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    Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – March 2026

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

    Walked A Mile in Their News: What We Saw, What We Felt, What We Learned ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Talking Politics Meetup

    Talking Politics Meetup

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Oakshire Public House 207 Madison St., Eugene

    * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield and surroundings, Oregon We will divide into pairs and have three, 20-minute, topic-focused conversations, followed by unstructured social time. Find your Braver Angels hosts at an […]

    Respectful Exchange of Ideas – “Acknowledging Our Own Blindspots”

    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 discussion where stories are shared about times we think we’ve applied double standards, or discovered “blind spots” of ours when assessing political figures or situations. […]

    Minnesota Fraud: Public Funds, Public Trust? **In-Person**

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

    Would you like to gain insight into how people who think differently than you view the recent fraud cases in Minnesota? This discussion is designed to foster common ground through […]

    Minnesota Fraud: Public Funds, Public Trust? **Online Streaming**

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    A live online discussion held alongside the in-person event. Participants will watch the conversation in real time, then join separate breakout rooms for their own small-group discussions. While the online […]

    Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Disagreements into Conversations

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

    Local Focus: Idaho This free two-hour event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from becoming arguments.  These are especially helpful during these polarized times -with friends, family members, […]

    What do you think about AI?

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

    Local Focus: Northern Virginia, DC, Montgomery County MD Are you excited? Are you using some form of AI now? Are you worried about it’s effect on the labor force or […]

    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

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Cascadia Commons Cohousing (Common House) 4377 SW 94th Ave, Portland

    Practice your depolarization skills through structured yet casual conversations, in a social setting. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    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

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NH
    Setting: In-person
    Hampton Falls Free Library 7 Drinkwater Road, Hampton Falls

    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 […]

    Braver Angels – What is Courageous Citizenship?

    Host Organization: San Luis Obispo Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ, Chandler Hall 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo

    Our CEO Maury Giles is a visionary leader who is articulating Braver Angels in our mission to make a difference. Join us to explore what that could mean right in […]

    Welcome to Braver Angels Wisconsin!

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

    * Restricted Attendance: Members and subscribers of Braver Angels-WI * Local Focus: Wisconsin If you’re new to Braver Angels or just want to know more, join us online for "Welcome […]

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 815 South Washington Street, Naperville

    ** Local Focus: Chicago and surrounding suburbs Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Greendale Public Library
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Greendale Public Library - Community Meeting Room (Lower Level) 5647 Broad Street, Greendale

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
    Partner Org(s): Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Glens Falls
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Conregation of Glens Falls 21 Weeks Road, Queensbury

    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 […]

    Common Ground – Immigration policy

    Host Organization: BA National - Citizens Commission on Immigration
    Setting: In-person
    Fulton Center, Arizona State University 300 East University Drive, Tempe

    Local Focus: Residents of Arizona Congressional District 4 About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. The Braver Angels […]

    Outreach: St. Patrick’s Celebration in Kannapolis

    Host Organization: Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Downtown Kannapolis 141 West Ave, Kannapolis

    Bring your family and invite your friends and coworkers! This will be an outreach event to share the mission of Braver Angels and to grow our community. We will have […]

    Debate Bootcamp: From Spark to Speech

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Kathleen Clay Edwards Library 1420 Price Park Dr, Greensboro

    A daylong training event on how to put on a Braver Angels debate, including organizing and creating resolutions, followed by an actual debate.

    Crossing the Continental Divide

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Note: This event is to be attended online via Zoom. Tickets are free. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its […]

    Being a Braver Angel When the Going Gets Tough

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    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 […]

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Klamath Falls Town Hall

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Klamath Community College 7390 S 6th Street, Klamath Falls

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: SWFL Alliance
    Partner Org(s): SWFL EcoAlliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Bell Tower Clubhouse 5100 Bell Tower Park Blvd., Fort Myers

    Local Focus: SW Florida 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 […]