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State/Region: MN

Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Open House

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
The Market at Malcom Yards 501 30th Ave SE, Minneapolis

Are you concerned about the way family and friends are dismissing each other over politics? Come to Braver Angels' open house, eat, drink and meet other Minneapolis area residents, from the right and left, who want to build understanding across partisan divides to improve their way of life. Leaders of the Greater Minneapolis Alliance will […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance Meeting – Role of Government Discussion – In Person

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Davanni's 3015 Harbor Ln N, Plymouth

From the inception of our nation the Role of Government has been continually discussed, debated, legislated, and re-engineered and reformed again and again. Each generation of Americans seeks to answer the question, “What’s the proper role of government?” and seeks to shape it to most effectively serve its needs. Some believe government is trying to […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Country Inn & Suites 6003 Hudson Road, Woodbury

Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): St. John's Episcopal Church
State/Region: MN
St. John's Episcopal Church 1111 Cooper Ave. So., St. Cloud

Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Braver Angels Informational Chat – In Person

Partner Org(s): MN Congressional Districts 4 & 8
State/Region: MN
Bearaboo Coffee 1005 Stanley Ave, Cloquet

Local Focus: Northern Minnesota This event is an open invitation to the community to find out how to bring Braver Angels to Northern Minnesota ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Lake Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists 24575 Glen Road, Excelsior/Shorewood

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be 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 support the […]

Book Discussion – The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don’t

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Ridgedale Library Room 174 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka

You are invited to read The Scout Mindset, by Julia Galef, and join West Suburban Alliance members for an in-person discussion of the book. Please register using the link below. The venue is the Ridgedale Library in the Ladyslipper room.

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Moderator Training Support Group – Online

State/Region: MN

Local Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will […]

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Ambassador Training Support and Discussion Group – Online

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN

Local Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA […]

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Session 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Country Inn & Suites 6003 Hudson Road, Woodbury

Go further in the search for common ground by asking sincere questions of understanding, and getting real answers. About this event Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: MN - State
State/Region: MN
Faribault Chamber of Commerce 530 Wilson Ave NW, Faribault

Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive, in-person workshop in two sessions that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting […]

Ambassador Outreach (MN Congressional Districts 4 & 8)

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 4 & 8
State/Region: MN
Ely Senior Center 27 S 1st Ave E, Ely

Learn about creating a Braver Angels Alliance in Ely. The goals are to find common ground, to disagree respectfully without trying to change others’ minds, and to learn the tools to reach across the divide through workshops, debates, and teachings. Join us in this growing national effort to support Americans in bridging the partisan divide. […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better about Politics

Host Organization: MN - State
State/Region: MN
Ramsey County Library - Shoreview 4560 Victoria St N, Shoreview

In our current polarized political environment, many people avoid or dread political conversations with friends or family members whose politics differ from their own. They worry, rightly so, that any attempts at political discussions will devolve into arguments and acrimony and result in hurt feelings or anger. This Braver Angels workshop teaches skills for having […]

Film Discussion – Braver Angels: Reuniting America

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant 1240 Frontage Road W, Stillwater

Local Focus: Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides of the political spectrum. We'll be discussing the film Braver Angels: Reuniting America. Tired of […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Ely MN Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 4 & 8
State/Region: MN
Ely Senior Center 27 S 1st Ave E, Ely

The newly formed Ely MN Alliance will meet to discuss a Braver Angels interview with Jonathan Haidt, “The struggle between ‘for’ and ‘against’ is the mind’s worst disease.” After registering, you will receive a link to the interview to watch before attending the in-person meeting. * This event is open to the media upon approval. […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance 1st Anniversary Meet and Greet!

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies 3015 Harbor Lane N, Plymouth

West Suburban Alliance 1st Anniversary Meet & Greet January 24, 2024 It's all about relationships... whether you lean blue or red, we're fellow Americans and neighbors. Join some of your fellow citizens to celebrate the First Anniversary West Suburban Alliance Braver Angels at a Meet & Greet on Wednesday, January 24th, from 5:30--7:00 pm at […]

Improving Education: A Discussion with TakeCharge Minnesota

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
Partner Org(s): Racial Equity and Justice, St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
State/Region: MN
St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral 519 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis

Local Focus: Minnesota A presentation by TakeCharge MN on "improving education." The presentation will be followed by Q+A. The goal of the event is to foster full understanding of divergent views on public school policy and practice. Co-sponsored by Racial Equity and Justice, St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral.

Skills for Bridging the Divide — IN PERSON

Host Organization: MN - State
Partner Org(s): Centennial Independent School District #12
State/Region: MN
Centennial Elementary School - Room 30 Little Theater 4657 North Rd., Circle Pines

Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Ambassador Outreach

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 4 & 8
State/Region: MN
Bent Paddle Brewery 1832 West Michigan Street, Duluth

Local Focus: Northern Minnesota Introductory presentation with Reuniting America movie. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Talking Sense Workshop

Host Organization: MN - State
State/Region: MN
Woodbury's Central Park - Valley Creek Rooms 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury

During what promises to be a divisive election year, MPR News and the nonprofit organization Braver Angels are partnering to create Talking Sense, an online and in- person platform to help Minnesotans have hard conversations better. On Wednesday, February 27th, we will host an in-person event at Valley Creek Rooms at Central Park in Woodbury, MN, at 6 pm. […]

Book Discussion – A Conflict of Visions, by Thomas Sowell

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Ridgedale Library - Ladyslipper Room 275 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka

Please read and join us to discuss: A Conflict of Visions, by Thomas Sowell.

Skills For Conversations About Public Policy & Race

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Owatonna High School 1455 SE 18th Street, Owatonna

For Reds, Blues, and Others Improve skills for listening to others and expressing your own views on race leading to more productive conversations. Note: This event is to be attended in person. The red/blue divide makes it hard for Americans of all races to reason together and find common ground on important policy issues related […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Ridgedale Library - room 172 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka

Braver Angels Alliance Meeting - Rapid 1:1 Conversations You’ll have the opportunity to take turns having a brief safe structured conversation with another member, followed by time to reflect together on commonalities. There should be time for up to 3 such conversations with different members. It's a great way to get to know each other […]

Ambassador Outreach – Online

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Online US

Local Focus: Rochester MN, Southern Minnesota, Minnesota Congressional District #1 Join us as we dive into the heart of Braver Angels' mission and impact in the Rochester area and Minnesota's 1st Congressional District as we unveil our plans to amplify the Braver Angels presence in Southern Minnesota. Learn about upcoming Braver Angels events that promise […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Jerry's Foods 7760 Hargis Pkwy, Woodbury

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 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 […]

Ambassador Outreach – What is your “red line”?

Host Organization: Northern MN Alliance
State/Region: MN
Bent Paddle Brewery 1832 West Michigan Street, Duluth

What is your "red line"? Podcast discussion. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Minnesota Public Radio News and University of Minnesota Rochester
State/Region: MN
Chateau Theater 15 1st St SE, Rochester

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 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 […]

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