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    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: St. Croix Valley Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bayport 490 4th St N, Bayport

    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 […]

    Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – January 2026

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church 1345 Grace Avenue, Cincinnati

    Civic Courage in Divided Times Does the current political climate make you want to lean in—or pull away? As we enter 2026, many of us feel the weight of political […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Braden River Church 5150 Peridia Blvd E, Bradenton

    ** Local Focus: Sarasota/Bradenton, FL 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 […]

    MAHA: GLP-1s Are to Food Dyes as Immunizations Are to Pesticides

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Falcon Ridge Middle School 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley

    Join us for a lively discussion where participants will have the opportunity to share their values and opinions on these important topics. Engage in meaningful conversations, listen to others’ perspectives, […]

    Braver Angels Manhattan Members’ Meeting: Home for the Holidays

    Host Organization: New York City Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: Manhattan, NYC, NY How were your holidays? We want to hear from you at the January BA NY Manhattan Members' Meeting! Bring your stories--heartwarming or harrowing--of engaging […]

    BA Fairfax Inaugural 2026 Meeting

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

    ** Local Focus: The "DMV" - metropolitan DC, Maryland, and Virginia We’ll kick off 2026 with a simple discussion of a complex topic: What does patriotism mean to you? And […]

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: All Michigan residents welcomed Local Focus: Michigan Residents This is a series of monthly gatherings for Braver Angels members of Michigan, and the public, previously known as the […]

    Depolarizing Conversations with Braver Angels

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Hillsboro Brookwood Library Multipurpose Room 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro

    Casual, yet structured, conversations in which you can bring up your hottest political topics and practice the skills we need to have civil conversations about them. ** This event is […]

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

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

    Join us at this monthly gathering where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group […]

    Grounds for Dialogue – Cultivating Understanding Across Divides

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Bringing Houston Together, Houston City Council, IM Houston
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    IM Houston – Great Hall 3303 Main Street, Houston

    ** Local Focus: Houston, TX Grounds for Dialogue – Cultivating Understanding Across Divides Our nation is experiencing deepening political polarization, leading to social division, frustration, erosion of trust, and increasing […]

    Jan. 2026 Debate Chair Forum

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

    Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-Training? If so, join us for the next Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for Debate Chairs […]

    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 […]

    January 2026 Local Alliance Meeting

    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

    Join us over pizza to discuss: Why do you live in the USA? No registration necessary but if you do, you will get reminders and a ZOOM link for remote […]

    CT Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    We will discuss Braver Angels’ new initiative, Citizen-Led Solutions (CLS):  What it is, why it matters, and how your community can turn dialogue into action.

    When the Going Gets Tough

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Do you struggle to apply your Braver Angels skills in challenging, real-world conversations? Whether it's navigating political differences with family, friends, or colleagues or even engaging with those who share […]

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Civic Conversations 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 […]

    Beyond the Headlines: Real Conversations on Immigration

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
    Partner Org(s): Stanford University
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Stanford University 450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford

    ** Local Focus: Vicinity of Stanford University, CA Join Stanford students and community members from across generations for a frank, thoughtful conversation about immigration at a moment when the topic […]

    Learn Practical Steps to Building Positive Relationships in Divided Times

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: VT
    Setting: In-person
    Sharon Elementary School 135 School Street, Sharon

    Join us for a Braver Angels facilitated discussion and author talk based on the book "Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times", by […]

    Civic Discussion Series: The America We Want to Be – Founding Aspirations

    Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Bridging the Divide, Living Room Conversations, Fair for All
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Kay Ceniceros Center, North Annex 29995 Evans Rd., Menifee

    * Local Focus: Inland Empire of Southern California After watching the extended trailer to the documentary "American Creed", we will reflect on America’s founding aspirations and discuss what your thoughts […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Note: This event is to be attended online. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see […]

    POSTPONED – Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Whatcom County Dispute Resolution Center 206 Prospect Street, Bellingham

    This event is being rescheduled - check back soon for more information.   About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative […]

    Braver Angels Monthly Song Square

    Host Organization: BA National - Music
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Braver Angels Song Square, a Forum of Music and Ideas! We meet once a month on a Sunday at 5 PM Eastern / 2 PM Pacific! Each time we gather, […]

    Skills for Challenging Conversations: LAPP Skills for Teens and Adults

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

    This Braver Angels workshop gives participants an opportunity to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills when facing controversial issues in their lives—with teachers, principals, peers, roommates, employers, and […]

    Connecting Conversation: A Discussion on Immigration

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Anchor Center for Blind Children 2550 Roslyn St., Denver

    We are excited to invite you to our upcoming event, "Connecting Conversation: A Discussion on Immigration." Join us for a nonpartisan community conversation about one of the most complex and […]

    Minnesota State Alliance Open House (OH?)

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

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

    Note: This free* event is to be attended online.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, […]