 , Paths to Understanding , Interfaith America , International Center for Religion & Diplomacy (ICRD) , National Institute for Civil Discourse , Living Room Conversations
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    At a time of deep political division and declining trust, Praying for America brings people together across faith traditions and political perspectives in a nonpartisan, multi-faith gathering to pray for […]

    Book Club: I Never Thought of It That Way

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

    Buy/borrow your own copy of Monica Guzmán's I Never Thought of It That Way now and read Chapters 1-3 (SOS) so you can discuss them with us! ** This event […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Brew City Church
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Brew City Church 1036 N Van Buren Street, Milwaukee

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance
    Partner Org(s): St. Mark's Lutheran Church
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    St. Mark's Lutheran Church 200 S Main St, Washington

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. […]

    Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – October 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 At Monthly Alliance Meetings we learn and practice skills for civil discourse and courageous citizenship using a variety of formats including debates, fishbowls discussions, […]

    Managing Difficult Conversations With Constituents

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Public Utilities 4000 E. River Road NE #2813, Rochester

    Restricted Attendance: For Elected Officials and Administrative Staff A Braver Politics Workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations w/ constituents across divides & helps you find common ground. Note: […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester

    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 […]

    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 […]

    How Do We Find Community in Our Differences

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rotary Clubs of Rochester
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    RCTC Heintz Center 1926 Collegeview Rd E E, Rochester

    In a time of deep cultural and political divides, building community across differences is challenging. In this 90-minute Braver Angels interactive session, participants will explore how to engage in respectful […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Our Savior's Lutheran Church 9185 Lexington Avenue Northeast, Circle Pines

    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 […]

    Fairfax Alliance – Trustworthy Elections

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

    * Local Focus:   Northern Virginia Do you trust your local and state election systems? We will be discussing a number of topics related to trustworthy elections and will have […]

    Southshore Tampa Bay Alliance Monthly Meeting

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

    The Founders expected political diversity and partisan division to be a permanent reality in America. The Founders designed the Constitution to establish government and to guide diverse political groups on […]