Events calendar
Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineJoin 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 and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating.
Red/Blue Workshop – 3 Hour Short Form
Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance State/Region: CA Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Southern California, but all are welcome. The Southern California Alliance of Braver Angels invites you to a Short- Form Red/Blue Workshop. We are bringing together Republican or conservative-leaning citizens and Democratic or liberal-leaning citizens for structured conversations focused on bridging the divide between those on opposite sides of the political aisle. Two moderators, […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
Host Organization: Braver Angels Ohio State/Region: OH Setting: OnlineAbout this Event Local Focus: Ohio Note: Required to register / attend both Session 1 May 15th & Session 2 May 22nd 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, […]
Families & Politics
Host Organization: Braver Angels Michigan State/Region: MI Setting: Online** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org 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 […]
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid
Host Organization: Braver Angels Nebraska State/Region: NE Setting: HybridThere'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 […]
Depolarizing Conversations About Race
Host Organization: Braver Angels National State/Region: - NationalWhy we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Session 2
Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Workshops Alliance State/Region: UTLocal Focus: Utah Please join us for the second session of an intensive online 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. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand […]
Families & Politics
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region Partner Org(s): St. Vincent de Paul Church, Albany State/Region: NYLocal Focus: Albany, New York 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 […]
Depolarizing Conversations About Race – Open to the public. All are welcome!
Host Organization: North Texas Alliance State/Region: TXHosted by Critical Conversations on Race Group at Suncreek United Methodist Church in partnership with Braver Angels - North Texas Alliance About this Event Why this workshop is needed Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to […]
Book Discussion – Book Discussion “Them” by Ben Sasse Session 2
Host Organization: Montana-Wyoming Braver Angels Alliance Partner Org(s): Wyoming Tribune Eagle State/Region: MT Setting: Online"Them: Why We Hate Each Other and How to Heal," by Ben Sasse ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid
Host Organization: Braver Angels Oregon State/Region: OR Setting: Hybrid** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org There'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 […]
Cancelled – Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid
Host Organization: Braver Angels Michigan Partner Org(s): Rotary 6400 State/Region: MI Setting: HybridNote: This event has been CANCELLED. For information about other Braver Angels programs that may be of interest to you, go to BraverAngels.org/events Local Focus: Michigan There'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 […]
Book Discussion – Braver Angels Book Discussion: Dare To Lead
Host Organization: BA National - Library State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineDare to Lead Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Brené Brown ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
America’s Public Forum
Host Organization: BA National - APF State/Region: - National Setting: Online** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum. Thank you.
Rural Advisory Council Presentation/Discussion on Natural Resources
Online USJoin us for a fascinating discussion with the directors of the Collaborative Program in Natural Resources (CPNR) at the University of Wyoming Ruckelshaus Institute. Dr. Steve Smutko and Deb Kleinman will talk about how they use Braver Angel principles of civility on complicated natural resource issues.
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineJoin 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 and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating.
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
Host Organization: Braver Angels Ohio State/Region: OH Setting: OnlineAbout this Event Local Focus: Ohio Note: Required to register / attend both Session 1 May 15th & Session 2 May 22nd 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, […]
Depolarizing Within – Standard
Host Organization: Braver Angels National State/Region: - National Setting: Online** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org 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. […]
Depolarizing Conversations About Race
Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta State/Region: GA Setting: OnlineWhy we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 (TX – Braver Angels of Central Texas)
Setting: Online TX - Braver Angels of Central Texas TXPlease 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 […]
Members Meeting – Meeting of NJ Leaders
Host Organization: Braver Angels New Jersey State/Region: NJ Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: New Jersey Meeting of NJ BA Moderators, Organizers and Alliance Leaders
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid
Host Organization: Braver Angels Rhode Island State/Region: RI Setting: HybridLocal Focus: Rhode Island There'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, […]
Families & Politics
Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance Partner Org(s): Holy Spirit Lutheran Church State/Region: WA Setting: Online** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org 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 […]
Depolarizing Within – Standard
Host Organization: Braver Angels Idaho State/Region: IDMuch 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 […]
We the People’s Forum: How Can America’s Political System Work for the Working Class? (BA National)
Online USWe the People’s Forum is an online forum featuring everyday American voices working for a more unified America. "How Can We America’s Political System Work for the Working Class?" is the question our two speakers will address in this inaugural forum. Jason Clark, a working-class Black progressive Bernie Sanders supporter, and Lance Nickol, a working-class […]
BA Alliance meeting for 5th Congressional District members (Minneapolis) (MN – State)
State/Region: MN Setting: Online Online USRestricted Attendance: MN Congressional District #5 members only Local Focus: Minnesota's Congressional District #5 BA members who call Minnesota’s 5th congressional district home: sign up for the first BA Alliance meeting held specifically for those living in the 5th district. Build personal connections with BA members in our congressional district, share unique or high-interest topics […]
Debate – A Public Health Department for Lancaster County, PA?
Host Organization: Lancaster County Alliance State/Region: PA Setting: OnlineThe Braver Angels Lancaster County Alliance will debate online the following resolution regarding a public health department. RESOLVED: Lancaster County should establish a public health department. Local Focus: Lancaster County, PA ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Members Meeting (National) – Ambassadors monthly meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: Members who have attended an Ambassador Orientation.
National Coliseum Debate – Voting in America
Host Organization: BA National Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org America's voting laws have become a point of fierce and painful contention, with each side accusing the other of undermining democracy. The Democratic-led House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 1, a sweeping set of federal election reforms purporting to increase […]