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    Give your Elevator Speech a Lift!

    Host Organization: other
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    As Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will help you develop a short, clear and memorable way to talk about Braver […]

    Braver Politics Office Hours

    Braver Politics Office Hours

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

    * Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.

    Depolarizing Ourselves

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

    NOTE: While this free event is being organized from California, it is open nationwide to anyone who is interested in attending a short online workshop.  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 […]

    Eyes Wide Open: Navigating Media Bias

    Host Organization: Temecula Valley Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Wildomar Public Library 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar

    Local Focus: Temecula Valley Have you noticed that nobody seems to agree on the basic facts about current events anymore? Everybody is sure their sources of information are reliable. But […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Leonardtown Rotary Club
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Leonardtown Library 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown

    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 […]

    King County Braver Angels May Meeting

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Ballard Library 5614 22nd Ave NW, Seattle

    Join us from 3:00-4:30 on May 16 at Ballard Library. We'll talk about recent successes and challenges, practice an important skill (are you good at steel manning an argument you […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Braver Angels of Western Massachusetts
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Easthampton Library Annex 52 Main Street, Easthampton

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    Partner Org(s): First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette, Congregation Sukkat Shalom
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette 600 9th Street, Wilmette

    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 […]

    Immigration Discussion

    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Firehouse Cultural Center Annex 305 N US Hwy 41, Ruskin

    Immigration Discussion will focus on concerns and values ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Braver Angels Member and Community Appreciation Reception

    Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Parker Task Force Meeting Room 19105 Longs Way, Parker

    Braver Angels Member and Community Appreciation Reception

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Manatee County Indivisible
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Central Library 1301 Barcarrota Blvd W, Bradenton

    * Local Focus: Sarasota/Manatee Counties 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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: St. Croix Valley Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Bayport Public Library 582 Fourth St North, Bayport

    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 […]

    MoCo Alliance monthly meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    District 3 Police Station Meeting Room 1002 Milestone Drive, Silver Spring

    Local Focus: Montgomery County MD MoCo Alliance monthly meeting

    Braver Angels Eagle: Bridging Divides Through Conversation

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: In-person
    Eagle Community Hall 660 E. Civic Lane, Eagle

    Braver Angels Eagle: Bridging Divides Through Conversation Join your neighbors for a 90-minute dialogue event bringing together diverse political perspectives for constructive conversation about issues that matter to our community. […]

    Respectful Exchange of Ideas – “Discussing Abortion”

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Nir Family YMCA 2710 Market St, Wilmington

    Come participate in a moderated, civil discussion on the polarizing subject of Abortion. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Can We Talk About ICE? Finding Clarity Where We Differ and Where We Agree

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Eagles Club 210 E 4th St., Winona

    Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is one of the most debated and polarizing institutions in American public life today. For some, it represents the rule of law and national sovereignty. […]

    Bridging the Divide: A Braver Angels Conversation on Sanctuary Cities

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: Hybrid
    Anchor Center for Blind Children 2550 Roslyn St., Denver

    In an era of increasing political polarization, finding a space for calm, nuanced discussion can feel nearly impossible. Join us on Tuesday, May 19th, for a unique hybrid event designed […]

    DC Social

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: In-person
    Provided Upon Registration - Washington, DC Washington

    An in-person get-together for Braver Angels and friends in the DMV.

    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 […]

    The Declaration of Independence and Liberty, Then and Now

    Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
    Partner Org(s): Minnesota Humanities Center
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    East Ridge High School 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury

    (Enter the door by the school's flag poles. Parking lot is adjacent.) Join us for a 90-minute Braver Angels dialogue exploring one of the most important—and contested—ideas in American life: […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Lewis House at Eckerd College 4200 54th Ave S., St. Petersburg

    ** Restricted Attendance: ASPEC Members Only ** Local Focus: St. Petersburg, FL Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how […]

    Braver Education Liaison Training Session 1

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels Members only Braver Education Liaison Training Session 1 We welcome anyone interested in helping support the Braver Education work - with universities, teens, parents, administrators, teachers, and youth organizations. Come learn how to handle requests and to bring BA events to these stakeholders. Help us meet the demand for our […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

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

    Note: This free* event is to be attended online.  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. We […]

    NEO Alliance Meeting – AI in the Workplace, Friend or Foe?

    Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ - Brecksville 23 Public Square, Brecksville

    * Local Focus: Northeast OH NEO Alliance Meeting - AI in the Workplace, Friend or Foe? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Debate: Is healthcare a human right?

    Host Organization: Central NC Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Holy Infant Catholic Church 5000 Southpark Dr., Durham

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Healthcare is a human right. 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 ideological spectrum will have the […]