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    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Memphis Area Alliance
    State/Region: TN
    Setting: In-person
    Saint John's Episcopal Church 3245 Central Ave., Memphis

    Local Focus: West Tennessee, North Mississippi, East Arkansas The Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically, teaching essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground. Goals ● Grow understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically […]

    A House United Screening, Braver Angels Delaware

    Host Organization: Braver Angels - Delaware
    State/Region: DE
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Newark 420 Willa Road, Newark

    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 know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

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

    Local Focus: Irvine, CA   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 Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley 536 Ouray Ave., Grand Junction

    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 […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Timberline Church 2908 S Timberline Rd, Ft Collins

    Monthly Member Meeting/Discussion

    Monthly Alliance Discussion

    Monthly Alliance Discussion

    Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Timberline Church 2908 S Timberline Rd, Ft Collins

    Local Focus: Northern Colorado Front Range More information at https://co-nfra.braverangels.org/ We'll be skipping the meeting in December.

    After The Ballots: Who Won And Can We Trust It?

    Host Organization: Ames Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IA
    Setting: Hybrid
    Ames Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames

    An Iowa and National Midterm Election Debrief. When our side loses, do our side loses, do our standards change? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall: Hood River OR

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: Hybrid
    Rockford Grange 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River

    Local Focus: Hood River Oregon and greater Hood River County Oregon 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 be followed by […]

    Civic Discussion: The Election Aftermath

    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: Please join us on Saturday, November 14 at 11:30 AM at the Sun City Library for a ninety-minute exchange of views regarding the election aftermath. Topics to be discussed include: What motivated voters the most? Are the election results what you expected? Will the Trump administration work with […]

    A House United Screening, Traverse City, MI

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Purple Assembly , Traverse Area District Library
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Room 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City

    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 know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    The Election Happened: Now What?

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    White Center King County Library 1409 SW 107th St, Seattle

    Local Focus: WA state and King County No matter the outcome of the midterm elections, Braver Angels will be looking for ways to build bridges and engage in courageous citizenship moving forward. Please join us to discuss ideas for positive post-election actions as citizens. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Other
    Setting: In-person
    Highland Township Library 444 Beach Farm Circle, HIghland Township

    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 […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Immigration

    Host Organization: BA National - Citizens Commission on Immigration
    Setting: Online
    Online

    About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform, or abortion. Together, participants talk about their […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: George Norris Alliance for a Better Nebraska
    State/Region: NE
    Setting: In-person
    Anderson Branch Library 3635 Touzalin Ave, Lincoln

    Local Focus: Lincoln Nebraska The election has just happened. Some are pleased, some are not. Now, here come the holidays... You might want to skip being with the people you […]

    A House United Screening, Asheville, NC

    Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    South Buncombe/Skyland Library Meeting Room 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville

    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 know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Ramona Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    San Diego Country Estates Rotunda 16911 Gunn Stage Road, Ramona

    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 […]

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall: Wasco County OR

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: Hybrid
    The Lecture Hall, Building 2, Room 384@ Columbia Gorge Community College 400 E. Scenic Drive, The Dalles

    Local Focus: Hood River Oregon and greater Hood River County Oregon 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 be followed by […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Immigration

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Salem United Methodist Church 12 High Street, Brookeville

    Registration: By invitation - applicants will be contacted by the organizer to assess their availability for a follow up "Constituent Conversation" . Successful applicants will also participate in an expected "Constituent Conversation" with either Governor Moore or Representative Raskin, tentatively scheduled for January 2027. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Central Alabama Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): St Stephens Episcopal Church
    State/Region: AL
    Setting: In-person
    St Stephens Church 3775 Crosshaven Rd, Birmingham

    Restricted Attendance: 40 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 […]

    Clackamas County Braver Angels November Meeting

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    The Ledding Library 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie

    The midterms are over and…. Did we win? Is polarization over? Do we have anything to be happy about? We think we do, and we’re grateful for it – regardless of midterm results. Let’s talk about it and break bread together (seriously, there will be bread!) Come to: *Discuss bipartisan successes in the last 25 […]

    Bridging the Gap: Making Connections through Meaningful Communication

    Bridging the Gap: Making Connections through Meaningful Communication

    Host Organization: BA National - Braver Network
    Partner Org(s): The Empathy Center
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Looking for additional live practice opportunities for developing Braver Angels LAPP skills? Join us for a structured communication experience that supports respectful dialogue and equal participation. Centered around the notion that empathy generates connection, this communication series offers participants opportunities to engage in a process grounded in active listening and mutual understanding, to speak without […]

    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 know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    A House United Screening, Braver Angels San Diego Alliance

    Host Organization: San Diego Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Encinitas Community and Senior Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas

    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 know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: More government regulation is needed to fix NYC’s housing crisis

    Host Organization: New York City Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    The Comedy Cellar at Village Underground 130 W 3rd St, New York City

    Note: The venue has a two drink/food item minimum Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: More government regulation is needed to fix NYC’s housing crisis 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 […]

    MoCo Alliance monthly meeting: AI

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Kensington Park Library 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington

    Montgomery County Monthly Alliance Meeting: Should the government regulate the development of AI? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    BA Vancouver WA Satellite – Monthly Meeting

    BA Vancouver WA Satellite – Monthly Meeting

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

    Local Focus: Vancouver and greater Clark County WA Join us monthly as we bring together Vancouver WA and Clark County neighbors to discuss current issues shaping the local community. These gatherings prioritize respectful conversation over debate. Participants get a chance to listen to perspectives different from their own and find common ground on timely local […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves and Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Idaho Solutions , Southern Idaho Republican Women , Twin Falls County Democrat Central Committee
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: In-person
    Magic Valley Arts Council Sligar Auditorium 195 River Vista Place, Twin Falls

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. Political differences don’t have to divide us. This combined workshop will help you look at your own reactions to political differences while developing practical skills for having more productive conversations with people who see things differently. Depolarizing Ourselves explores our own “inner polarizer”—how we may stereotype, […]

    Practical, Effective Ways to Make Connections with School Districts

    Host Organization: BA National - Braver Education
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Come hear Kate Christensen, an amazing alliance chair from San Luis Obispo, who has made great connections with school districts resulting in workshops.  She has great strategies for introducing Braver Angels to special groups.  Her ideas are practical and effective.  While this meeting is designed for our Braver Ed Liaisons, many others might want to hear […]