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    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall – Heppner

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Heppner Hub 106 E May Street, Heppner

    Local Focus: Heppner Oregon A unique type of town hall to find common ground. As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state will […]

    Iran and the World’s Balance of Power

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    The outcome of the Iran war is uncertain. How could the balance of power in the world change in the short-run or the long-run depending on the outcome? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Across Identity: Staying in the Conversation

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

    In a time when it’s easier than ever to retreat into our own circles, what does it actually take to stay in conversation across difference? This month’s Braver Music Network gathering explores a question at the heart of our work: "Have you seen moments where people with shared identities (faith, race, culture, etc.) stayed in […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Wareham for Law and Democracy-Bridging the Divide Committee
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Wareham Free Library 59 Marion Rd, Wareham

    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 […]

    A Christian Response to Political Polarization

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Episcopal Church of CT
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: Private Event This on-line discussion is a way to introduce Braver Angels topics to faith communities.

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

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

    * 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 […]

    Book presentation by Beth Malow: “Beyond the Politics of Contempt”

    Host Organization: Multi-State
    Setting: In-person
    District 3 Police Station Meeting Room 1002 Milestone Drive, Silver Spring

    Neurology physician and researcher, health writer, and Braver Angel, Beth Malow, discusses her new book, "Beyond the Politics of Contempt," co-authored with Doug Teschner and Becky Robinson. For more information […]

    Michigan Family Dinner

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Panera Bread - Troy 390 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy

    * Local Focus: Michigan Residents Things are tense right now in our world. If you are looking for a place to find respectful human conversation and connection despite our differences- […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    StoneRidge Senior Living Mystic

    * Restricted Attendance: Restricted to residents of StoneRidge Senior Living Community in Mystic, CT Notes: This event is to be attended in person. Address will be given upon registration. In […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Wareham for Law and Democracy - Bridging the Divide Committee
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Wareham Free Library 59 Marion Rd, Wareham

    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 […]

    Bridging the Immigration Divide: A Braver Angels Community Dialogue

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library 11211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa

    Tampa Bay Braver Angels will host a respectful, solutions‑focused conversation on immigration that welcomes voices from across the political spectrum. Immigration is one of the most important — and often most challenging — issues in our country today. The Tampa Bay Braver Angels Alliance invites you to join us for a community forum where all […]

    Immigrants and the American Dream: Who Should Get in and Why?

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

    Local Focus: Minnesota focus Join us for a thoughtful conversation on one of the most debated issues of our time: who should have the opportunity to immigrate to the United […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: Voters should be required to present a valid identification when casting a ballot.

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Philomath Museum 1101 Main St., Philomath

    Local Focus: Oregon Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Voters should be required to present a valid identification when casting a ballot. 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 […]

    Braver Angels on Immigration and U.S. Use of Force in Iran

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

    In a time of deep political polarization, it's easy to fall into the trap of assuming the worst about "the other side." This event invites people from across the political spectrum to come together for an honest, respectful conversation that aims to challenge common stereotypes, uncover shared values, and promote understanding — not conversion. Hosted […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
    Partner Org(s): Bethel of Mound United Methodist Church
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Gillespie Center 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound

    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 […]

    National Film Club Discussion – Eighth Grade

    Host Organization: Other
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Note, this is NOT a film screening. Please watch the movie before you join us for the discussion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWt4OaMVLJk&rco=1 Eighth Grade (2018) is a modern, realistic, coming of age drama […]

    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!

    Civic Discussion Forum

    Host Organization: Temecula Valley Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Bridging the Divide
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Sun City Library 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee

    * Local Focus: Temecula Valley Civic Discussion Forum

    Money in Politics, Polarization, and Possible Pathways Forward

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
    Partner Org(s): American Promise, Issue One, The Cato Institute, RepresentUs
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: Hybrid
    Cleveland Park Library 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

    Braver Governance is a Braver Angels initiative that invites Reds, Blues, and Independents to engage major public challenges as citizens first: Learning together, hearing from all sides, and better understanding how the systems around us shape the civic life we share. This hybrid event will explore how money flows through our political system, how it […]

    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.

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Our Savior Lutheran Church 815 South Washington St., Naperville

    ** Local Focus: Chicago and surrounding suburbs Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other […]

    Building Perspectives: A Dialogue On Food Insecurity

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Houston Food Bank
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    Houston Food Bank 535 Portwall St., Houston

    * Local Focus: Greater Houston and Harris County, Texas With so much abundance of resources, why does hunger persist? In a time of rising costs and growing uncertainty, food insecurity continues to affect millions of Americans. Yet, across the political spectrum, people often hold different beliefs about why it happens and what should be done. […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: North Texas Alliance
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    Pottsboro Library 104 N Main Street, Pottsboro

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Starr Library 68 West Market Street, Rhinebeck

    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 […]

    Braver Angels Introductory Presentation

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Chillicothe Public Library
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Chillicothe Public Library 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe

    Come learn about the problem of political polarization and the Braver Angels approach to turning down the temperature. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests […]

    A Christian Response to Political Polarization

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Episcopal Church of CT
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    Berlin High School 139 Patterson Way, Berlin

    Restricted Attendance: Private Event This on-line discussion is a way to introduce Braver Angels topics to faith communities.

    Majority Rules

    Host Organization: Rockland County Alliance
    Partner Org(s): UniteNY
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    New City Library 220 North Main Street, New City

    Local Focus: New York State Join us for a 30-minute file "Majority Rules" presented by UniteNY, followed by a discussion of ideas including nonpartisan primaries, ranked choice voting and more. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Central Ohio Alliance Meeting – Walk a Mile in My News

    Host Organization: Central Ohio
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Linden Public Library 2223 Cleveland Ave, Columbus

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

    Braver Angels Cincinnati Alliance – Welcome Meeting

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Please join us for an introduction to the Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels Alliance. We will get to know one another, and share our Alliance's purpose, events, and how you can […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: The federal government should increase funding for effective barriers on the southern border and enforcement resources to deport persons who are undocumented.

    Host Organization: West Metro Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Shorewood Community Center 5735 Country Club Rd., Shorewood

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The federal government should increase funding for effective barriers on the southern border and enforcement resources to deport persons […]