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    Red/Blue Workshop

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance, Salem OR Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Albany City Hall 333 Broadalbin St SW, Albany

    A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Immigration

    Host Organization: Phoenix Alliance
    State/Region: AZ
    Setting: In-person
    Scottsdale Methodist Church 4140 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale

    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 […]

    A House United, National Screening

    Host Organization: BA National - Partnerships
    Partner Org(s): JoJo Film , Disagree Better , BYU Broadcasting
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Alamosa Public Library
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Alamosa Public Library 300 Hunt Ave, Alamosa

    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 […]

    Book Discussion

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Petaluma Library 100 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma

    Book Discussion Restricted Attendance: 30 ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Unity South Twin Cities 7950 1st Ave S, Bloomington

    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 […]

    Democracy and Respecting Others: Debate and Common Ground

    Host Organization: Rockland County Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Why do we value democracy? What keeps our republic together? Hear about answers from some key American thinkers in the constitutional and pragmatist traditions to clarify why listening to others […]

    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 […]

    Braver Angels Benefit Concert

    Host Organization: Southern California Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Universalist Unitarian Church of the Vergugo Hills 4451 Dunsmore Ave, La Crescenta-Montrose

    Join us the weekend after Election Day for some good food, conversation, and amazing live music, all in a spirit of connecting across political differences, even when times are divisive. […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: Due to AI, college is no longer worth the expense and effort.

    Host Organization: Mitchell "McGovern Common Ground" Alliance
    State/Region: SD
    Setting: Hybrid
    Dakota Wesleyan University 1200 W. University, Mitchell

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Due to AI, college is no longer worth the expense and effort. 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 […]

    Book Discussion

    Book Discussion

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

    Monthly book discussion meeting of Braver Angels of East Central Illinois Alliance members and subscribers. Visitors are welcome. We are reading Monica Guzmán's I Never Thought of It That Way. […]

    Carrie Manolakos: “Oh Beautiful” – An Evening of Conversation & Music

    Host Organization: BA National - Music
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Braver Angels Music is proud to present an intimate evening of conversation and music with acclaimed singer-songwriter Carrie Manolakos on Zoom, moderated by the co-directors of Braver Angels Music, Ben […]

    Organizational Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas
    State/Region: AR
    Setting: In-person
    First United Methodist Church 801 South Main Street, Jonesboro

    Local Focus: Jonesboro, Arkansas Organizational Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    More Curious, Less Furious

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Malletts Creek Library 3090 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor

    Restricted Attendance: 10 Local Focus: Washtenaw County Michigan More Curious, Less Furious: A Living Room Conversation

    The Elections Are Over Now What: Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting

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

    Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Area We Voted. Now Let's Talk. Tired of political arguments that go nowhere? Interested in understanding how people with different views are experiencing this election? Six […]

    Tuesday Topics

    Tuesday Topics

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    HopMonk Tavern 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol

    Local Focus: Within driving distance of Sebastopol Are you tired of the deep divisions in our community? Would you like to understand why the “other side” feels the way they […]

    Respectful Exchange of Ideas – “Socialism in America”

    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 about Socialism in America. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Talking Politics Monthly Meetup

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Hop Valley Brewing Company 980 Kruse Way, Springfield

    Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, OR and surroundings Find your Braver Angels hosts at an outside table with BA posters. We will divide into pairs and have three 20-minute, topic-focused conversations, followed […]

    Southshore Tampa Bay Alliance Monthly Meeting

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

    Join us online Tuesday, November 10 for an “open mike” session to share your current thoughts about political issues. This will be an exercise in listening deeply to each other’s […]

    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 […]

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Portland
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    Local Focus: Portland, Oregon Monthly Discussion Meeting for Braver Angels Portland Metro ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    Partner Org(s): Interactivity Foundation
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    First United Methodst 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge

    The Baton Rouge Braver Angels Alliance in conjunction with the Interactivity Foundation will be sponsoring a Discussion Club on the 2nd Wednesday night of each month from September through June […]

    Talking Politics with Family

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    East Peoria Civic Complex 400 Richland St, East Peoria

    Join us for some Braver Angels tips on how to keep the cool during holiday family gatherings ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]

    Beyond the Divide: Finding Common Ground on U.S. Foreign Policy

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    Partner Org(s): World Affairs Council
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    World Affairs Council 1235 N Loop W, Suite 1025, Houston

    ** Restricted Attendance: World Affairs Council / Young Professionals ** Local Focus: Houston Area U.S. Military Action Abroad: What Are the Right Thresholds for Acting, and for Staying Out? Join […]

    Courageous Citizenship: Building Stronger Communities Across Differences with Braver Angels CEO, Maury Giles

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas
    Partner Org(s): Department of Applied Communication, UA Little Rock , School of Public Affairs, UA Little Rock , Division of Student Affairs, Wellness & Belonging, UA Little Rock
    State/Region: AR
    Setting: In-person
    Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, UA Little Rock 2801 S. University Avenue, Little Rock

    COURAGEOUS CITIZENSHIP: Building Stronger Communities across Differences Wed., Nov. 11 • 6:30 p.m. • Stella Boyle Concert Hall, UA Little Rock How do we build stronger communities with people who […]

    Braver Angels PA New Member Welcome & Orientation Meeting

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

    Braver Angels PA monthly welcome and orientation meeting for Pennsylvanians who have recently joined Braver Angels. The meeting will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, on the 2nd Wednesday […]