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    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    Partner Org(s): University of South Florida Muma College of Business
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    University of South Florida Muma Collage of Business 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa

    Local Focus: University of South Florida Staff and Students 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 […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: In-person
    Private Residence in Washington DC vicinity of Dupont Circle, Washington

    Join us for a social gathering of Braver Angels DC Alliance members and friends in the DMV at a Dupont Circle venue (address will be provided with RSVP). This gathering does not focus on politics and guests are not asked to identify their political affiliation. Light refreshments will be served.

    Brewed Beliefs

    Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Mainstream Bar and Grill 13385 Poway Rd, Poway

    Topic: When ideological dogmas conflict with faith in an increasingly polarized America. Political identities can sometimes begin to function almost like articles of faith in our highly polarized society. Join us for our next Brewed Beliefs conversation as we explore what happens when political ideology conflicts with religious conviction, how people navigate disagreements between their […]

    Minnesota State Alliance Open House

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

    Local Focus: Minnesota 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 ourselves and […]

    Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels

    Onboarding 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 […]

    BA Vancouver WA Satellite – Monthly Meeting

    BA Vancouver WA Satellite – Monthly Meeting

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

    Local Focus: Vancouver and greater Clark County WA Join us monthly as we bring together Vancouver WA and Clark County neighbors to discuss current issues shaping the local community. These gatherings prioritize respectful conversation over debate. Participants get a chance to listen to perspectives different from their own and find common ground on timely local […]

    Compassionate Conversations

    Compassionate Conversations

    Host Organization: Central Coast
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ (SLO) 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo

    Braver Angels Compassionate Conversations Please join us for conversations! Bring a dish if you can and come at 5:00 PM for a little breaking of bread together. At 5:30, we will begin with some Braver Angels tips for great conversations even across differences. No prior Braver Angels experience is needed. Just come with your curiosity […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: The American Dream is Still Achievable

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Benton County Historical Society, Linn-Benton Community College Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Philomath Museum 1101 Main St., Philomath

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The American Dream is Still Achievable Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Is the American Dream still achievable? Americans are increasingly divided over the answer. Some see opportunity, hard […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: TBD – Accepting requests

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Strong Towns, Bolder Way Forward, United We Pledge, Liberty Village
    State/Region: UT
    Setting: In-person
    Pioneer Courthouse 97 E St George Blvd, Saint George

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: TBD - Accepting requests 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 opportunity […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Thompson Park Activity Center 1200 Stassen Lane, West Saint Paul

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. The Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically and teaches essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground. Goals: - Grow understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from […]

    NEO Alliance Meeting – USAid

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

    Local Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance meeting - USAid discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Mental Health Professional Forum

    Host Organization: SIG - Mental Health Professionals
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: Holders of a mental health license or degree The Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals Forum brings together therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum to explore the intersection of mental health, politics, and social issues. Our mission is to provide a supportive, nonpartisan space for professional dialogue and shared learning—a place where […]

    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!

    Friends, Families and Politics Workshop

    Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
    Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of North County San Diego
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Political tension can strain family and friend relationships. Build skills to protect important bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family and friend relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. People are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Beaverton Round Table Pizza 10150 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy (Hwy 10), Beaverton

    On Constitution Day, let’s have a robust discussion of this founding document and the role it should play in our lives. Join us over pizza to discuss: Is the U.S. Constitution Carved In Stone? What would you change? and how easy should it be to make changes? Pre-registration is not necessary, but if you do, […]

    A House United Screening, Irvine, CA

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    IRWD Community Room 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    Election Anxiety: Using Mindfulness Tools to Stay Grounded

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Bethesda Lutheran Church 4445 Royal Avenue, Eugene

    ** Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, OR and surroundings As the election creeps nearer, many of us are feeling increasing anxiety. Investment by all sides in the outcome is high. We don’t know what the results will be! Mindfulness enables us to acknowledge our present reality more fully and then move forward, taking responsibility for contributing to […]

    Elections — What We Hope For, What We Fear and How to Keep Them Fair

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

    You don't have to choose between blindly trusting elections and assuming they can't be trusted. This 90-minute session offers a chance to better understand how elections work, explore what can go wrong and what safeguards are in place. You can hear genuine beliefs from both sides and practice having a more constructive conversation about one […]

    How to Get Congress Working Again

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

    How to Get Congress Working Again ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    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 to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage St NE, Salem

    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 […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Points of Agreement on Immigration Policy

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of Greenwich
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    Greenwich, CT Greenwich

    * Restricted Attendance: We aim for balanced participation: 4–8 Reds and 4–8 Blues and up to 10 spaces for observers/alternates. 2 moderators and approximately 4 other Braver Angels Volunteers * Local Focus: Residents of Fairfield County, CT About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United […]

    Midterms Holidays, and Political Tension

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Longs Peak United Methodist Church 1421 Elmhurst Dr, Longmont

    In this explosive political environment, the next few months present opportunities for friends and family with polarized political views to clash or connect. Whether you hope to tolerate, enjoy or understand others with different views than yours, developing awareness and skills to bridge those divides will help lower the temperature and encourage the possibility of […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: In-person
    St. Mary & St. Martha Episcopal Church 4346 Ridge Road, Buford

    Local Focus: Georgia State Politics 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 support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    CoHo Ecovillage Common House 1975 SE Crystal Lake Dr, Corvallis

    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 support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NV
    Setting: Hybrid
    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Reno 780 Del Monte Ln., Reno

    Monthly Statewide Alliance meeting for education and practice conversations in the Braver Angels way on various subjects of interest to the group. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Arguments into Discussions

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum 20 West St, Northampton

    Local Focus: This workshop is offered in support of civil political, and civic discussion in Northampton, MA 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, […]

    Resolved: Amend the New Mexico State Constitution to provide legislators a salary equal to the state’s annual median household income.

    Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance
    State/Region: NM
    Setting: In-person
    Taylor Ranch Library 5700 Bogart Street Northwest, Albuquerque

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Amend the New Mexico State Constitution to provide legislators a salary equal to the state's annual median household income. 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 […]