Ambassador Outreach
Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance State/Region: IL Setting: In-person Freedom Hall 349 W Birchwood, Morton* Restricted Attendance: This presentation is for the Morton Rotary Club Introducing Braver Angels
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Events calendar
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Events
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 Conversations
Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg State/Region: PA Setting: In-person McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, BerwickPlease 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.
Shooting and Safety Camp
Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance State/Region: UT Setting: In-person North Springs Shooting Range 5245 S. 8000 W, Price* Restricted Attendance: Maximum 20 people, preference to Braver Angels members. No children. *Local Focus: Price, UT Overnight at North Springs Shooting Range near Price, Utah. Come shoot with us, and talk about what guns mean to you. Ever wondered what you’d do if someone’s gun fell at your feet? Day 1: Learn how to […]
Alliance Discussion Gathering
Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range State/Region: CO Setting: In-person Timberline Church 2908 S Timberline Rd, Ft CollinsMonthly Member Meeting/Discussion
Tucson Monthly Alliance Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance State/Region: AZ Setting: Online Online USTucson Monthly Alliance Meeting
Alliance Discussion Gathering
Host Organization: Ames Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: IA Setting: Hybrid Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, AmesPriced out, Regulated out or Brought Out? Why is it so difficult to afford a home and who is responsible? Some blame landlords, developers, corporations and Wall Street investors. Others blame zoning laws, property taxes, government regulations and permit delays. Congress recently passed the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, combining regulatory reform, housing […]
Tarrant County Alliance Meeting – Open to the Public
Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tarrant County State/Region: TX Setting: Hybrid Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr, Fort Worth** Local Focus: Tarrant County and the surrounding area Join us in person or by Zoom for our 2026 Kick-off Meeting! Location Details: Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76109 Note: Look for the Braver Angels signage at the WEST entrance of the campus. If interested in joining via Zoom: https://zoom.braverangels.org/5709 Email tarrant-county@braverangels.org […]
Current Events Discussion
Host Organization: North Carolina Triad Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Southend Brewing 117B W, Lewis St., GreensboroWe will have small group discussions of three possible topics: 1. The End of DEI: Are We Better or Worse For It? 2. The Rise of Democratic Socialism: Communism-Lite or Socially-Responsible Capitalism? 3. Christianity in Public Schools: Moral Education or Indoctrination? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Depolarizing Ourselves
Host Organization: Kitsap County Braver Angels State/Region: WA Setting: In-person Cedars Church 8553 NE Day Rd, Bainbridge IslandNOTE: This event is a very abbreviated version of Braver Angels' Depolarizing Ourselves for Unitarian Universalist service's message. Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, […]
Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge State/Region: LA Setting: In-person South Branch Library, East Baton Rouge Parish Library System 2210 Glasgow Avenue, Baton RougeLocal Focus: Baton Rouge, LA Each month, the Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance meets to take on topics of local interesting, including invited guests, debates, and workshops. Previous topics have included immigration, tourism, LA GATOR vouchers, and depolarization. In some months, the meeting may move to a different Sunday based on holidays, such as Mother's […]
Depolarizing Ourselves
Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group Partner Org(s): Prince of Peace Lutheran Church State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 101 South Lebanon Road, LovelandNote: This free* event is to be attended in person. Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This […]
Meeting/Debate Planning
Host Organization: State State/Region: NY Setting: Online Online USWNY Proto-Alliance Meeting and Debate Dry Run
Braver Angels Equality Caucus (LGBTQ, allies, concerned participants) Monthly Online Meeting. Discussion for August: Centering Bisexual Voices
Host Organization: BA National Setting: Online Online USRestricted Attendance: We welcome all signed up members of the Equality Caucus who will receive the Zoom meeting invitation. Monthly online meeting of Braver Angels Equality Caucus ( LGBTQ, allies, and concerned participants in the Braver Angels way)
Braver Angels Southeast Florida: Meet and Greet
Host Organization: State State/Region: FL Setting: In-person Brooklyn Water Bagel 22191 Powerline Rd, Boca RatonLocal Focus: Southeast Florida Braver Angels Southeast Florida: Meet and Greet A few of us involved with Braver Angels in Southeast Florida would love to meet in person. We're planning an informal, low-key gathering for anyone interested in bridging divides and having good-faith conversations across political differences. No agenda, no pressure — just coffee, bagels, […]
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 outside table with BA posters.
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley State/Region: NY Setting: In-person Elting Memorial LIbrary 93 Main Street, New PaltzNote: 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 […]
Featured
National Community Debate – Resolved: Government should incentivize child rearing
Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USJoin Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Government should incentivize child rearing Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Come join us for this free National Debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will […]
Monthly Nashville Alliance Meeting (Virtual)
Host Organization: Braver Angels Nashville State/Region: TN Setting: Online Online US* Local Focus: Nashville, TN Area Join us for our monthly Nashville Braver Angels lunchtime gathering—an open, welcoming space where neighbors come together to practice Courageous Citizenship. Each month, we explore timely topics around bridging political divides, strengthening community trust, and building the skills that help us stay connected even when we disagree. You’ll meet […]
Alliance Discussion Gathering
Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: In-person BG's Food Cartel 4250 SW Rose Biggi Ave., Beaverton** Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties Practice your depolarizing conversation skills in a Braver Angels casual meet-up, while supporting local businesses. Look for our signs at one of the picnic tables (we will be outside, so be prepared for the weather).
Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels of Portland State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, PortlandLocal 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
Host Organization: State State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, PortlandJoin 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 or individual discussions, while supporting our host with your patronage. This event is open to everyone and there is no registration needed, simply show up! […]
Portland Metro Alliance Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels of Portland State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, PortlandPortland Metro Alliance Monthly Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Alliance/Members Meeting – Idaho State Alliance Monthly Meeting (ID – State)
Host Organization: State State/Region: ID Setting: OnlineJoin Idaho Braver Angels for our monthly state-wide meeting to learn about activities, get to know others in Idaho working on depolarization, and practice skills in speaking and listening according to Braver Angels principles. The meeting program lasts an hour with an optional 30 minutes of additional hang out time
Resolved: Democratic Socialism would decrease prosperity in the U.S.
Host Organization: Central NC Alliance State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Holy Infant Catholic Church 5000 Southpark Dr., DurhamJoin Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Democratic Socialism would decrease prosperity in the U.S. 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 Debate, where participants from across the ideological spectrum […]
Debate Volunteer Forum
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USAre you a Braver Angels Debate volunteer or volunteer-in-training? If so, join us for the next Braver Angels Debate Volunteer Forum. This space will be an opportunity for Debate volunteers and volunteers-in-training to connect and learn from one another and other BA leaders!
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!
Braver Angels of Georgia Monthly Discussion Topic: Beyond the Red and Blue
Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta State/Region: GA Setting: Online Online USLocal Focus: Georgia State Politics Michael Baharaeen will present on the newest edition of Pew Research's political typology study (which they call "Beyond Red vs. Blue").
Civic Conversations
Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg State/Region: PA Setting: In-person McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, BerwickPlease 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.
Jefferson County Fair
Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: In-person Jefferson County Fairgrounds 4907 Landes Street, Port TownsendNorth Olympic Peninsula Braver Angels will have a booth at the Jefferson County Fair. more information at: https://jeffcofairgrounds.org/about-the-fair/ ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org