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    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 outside table with BA posters.

    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 […]

    Tell Your Story! (Part 2)

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

    Restricted Attendance: Please register for and attend Part 1 of this workshop on September 29th. Please note that this is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 will be […]

    California Ballot Propositions: What’s on the November Ballot?

    Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join the San Diego Braver Angels Alliance for an informative presentation and discussion of the California ballot propositions on the November ballot. Our presenter, Dr. Bob Hertzka, now a political […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: In 2026, voters should vote third party

    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: In 2026, voters should vote third party. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and […]

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

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

    Local Focus: State of Michigan The Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering is a chance for Michiganders to learn about and practice Braver Angels skills for “disagreeing better,” i.e. communicating effectively even […]

    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 […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    Partner Org(s): Interactivity Foundation
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    First United Methodst 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge

    The Baton Rouge Braver Angels Alliance in conjunction with the Interactivity Foundation will be sponsoring a Discussion Club on the 2nd Wednesday night of each month from September through June […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Silver Falls Library 410 South Water St., Silverton

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Falmouth Middle Ground, Falmouth Public Library
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Falmouth Public Library 300 Main Street, Falmouth

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Other
    Partner Org(s): Immigration Working Group of the Sisters of Charity of New York
    Setting: Online

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

    Becoming a Braver Angel Amid the Politics of Contempt

    Host Organization: Braver Angels - Delaware
    Partner Org(s): Peace Week Delaware
    State/Region: DE
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join co-authors Doug Teschner and Beth Malow for an engaging, interactive conversation about their award-winning book, Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times. […]

    Social Media: Braver Reaction and Response

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: Georgia State Politics Join us for a presentation and discussion on social media, our reactions and responses, and the Braver Way social media protocol. We will share examples […]

    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 […]