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    Local Community Debate – Resolved: Requests for city services should NOT go through Alderpersons’ Offices

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Sulzer Library 4455 N Lincoln Ave,, Chicago

    Local Focus: Cicago city residents Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Requests for city services should NOT go through Alderpersons' Offices Providing access to city services through Alderpersons' offices is a recipe for unhealthy politics. Agree? Disagree? Air your opinion at a Local Community Debate! Remember, our resolutions never represent […]

    Quarterly Current Events Discussion

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Edmonds Library 650 Main St., Edmonds

    * Local Focus: Snohomish and King Counties Join us for a quarterly discussion of current events using Braver Angels guidelines. Participants will choose topics for discussion.

    Tax the Rich: What problems Will It Solve?

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Everyone wants to tax the rich. How much can we get? Is it enough? Any consequences? What happens when we run out of rich people’s money? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Discussion Gathering: What motivates us to vote and much more

    Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
    State/Region: ME
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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 […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: Illinois should establish an independent committee to redraw electoral districts

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of East Central Illinois
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Mahomet Public Library 1702 E Oak, Mahomet

    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

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Kensington Park Library 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington

    MoCo Alliance Monthly Meeting: The War in Iran

    Greater Cincinnati BA Welcome Meeting

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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 […]

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

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

    * 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. […]

    Having Healthier Conversations Across Differences – The Braver Angels Approach

    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

    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.

    Planning Team Meeting

    Host Organization: North Carolina Triad Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch 1420 Price Park Dr, Greensboro

    Restricted Attendance: Those interested in helping plan and organize Planning Team Meeting

    Ambassador Outreach

    Host Organization: Westchester Braver Angels Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Scarsdale Public Library, New York County Lawyers Association
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Scarsdale Public Library 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale

    * 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 […]

    Alliance Meeting – East Central Illinois Alliance September 2026

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

    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 […]

    Tell Your Story!

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

    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, […]

    Does My Vote Count? A Community Conversation on Election Security

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Maureen B. Gauzza Library 11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): City of Plymouth - Meet Your Neighbors
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Plymouth Community Center-Education Wing 14800 34th Ave. N, Plymouth

    **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 […]

    Depolarizing Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    Partner Org(s): USF St. Petersburg
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    USF St. Petersburg 350-378 7th Ave S, Lynn Pippenger Hall, 313 A, St. Petersburg

    * 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

    Michigan Ballot Initiatives

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Aubree's Pizzeria and Grill 2212 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti

    Washtenaw County Braver Angels Michigan Ballot Initiatives - Nov 3 Election

    Maury Giles & Courageous Citizenship

    Maury Giles & Courageous Citizenship 10530 Deerfield Road - Terwilliger Lodge, Montgomery

    * 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, […]

    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!

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Braver Angels of North Olympic Peninsula , Salish Sea Fellowship Adult Learning Programs
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Community United Methodist Church, Port Hadlock 130 Church Lane, Port Hadlock

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

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

    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 […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: California should enact a wealth tax

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) Community Room 15500 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine

    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 […]

    FLOOD: Film Screening and Q&A

    Host Organization: New York City Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Macaulay Honors College 35 W 67th St, New York

    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 […]

    Speed Relating

    Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Milano Bean Cafe 6 E. Main St, Bay Shore

    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!

    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.

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): UUC West
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Church West (UUCW) 13001 W North Avenue, Brookfield

    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. […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Ames Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IA
    Setting: Hybrid
    Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Avenue, Ames

    Election Integrity: Security, Access & Trust

    Crash Course to Organizing

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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 […]

    9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero October Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Monterey Bay Area
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Anthony Amarante 1327 Wanda Ave, Seaside

    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