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Depolarizing Within – In Person

Partner Org(s): The Grove United Methodist Church
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
The Grove United Methodist Church 7465 Steppleview Road, Woodbury

Local Focus: Woodbury, Minnesota 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
Partner Org(s): Garden Home Community Library
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Garden Home Community Library 7475 SW Oleson Rd, Portland

A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive 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 […]

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 ALL DAY – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Wright Memorial Public Library 1776 Far Hills Ave., Dayton

Local Focus: Southwest Ohio A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured […]

Fostering Connections and Building Community through Story Exchange – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
Partner Org(s): Narrative 4
State/Region: IN
Setting: In-person
Monroe County Public Library - Ellettsville Branch 600 W. Temperance Street, Meeting Room B, Ellettsville

Restricted Attendance: All Braver Angels members who are able to attend in-person are welcome to register. Local Focus: This is an in-person workshop located near Bloomington, Indiana. The South-Central Indiana Braver Angels Alliance is sponsoring this in-person workshop presented by Narrative 4 (N4), a global nonprofit that uses storytelling and the arts to foster connection […]

Crossing the Continental Divide – A Braver Angels National Presentation

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During the workshop, participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver Angels’ Red/Blue workshop in action Gain knowledge about how to have better conversations […]

Event Series Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly

Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
State/Region: IN
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Attendees should have completed a BA workshop that has introduced them to skills for discussing topics with the opposite color Local Focus: South Central Indiana Alliance Each month the SC Indiana Alliance tackles a topic of current interest to Reds and Blues. Ping one of us for this month's topic or workshop.

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: GA
Setting: In-person
Cathedral of St. Phillip, Gould Room 2744 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta

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 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 […]

Braver Angels DC Alliance Fall Social and Debate (In Person)

Host Organization: Braver Angels DC Alliance
State/Region: DC
Setting: In-person
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium 5200 Glover Road Northwest, Washington

Join your fellow DC-Area Braver Angels folks and friends for a friendly grill out in the lovely Rock Creek Park and stick around for a lively and humorous debate -- Resolved: Halloween is sacred. We will have your basic hot dogs and hamburgers (or veggie burgers as the case may be), but please bring any […]

Depolarizing Within – Online

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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 to be more aware of their own "inner […]

An Evening with Francis Collins, Former NIH Director

Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
State/Region: AZ
Setting: Online

Dr. Frances Collins will be delivering a live online presentation examining the breakdown in communication that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and what we can learn from it going forward. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – October 2023

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Crossroads Church - Oakley 3500 Madison Rd, Cincinnati

We will debate the following resolution: Resolved: Human induced climate change is a global crisis requiring immediate drastic action to avoid dire economic and social impacts. Note that Braver Angels debates are a special format that encourages EVERYONE TO SPEAK or ask questions, ENSURES CIVILTIY in disagreement, and strives for learning and better understanding. The […]

Event Series Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

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 […]

Event Series Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Open House

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
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 […]

Local Community Debate – NYC Debate – “Resolved: Smash the Patriarchy” – In Person

Partner Org(s): New York Young Republicans - Arts Caucus; Woodhull Freedom Foundation
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Comedy Cellar Village Underground 130 W 3rd St, New York

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. Local Focus: New York City About this Event Resolved: "Smash the Patriarchy" Are you ready to bridge the partisan divide? Braver Angels is coming to New […]

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

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
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 […]

Event Series Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
State/Region: CT
Setting: Online

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 […]

Help us shape a new initiative – the “Don’t be a Jerk” pledge – Online

State/Region: WA
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Washington State Focus One of our volunteers proposed a new idea for Braver Angels, and Washington State is testing it out. The idea is: Let's take a new pledge – the “Don’t be a Jerk” pledge. Taking the pledge means that you pledge to have respectful conversations, to avoid stereotyping and exaggeration. That’s […]

Family & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
Setting: Online

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 […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]

Managing Difficult Conversations – IN-PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): NC School of Government
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Central Pines Regional Council 4307 Emperor Blvd., Durham

Local Focus: Elected Officials of the State of North Carolina A Braver Politics Workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations w/ constituents across divides & helps you find common ground. Note: This event is to be attended in person. Elected officials and staff frequently communicate with constituents and colleagues with different points of view. […]

Debate Chair Training

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Signed up for Rise For America Campaign, Completed Debate Chair E-Course, Attended Debate Chair Q&A Session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The next step is getting live practice. Join […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Roxborough Holdings - Old Grafton Elementary School Babcock Lake Rd / Rte 2 Intersection, Grafton

Local Focus: Capital Region of New York State, Berkshire County MA, Southern Vermont   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 […]

Red/Blue – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
University of Cincinnati at Blue Ash 9555 Plainfield Rd., Blue Ash

Local Focus: Cincinnati OH 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 […]

Volunteer with us to Support the Cape Fear Buddy Walk for the National Down Syndrome Society

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Belville Riverwalk Park 580 River Road Southeast, Belville

Local Focus: Wilmington NC and surrounding areas Volunteer with us at the Buddy Walk for Coastal BUDS to support local individuals with Down Syndrome and their families - Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington NC

California taxes and regulation: Is the state driving businesses away?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Local Focus: California Are California’s tax rates and the state regulatory burden driving businesses out of California? Recent headlines describe a business and population exodus from California, and the environment created by the state government is a frequent target of blame. In fact, California’s economy continues to be significantly larger than any other state and […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): St. John's Episcopal Church
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
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 […]

Common Ground for Ensuring Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
Setting: In-person
Cleveland Park Library (Meeting Rm 2 and 2nd Fl Conf Rm) 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - to discuss what election rules […]

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