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    Reds and Blues Talk Green (over free taco lunch)

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Dvorak (Anton) Park Field House 1119 W Cullerton Street, Chicago

    Join the Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance or a special Earth Day–season gathering that brings together people with a wide range of perspectives on the environmental movement—over a free taco lunch. We’ll spend the afternoon in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, visiting the Chicago Park District’s annual Earth Day Resource Fair at Dvorak Park and then gathering across […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: In-person
    Cleveland Park Library 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tompkins County
    Partner Org(s): First Unitarian Society of Ithaca
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    First Unitarian Society of Ithaca Annex 208 E. Buffalo St., Ithaca

    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 […]

    School Vouchers: A Braver Conversation

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    South Branch Library 2210 Glasgow Avenue, Baton Rouge

    * Local Focus: Louisiana Want to feel heard?   This free, two-hour event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from escalating into arguments.  These skills are especially helpful during these polarized times -with friends, family members, work colleagues, at school, and with those you encounter while leading civic renewal activities.  These skills may […]

    School Vouchers: A Braver Conversation

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    South Branch Library 2210 Glasgow Avenue, Baton Rouge

    * Local Focus: Louisiana Come join us for a Braver Conversation about school voucher programs and their implementations, both in Louisiana and in other states. Our time together will include a discussion of the topic from different viewpoints, an opportunity for group discussion, and a “fishbowl” experience in which we have the opportunity to listen […]

    Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – April 2026

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church 1345 Grace Avenue, Cincinnati

    DEBATE: Is The Use of Force Stabilizing or Destabilizing the World Order? At the April Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels Alliance gathering, Reds and Blues will debate whether the administration’s use of force is a stabilizing or destabilizing factor to the World Order. Braver Angels debates are intentionally designed to reduce polarization and promote understanding rather […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Partner Org(s): Roseville Lutheran Church
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Roseville Lutheran Church 1215 Roselawn Ave W, Roseville

    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. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This […]

    Civic Discussion Forum

    Host Organization: Temecula Valley Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Bridging the Divide
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Sun City Library 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee

    * Local Focus: Temecula Valley Civic Discussion Forum

    Citizens Commission on Immigration Update Call

    Host Organization: BA National - Citizens Commission on Immigration
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Over the past few months, the Citizens Commission on Immigration has made an exciting breakthrough—bringing together constituents who are finding common ground on immigration with members of Congress.

    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.

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: St. Croix Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Hudson Daybreak Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Hudson, Hudson YMCA and The Golden Rule Initiative
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    YMCA-Camp St. Croix North, Royal Credit Union Discovery Center 345 Riverview Drive, Hudson

    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 […]

    Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion

    Host Organization: Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: MO
    Setting: In-person
    Boone Electric Cooperative Community Building 1413 Rangeline St., Columbia

    Monthly discussion of current political topic.

    Minnesota State Alliance Open House

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

    ** Local Focus: Minnesota Residents The Minnesota State Alliance Open House is a place to bring the curious questions that you wonder about, but might not have someone on the other side you feel safe asking. Our hope is that you feel OK to be “Open and Honest” with your curious questions, to better know […]

    Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels

    Washington State Welcomes 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 […]

    Current Events Discussion

    Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
    State/Region: VA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join us for a conversation about a current events topic to be determined in advance with pre-reading. Topic and supporting materials will be sent to registrants 7-10 days in advance.

    Taxing Billionaires: Too Hot, Too Cold… or Just Right?

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Falcon Ridge Middle School 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley

    Will taxing billionaires help pay for things we all rely on, or will it hurt the economy and end up taking money out of everyone’s pockets? Come find out why smart, reasonable people land on completely opposite sides of this question, and what is really driving the divide. You will be placed in small groups […]

    Taxing Billionaires: Online Discussion in Breakout Rooms

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Online US

    This is an online companion to an in-person discussion. -You will watch the in-person facilitator introduce the questions -You will then be placed into your own online breakout rooms -Online participants WILL NOT interact with the in-person group Will taxing billionaires help pay for things we all rely on, or will it hurt the economy […]

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: All Michigan residents welcomed Local Focus: Michigan Residents This is a series of monthly gatherings for Braver Angels members of Michigan, and the public, previously known as the Virtual Alliance meeting. We'll be meeting to connect with one another for conversation and to help each other with our own depolarization efforts. ** This […]

    Food Carts and Depolarization – Casual Conversations

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    BG's Food Cartel 4250 SW Rose Biggi Avenue, Beaverton

    Food Carts and Depolarization gives us a chance to engage in structured yet casual conversations to practice our Braver Angels skills while supporting local businesses. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Setting: In-person
    Acton Congregational Church 12 Concord Rd, Acton

    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 […]

    How to Disagree Better with Harvard Professor and Best-Selling Author Julia Minson

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Staybridge Suites in Mukilteo - The Ballroom 9600 Harbour Place, Mukilteo

    Learn counterintuitive skills that reduce conflict, build trust, and help you get more done—at work and in life. About This Event Join us for a special evening with bestselling author and Harvard Kennedy School professor Julia Minson, PhD, as she explores the art and science of disagreeing better. Drawing on over two decades of research, […]

    Central/Eastern WA Alliance – Monthly Program Meeting

    Central/Eastern WA Alliance Monthly Program Meeting

    Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: Online

    Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels This is a monthly discussion meeting and each month features a new topic and format.  All are welcome and you can sign up for our local Mailchimp list by clicking the link below.  Zoom links are sent out one week before the meeting.

    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!

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    StoneRidge Senior Living Mystic

    Restricted Attendance: Residents of StoneRidge Senior Community in Mystic, CT Notes: This free* event is to be attended in person. Address will be given upon registration  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. […]

    Braver Angels Debate Resolution Development Workshop

    Host Organization: BA National - Debates
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Do you want to bring a Braver Angels Debate to your Alliance? It's not as hard as it seems -- but there's one thing you'll want to put extra time into, and that's your resolution. In this online workshop, the Braver Angels Debate Team will help you ensure your resolution is about a question that […]