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Local Focus: Colorado Over the past few months, Braver Angels and St Matthews have offered several skills‑building workshops in our Braver and Beloved series, designed to foster civil dialogue in […]
In this exercise, you pretend that you are Congress setting the federal budget for the next 10 years. You discuss and vote on 39 budget questions. In preparation for this […]
Take a deep dive into how colliding worldviews separate us, how our brains trick us into seeing those who disagree with us as enemies, and how these very same brains […]
Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who […]
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. […]
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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 […]
Local Focus: Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland An in-person get together for Braver Angels and friends in the DMV.
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against […]
Note: This event is to be attended online. 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 side […]
* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
* Restricted Attendance: Guilford residents 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 […]
Come grab a beer and wings with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each […]
* Local Focus: Oregon April 22 is Earth Day! In observation of the day, we'll discuss Nuclear Power. Join us to discuss this complex topic, exercising the Braver Angels LAPP […]
Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
** 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 […]
* Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members who have taken a skills workshop, such as Depolarizing Within, Skills for Disagreeing Better, or Family and Politics. Do you struggle to apply your Braver Angels skills in challenging, real-world conversations? Whether it's navigating political differences with family, friends, or colleagues or even engaging with those who share your […]
Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties Join us over pizza to discuss: “Who are the victims? Are white men the last discriminated class? Is racism even a thing, anymore?” […]
* Local focus: Oregon - Eugene/Springfield and surrounding area These monthly sharing circles are meant to help people in Eugene/Springfield and the surrounding area to meet and discuss differing political […]
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 […]
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Billionaires benefit the working class. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels’ stance on any issue, and we will have speeches delivered for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local Community Debate, where attendees will hear from panelists from across the […]
Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community. No registration required. For more information about this meeting and future events hosted by the Charlotte […]
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.
Join us at our monthly gathering in Salem – "Coffee Talks". This is a casual event 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, Ike Box Café, with your patronage. This event […]
Local Focus: Wasco Oregon A unique type of town hall to find common ground. About this event As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout […]
Local Focus: southern Delaware This will be an outreach/recruitment event, a PowerPoint presentation by our Red & Blue Co-Chairs that introduces Braver Angels to a rural, Red-centric region of Delaware […]
Local Focus: Condon Oregon A unique type of town hall to find common ground. As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state will […]
* Local Focus: Baton Rouge, LA Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, […]
Braver Angels of the Central Coast embraces courageous conversation. In this free 3-hour workshop, you will learn the amazing LAPPC skills that can make it possible to have good, connecting, […]
* Restricted Attendance: Religious Event * Local Focus: Dayton, Ohio A religious event to discuss what we can do when conflicts arise. We are taught to choose between fight or […]
