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Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop: This workshop is for political liberals who are surrounded by conservatives in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. This free 3-hour on-line workshop is […]
A few decades ago, public schools were not very controversial. They taught the vast majority of American children at the time to read and write; a high school diploma meant you were ready to enter the workforce (unless you went off to college), and how to make sure everyone got there was a concern of […]
Local Focus: New Hampshire Russian troops invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The ensuing year has seen sharp divisions of opinion around US military spending for the war, especially with regard to the national debt. Other topics include the violation of international law and the potential threat to the world's democracies. How do Granite Staters feel […]
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels There’s nothing like a good story to bring people closer together. This month, Central/Eastern Washington Alliance will be hosting a virtual gathering for a special kind of storytelling. The 20 members and friends of Braver Angels who directly participate will be reading their personal statements of […]
Panel Discussion - guest speakers from the Chinese American community will reveal the diversity of views across Chinese American Voters.
Members of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.
Local Focus: Minnesota Braver Angels Meeting of Minnesota Braver Angels to hear about recent progress and upcoming initiatives. Members and subscribers will also get acquainted and provide feedback through small group discussions.
Local Focus: Minnesota residents This is a semi-annual meeting for all Braver Angels members in Minnesota and the general public. This meeting includes two guest speakers and some interactive questions and discussions designed to refresh and gain new ways to use some BA skills. Also, there will be updates to BA MN activities and opportunities.
Trust Me is an hour-long 2022 documentary about social media. It explores human nature, information technology, and the drawbacks with how we currently interact with social media. It covers emotional stories interwoven with science and expert interviews, and discusses how we can educate students on appropriate ways to consume and share media. Links to view the […]
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Corporations driven only by profit are immoral" ." 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 […]
In America, we have always had different ideas and opinions; that’s not going to change. However, we can arrive at mutual understanding if not agreement. This event offers three skills to assist you with mutual understanding, including practice sessions. Please join us for an engaging look at mutual understanding.
Restricted Attendance: Restricted to personalized invites only. 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 support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free three hour workshop teaches participants: How […]
Monthly Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Local Focus: New York 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 […]
Do we really have effective conversations about climate change? Political affiliation is the best single predictor of our viewpoints on climate change and yet, climate change impacts all of us, regardless of our political affiliation. Learning how to talk about climate change with our family, friends, and neighbors is good practice for learning how to […]
Local Focus: Washington State Policing and Police Reform: What's gone well, and what hasn't gone well in the past couple of years?
We will hear from Unify America on their College Challenge: how they pair up college students with different political views for bridging conversations.
Note: This event is to be attended online at 7pm Central European Time/ 1pm EST Join us for a lively 2 hour long discussion on Conservatism by Jerry Muller At a time when the label “conservative” is indiscriminately applied to fundamentalists, populists, libertarians, fascists, and the advocates of one or another orthodoxy, this volume offers […]
Local Focus: Massachusetts
Note: This event will be held online. 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 […]
Monthly 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
Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Trustworthy Elections. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […]
About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into […]
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. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs […]
Book discussion: In Search of Braver Angels: Getting Along Together in Troubled Times, by David Blankenhorn. Join Braver Angels president David Blankenhorn for a live discussion of his recent book. Can our American experiment in ordered liberty survive our current afflictions of vanishing social trust and escalating political rancor? David Blankenhorn writes: “Every page of […]
A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]
Local 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 […]
Local Focus: Colorado de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. Resolution: Coloradoans’ right to access medical aid in dying should take precedence over healthcare system policies and providers’ personal values. Yes or No, […]
Local 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 […]
Braver Angels Snohomish County Alliance works with Braver Angels National through its Youth-Inspired, Family-centered Approach to Depolarizing America. Although much of our programming is Afrocentric, as our work is rooted in the necessity of unifying and amplifying underrepresented ethnic minorities in both Braver Angels and America, we welcome all to these conversations. Race relations and […]
