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    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)

    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 Focus of the workshop This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social […]

    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

    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.

    Discussion on “Buillding the Future We Want”

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Jefferson County Library 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock

    * Local Focus: Braver Angels of North Olympic Peninsula Building the Future We Want Come brainstorm together on how we can build the future we want, and what that future looks like. If you could make one change in our community to bring it closer to your ideal future, what would you change, and why? […]

    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 […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Silver Spring, MD 4201 Knowles Ave., Kensington

    Local Focus: Montgomery County MD

    DC Social

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: In-person
    Private Residence in Washington DC Washington

    Local Focus: Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland An in-person get together for Braver Angels and friends in the DMV.

    Onboarding Those New To Braver Angels

    Host Organization: Braver Angels
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: Online

    A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

    CT All Alliance Meeting

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

    Local Focus: Connecticut Please join us for this Zoom meeting where we will update you on what we’ve been up to (a lot!), answer your questions and talk about what is next for the Alliance. This is an opportunity for you to ask us anything, connect with others and find more ways to work together […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: There are things we shouldn’t joke about

    Host Organization: New York City Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    The Village Underground 130 W 3rd St., New York

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: There are things we shouldn't joke about. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and […]