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    Kissin’ Cousins: Family Members Overcoming Political Divisiveness

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Madison
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Grace Episcopal Church Cornelia Vilas Hall 116 W. Washington Avenue, Madison

    The Madison Alliance of Braver Angels invites you to a special event -- a conversation with Dave Koehn, radio voice of the Milwaukee Bucks on WTMJ Radio and statewide BMO Bucks Radio Network, and his cousin, Michael Koehn, as they share how they manage to stay off the bench with political views from opposite sides […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Timberline Church 2908 S Timberline Rd, Ft Collins

    Monthly Member Meeting/Discussion

    Tucson Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Center for Community Mediation and Facilitation , League of Women Voters , American Association of University Women
    State/Region: AZ
    Setting: In-person
    United Way of Tucson 330 N Commerce Park Loop #200, Tucson

    Local Focus: Intended to Tucson and Pima County Arizona How Will You Vote? A Review of the November 3 Ballot Propositions

    Tarrant County Alliance Meeting – Open to the Public

    Tarrant County Alliance Meeting – Open to the Public

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tarrant County
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: Hybrid
    Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr, Fort Worth

    ** Local Focus: Tarrant County and the surrounding area Join us in person or by Zoom for our 2026 Kick-off Meeting! Location Details: Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76109 Note: Look for the Braver Angels signage at the WEST entrance of the campus. If interested in joining via Zoom: https://zoom.braverangels.org/5709 Email tarrant-county@braverangels.org […]

    Civic Discussion of Issues around the Midterm Election

    Host Organization: Temecula Valley Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Bridging the Divide
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Kay Ceniceros Center North Annex 29995 Evans Rd, Menifee

    ** Local Focus: Temecula Valley Civic Discussion Forum

    Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Join us for an intensive online workshop that brings together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading.  Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political divide. To seek out areas of common ground in […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters King County
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Ballard Library 5614 22nd Ave NW, Seattle

    The Ballard library has free parking located under the building; entry is on NW 56th St 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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: North Carolina Triad Braver Angels Alliance
    Partner Org(s): First Presbyterian Church Greensboro
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro 617 N Elm Street, Greensboro

    Local Focus: Triad region of North Carolina Co-sponsored by First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro at 617 N. Elm Street.  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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Church of the Nativity 45 Howard Street, Northborough

    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 […]

    Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting

    Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting

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

    Local Focus: Baton Rouge, LA Each month, the Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance meets to take on topics of local interesting, including invited guests, debates, and workshops. Previous topics have included immigration, tourism, LA GATOR vouchers, and depolarization. In some months, the meeting may move to a different Sunday based on holidays, such as Mother's […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: New England - Region
    Partner Org(s): Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Phoenix Books , Temple Sinai, Ruach HaMaqom, Jewish Communities of VT
    Setting: In-person
    Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect St, Burlington

    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 […]

    Praying for America

    Host Organization: BA National - Braver Faith
    Partner Org(s): Faith 250 , Paths to Understanding , Interfaith America , International Center for Religion & Diplomacy (ICRD) , National Institute for Civil Discourse , Living Room Conversations
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    At a time of deep political division and declining trust, Praying for America brings people together across faith traditions and political perspectives in a nonpartisan, multi-faith gathering to pray for our country and champion free, fair, and safe elections. A coalition of faith-based organizations will host two 75 minute national online gatherings on October 11 […]

    Book Club: I Never Thought of It That Way

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

    Buy/borrow your own copy of Monica Guzmán's I Never Thought of It That Way now and read Chapters 1-3 (SOS) so you can discuss them with us! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Brew City Church
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Brew City Church 1036 N Van Buren Street, Milwaukee

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    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

    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 […]

    Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – October 2026

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Lifespring Christian Church 1373 W Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati

    * Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Area At Monthly Alliance Meetings we learn and practice skills for civil discourse and courageous citizenship using a variety of formats including debates, fishbowls discussions, group discussions, training sessions and guest speakers. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Managing Difficult Conversations With Constituents

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Public Utilities 4000 E. River Road NE #2813, Rochester

    Restricted Attendance: For Elected Officials and Administrative Staff A Braver Politics Workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations w/ constituents across divides & helps you find common ground. Note: This event is to be attended in person. This workshop offers specific skills for handling conversations when constituents are frustrated, angry, or demanding. Moderators trained […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester

    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. […]

    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.

    How Do We Find Community in Our Differences

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rotary Clubs of Rochester
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    RCTC Heintz Center 1926 Collegeview Rd E E, Rochester

    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 dialogue, find common ground without compromising values, and strengthen relationships despite disagreements.

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Our Savior's Lutheran Church 9185 Lexington Avenue Northeast, Circle Pines

    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. […]

    Fairfax Alliance – Trustworthy Elections

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
    State/Region: VA
    Setting: In-person
    McLean Governmental Center 1437 Balls Hill Rd., McLean

    * Local Focus:   Northern Virginia Do you trust your local and state election systems? We will be discussing a number of topics related to trustworthy elections and will have a few experts in the room.

    Southshore Tampa Bay Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: South Shore Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    The Founders expected political diversity and partisan division to be a permanent reality in America. The Founders designed the Constitution to establish government and to guide diverse political groups on how to work together despite not thinking alike. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Tell Your Story! (Part 2)

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

    Restricted Attendance: Please register for and attend Part 1 of this workshop on September 29th. Please note that this is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 will be held on 9/29/26. Many of us feel passionate about the work of Braver Angels, but we're also aware of a growing sense of skepticism around […]

    California Ballot Propositions: What’s on the November Ballot?

    Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join the San Diego Braver Angels Alliance for an informative presentation and discussion of the California ballot propositions on the November ballot. Our presenter, Dr. Bob Hertzka, now a political consultant, has been actively involved in California politics throughout his career. Bob will reprise his highly regarded 2024 presentation on the ballot propositions—an event that […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: In 2026, voters should vote third party

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Lancaster Village Center West Main Street, Lancaster

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: In 2026, voters should vote third party. 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 […]

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

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

    Local Focus: State of Michigan The Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering is a chance for Michiganders to learn about and practice Braver Angels skills for “disagreeing better,” i.e. communicating effectively even when there is disagreement. Braver Angels members and the general public are invited to join and share support with each other for depolarizing families and […]

    Monthly Nashville Alliance Meeting (Virtual)

    Monthly Nashville Alliance Meeting (Virtual)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Nashville
    State/Region: TN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: Nashville, TN Area Join us for our monthly Nashville Braver Angels lunchtime gathering—an open, welcoming space where neighbors come together to practice Courageous Citizenship. Each month, we explore timely topics around bridging political divides, strengthening community trust, and building the skills that help us stay connected even when we disagree. You’ll meet […]