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Medicare for All has been a long and contentious issue. What does it really mean, what are the pros and cons, and is there anything better? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Montgomery County Alliance monthly meeting: Let's talk about polarization!
* Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, guided discussion on a topic of general interest. No registration required. We do not meet in December. For more information regarding this month’s event, contact the organizer. […]
Local Focus: Michigan The entire country is watching Michigan! How will you proceed these next 3 months as we approach the general election? Let’s debrief the primary and talk about how we can be a louder healing voice in our communities as we find ways to connect despite our differences- Join us for the Michigan […]
https://youtu.be/D7V9c27mc5w?si=aWI8Dy_cS94F-4oJ Restricted Attendance: Registration is available to Braver Angels members only The creators of The Dignity Index have identified a key driver of the divisions in our country: contempt. Contempt drives us apart, while dignity brings us together. The Dignity Index was created to show us the difference. This workshop is a 90-minute interactive training […]
Local Focus: Los Osos - Morro Bay Braver Angels’ partner Living Room Conversations provides topical guides that support respectful conversation. Join us for a small group facilitated conversation event. We hope this is the first of a series. Space is limited. Please Register.
This event shows us how to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing and for constructively intervening in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]
Hear the new co-chairs' direction for the coming year. Learn how you can be involved beyond our meetings. Hope to see you there! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
* Local Focus: Delaware This event is open to new members and anyone interested in learning about Braver Angels Delaware Alliance. Meet the co-chairs, find out about upcoming events, share your ideas and mingle with other Delawareans committed to finding common ground with each other.
Tampa Bay Braver Angels Alliance is now 1 year old! Please join us to celebrate that milestone and be a part of planning what comes next. As a grassroots, citizen-led organization, we need multiple perspectives at the table to plan our next year. We'll use a SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to reflect on […]
After a summer ‘recess’, the Faith Caucus is meeting again! Please join us to meet other BA members of various religious and spiritual identities, and to share our experiences and reflections from the Braver Angels Convention, America’s 250th birthday, and other recent events.
Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Area Let’s Do Something About Political Division in America! Join us for an informational meeting about how Braver Angels is working to strengthen our community and our country by reducing political polarization. Find out how you can help. What: Introduction to Braver Angels and our work to depolarize America. When: Wednesday […]
Monthly meeting for alliance members and friends.
Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
** 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!
* Local focus: Oregon - Eugene/Springfield and surrounding area These monthly sharing circles are meant to help people in Eugene/Springfield and the surrounding area to meet and discuss differing political perspectives in ways that helps both sides see more to the story and understand each other better. The evening may include an educational component geared […]
We all have political blind spots — and learning to recognize them can open the door to real breakthroughs across differences. Join us for a welcoming, practical conversation about why blind spots form, how they shape what we see, and how clearer understanding can help us connect more fully with one another. Come ready to […]
Local Focus: California Values are broad concepts that often have many definitions, but people often assume others define them similarly. That creates natural opportunities for either powerful connections or divisive misunderstandings Currently, in our hyper-polarized political environment, values are too often purposefully weaponized or subconsciously misused in ways that falsely divide us and undermine our […]
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.
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 […]
Participants explore their own attitudes towards the political “other,” develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing, and learning how to constructively intervene in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels as part of our mission to […]
Local Focus: Georgia State Politics Monthly Luncheon for The Atlanta Alliance and Georgia State.
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 […]
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 […]
Restricted Attendance: You need to have taken at least one Braver Angels skills course, in person, online or ecourse Join fellow Braver Angels members in a small group setting to discuss challenging situations you've encountered. Share your experiences, reflect together, and strengthen your Braver Angels skills through peer learning.The event is carefully and kindly moderated. […]
Monthly Kitsap County Alliance Meeting The topic for this month is transgender-related policies in Washington State and the USA
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. […]
** 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!
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 […]
You signed the Pledge. Now comes the real work: how do we live out Courageous Citizenship in everyday life? Join us on Zoom to dig into the concept of Courageous Citizenship. Then, working in small groups, we will collaborate to uncover: 3 concrete ways to put Courageous Citizenship into practice in our personal lives. 3 […]
