Members Meeting – BA MN Local Alliance Event
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: MN Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: BA member Local Focus: Minnesota Monthly meeting of MN Braver Angels members
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Members Meeting – Depolarization Diaries: Experiences from the Forward Party
Host Organization: Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance State/Region: WV Setting: OnlineWe will hear from an organizer with the new Forward Party on experiences with building a new political party that is appealing to both reds and blues.
SouthWest Ohio Alliance Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Springboro Municipal Building, Community Room 320 W Central Ave, SpringboroLocal Focus: South West Ohio SouthWest Ohio Alliance Meeting
Film Discussion – “A Tale of Three Chinatowns”
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online US"A Tale of Three Chinatowns" is an 85-minute, 2021 documentary that explores the survival of three urban ethnic neighborhoods, examining the forces altering each community and the challenges that go with them. It discusses why Chinatown in Chicago is thriving, the one in Washington, D.C. experienced “Disneyfication,” and the Boston Chinatown finds itself in between. […]
Depolarizing Within – ONLINE
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMuch 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 support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free three hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own […]
Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON
State/Region: IN Setting: In-person Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, BloomingtonCommunication 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 […]
Members Meeting – MN West Suburban Alliance Meet & Greet
Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Luce Line Brewery 12901 16th Ave N, PlymouthLocal Focus: West Suburban Braver Angels Alliance—MSP (WSA-MSP), local members and subscribers As co-chairs of the new West Suburban Braver Angels Alliance—MSP (WSA-MSP), we want to invite our local members and subscribers to a Meet & Greet in January. Meet & Greet will provide an opportunity for people who are interested in or are a part […]
“What’s Bugging You?”
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: NH Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Granite-staters, New Englanders and beyond willing to listen and speak on potentially-polarizing political issues relying on the Braver Angels ground rules. To kick off our 2023 events, BA NH members have organized an open forum for folks to bring their thoughts about polarizing political issues to the BA NH table. We want to […]
Braver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineMonthly meeting for Angels of Color Caucus members and the greater Braver Angels Community. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: OnlineThis event is organized by the OR alliance but is open to a national audience. About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships […]
Braver Angels Event Organizer Boot Camp
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USThis is a live, online training for prospective Organizers, and an update for experienced Organizers, but all Braver Angels Leaders and Volunteers are welcome! There will be different topics covered each hour so you can choose to attend some or all of those. The four hours that cover the steps from the Step-by-Step Guide reflect […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance State/Region: CA Setting: In-person Private home Address will be provided after registration confirmation, Laguna WoodsNote: This event is to be attended in person. Please join us for a workshop 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. Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political […]
Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT State/Region: CT Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Connecticut Learn about how citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum are coming together to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too. Bring your questions and enthusiasm. Feel free to join us for Part 1 and/or Part 2, based on your interest: 7:00PM ET — Part 1: For […]
Alliance Discussion: Book Bans in Public Schools
Host Organization: Lancaster County Alliance State/Region: PA Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: Braver Angels members in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties, PA Local Focus: Braver Angels members in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties, PA Learn to know fellow alliance members and practice your Braver Angels skills in a respectful conversation about this controversial topic.
Being Red in a Blue Environment
Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe Setting: OnlineThis free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. This workshop is a free event brought to you […]
Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person
Partner Org(s): Rotary Club of Fort Collins "Breakfast" State/Region: CO Setting: In-person Fort Collins Senior Center Prairie Sage 3 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort CollinsRestricted Attendance: Rotarians including partners 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 the importance of […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: OnlineThis event is organized by the OR alliance but is open to a national audience. About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships […]
Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: MI Setting: In-person St. George Episcopal Church 801 East Commerce Street, MilfordLocal Focus: Michigan(Southeast) 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, […]
Ambassador Outreach
Host Organization: Southern California Super Alliance State/Region: CA Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: The counties of San Bernadino and Riverside, including Greater Palm Springs Getting Past the Past and Moving Forward as a Country: Crossing that divide through depolarization with Braver Angels Do you feel moved to help bring down the temperature of politics in our country? Here’s your chance! Please join us for an introduction […]
Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – ONLINE
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineThere's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]
We the People’s Forum: We The People Forum: Should social media users have a 1st Amendment rights on private media platforms?
Host Organization: BA National - We the People's Forum State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online US** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Washington State A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State. Have you ever told someone about Braver Angels and they seem pretty interested until you suggest a 4-hour workshop on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you… Join us for an informal meet and greet and […]
An Introduction to Depolarization with Braver Angels
Host Organization: BA National - Partnerships Partner Org(s): Bridging Divides - El Dorado County - A Braver Partner State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USLocal Focus: El Dorado County, California In our 90-minute Zoom session, participants will get the latest news about the "Bridging Divides - El Dorado" project in partnership with the Braver Angels' "Braver Partner" initiative. You will learn about Braver Angels via featured panelists and their national work to unite people with diverse political perspectives. You […]
Members Meeting – Central/Eastern WA monthly Program meeting
Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
Book Discussion – “The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy” by Gehl and Porter.
Host Organization: Braver Angels Library State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineBook discussion: The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy, by Katherine M. Gehl & Michael E. Porter (2020). The authors argue that the two parties constitute an unhealthy duopoly over the U.S. electoral and legislative processes, and propose reforms to break that duopoly. ** This event is open […]
Film Discussion – Black Boys
Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance Partner Org(s): League TV Network, BWC Community Outreach State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineThis is a virtual Documentary Discussion series that highlights insidious policies and practices that have caused systemic harm to Black Americans and other people of color. Conversations led by members of the Angels of Color Caucus with a purposeful intent to promote mutual understanding and healing the racial divide. Disclosure: This is a free event […]
Film Discussion – What Killed Michael Brown?
Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance Partner Org(s): League TV Network, BWC Community Outreach State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineWhat Killed Michael Brown? from ManOfSteeleProductions on Vimeo. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Greater Minneapolis Alliance: Free Speech on Campus – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Southdale Public Library (Hennepin County) 7001 York Ave S, EdinaOpen meeting to become more informed about the controversy over freedom of speech in academic communities. Expert description of recent incidents followed by discussion.
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National Debate: Cross-party Relationships
Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineJoin Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Don't date outside the party." Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas Partner Org(s): Center for Peace Victoria State/Region: TX Setting: In-person First United Methodist Church Victoria, TX 407 N. Bridge Street, VictoriaLocal Focus: Victoria, TX 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 […]
