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    Alliance Discussion Gathering – DEI

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): LBCC Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Chinook Hall, Room 112 931 NW Reiman Ave, Corvallis

    Restricted Attendance: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance Members and Friends Alliance Discussion: DEI. Join us to watch a video in which four current and former DEI officers discuss their views, pro and con. We'll break out for group conversations, and then will share those conversations during a debrief.

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Host Organization: Ely Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Ely Community Center 27 E 2nd Ave, Ely

    Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    BRAVER ANGELS: RULE OF LAW AND DUE PROCESS IN RELATION TO IMMIGRATION & THE IRAN WAR

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: Orange County, CA Join Braver Angels for our monthly discussion meeting. In a time of deep political polarization, it's easy to fall into the trap of assuming the worst about "the other side." This event invites people from across the political spectrum to come together for an honest, respectful conversation that aims to challenge common stereotypes, uncover shared values, and promote understanding—not conversion. Hosted in the spirit of curiosity over combat, the discussion will explore the myths we carry about people with opposing political views and offer space for participants to listen, reflect, and speak openly without fear […]

    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!

    Braver Angels 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 […]

    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 […]

    Ambassador Outreach

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: Hybrid
    Peoria Rotary 736 SW Washington St, Peoria

    * Restricted Attendance: A buffet lunch is served, but guests must pay $16. Presenting the Braver Angels approach to one of the local Rotary organizations.

    Electing California’s Governor: Pure Democracy or Pure Chaos?

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online

    California’s “jungle primary” election process has brought a 2026 ballot with 61 candidates for governor. All voters, regardless of party, can vote for any candidate. The top two vote-getters advance […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Catonsville Presbyterian Church
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Catonsville Presbyterian Church 1400 Frederick Road, Catonsville

    * Local Focus: Maryland 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 […]

    Film Screening – Bridging the Gap Episode 2

    Host Organization: LA County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Hybrid
    Center for Spiritual Living Granda Hills 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills

    **Local Focus: Southern California Join us for Episode 2 of Bridging the Gap! If you enjoyed Episode 1, you’ll love Episode 2! If you missed Episode 1, no worries… we’ll […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration (CCI Initiative)

    Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Encinitas Community and Senior Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas

    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 […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

    Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    St Paul's Methodist Church 30 Brooksite Dr, Smithtown

    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 […]

    Common Ground Workshop on Immigration brings together equal numbers of “Red” and “Blue” Participants for a constructive dialogue and to produce a consensus document

    Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    St Paul's Methodist Church 270 Main Street, Northport

    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 […]

    Local Community Debate: Ranked-choice voting

    Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance
    State/Region: NM
    Setting: In-person
    UNM Continuing Ed Conference Center 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Elections should use ranked-choice voting. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: There should be a moratorium on AI data centers.

    Host Organization: North Carolina Triad Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    First Baptist Church 1000 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: There should be a moratorium on AI data centers. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any […]

    Clackamas County Braver Angels May Meeting

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    The Ledding Library 10660 SE 21st Ave, 10660 SE 21st Ave

    Do you speak to be understood? Do you speak to create a connection? Can you express your opinions without attacking someone else's? Let’s talk about it--It’s free! We have spent […]

    Becoming a Courageous Citizen

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    An introduction to Braver Angels with some reflective exercises and discussion. This presentation provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angles and an overview of its principals. During this presentation, […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Westchester Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Heritage Towers Community Room, White Plains 15 Stewart Place, White Plains

    The Westchester County Alliance presents The Insight Lounge:  An afternoon of fun, food, film, and conversations that matter We’ll play a short Braver Angels game, then sit back and watch […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

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

    What does racial justice mean to you?

    City Council Town Hall with David Leinweber, Brian Risley and Lynette Crow-Iverson June 2

    Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Colorado Springs City Council
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Downtown Center YMCA 207 N Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs

    * Local Focus: Colorado Springs, Colorado Join Colorado Springs At-Large Councilmembers David Leinweber, Brian Risley and Lynette Crow-Iverson, along with city staff, for a Braver Angels-facilitated town hall on Tuesday, […]

    Let’s Brew Over This

    Host Organization: Temecula Valley Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    8 Bit Brewing Company 26755 Jefferson Avenue, Suite F, Murrieta

    * Local Focus: Temecula Valley Join us for some Interfaith dialogue over a burger and beer.

    Kitsap Braver Angels Alliance Monthly Meeting – June

    Host Organization: Kitsap County Braver Angels
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Eagle Harbor Church 105 Winslow Way West, Bainbridge Island

    * Local Focus: Kitsap County Washington Discuss how the Republican Party has changed since the WWII Era.

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    Debate: Christianity & Politics

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Christian practices have no place in US government. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): ASPEC
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Lewis House at Eckerd College 4200 54th Ave S., St. Petersburg

    ** Restricted Attendance: ASPEC Members Only Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    Being Blue in a Red Environment

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: WY
    Setting: In-person
    Sheridan Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1950 E Brundage Rd, Sheridan

    ** Restricted Attendance: Blue-leaning participants; a different workshop can be offered for red-leaning people **Local Focus: Wyoiming This workshop is adapted to use with the Quakers state meeting weekend. Learn […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
    Partner Org(s): St. Paul's Episcopal Church
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    St. Pauls on the Green One St. Paul's Place, Norwalk

    Hosted by: St. Paul's Episcopal Church 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, […]