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Event Series America’s Public Forum

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.  

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: MN BA State Alliance
Partner Org(s): Dakota County Library System
State/Region: MN
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 […]

Community Debate – National Debate: COVID Vaccine Mandates

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
Setting: Online

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. About this Event Join Braver Angels Thurs Oct 14 @ 8 pm EST to experience a debate on the topic: Resolved: COVID vaccines should be mandated […]

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver
State/Region: CO
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Colorado 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 and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop

State/Region: OH
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Ohio 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, and […]

Coffee with Madam Chair

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
Setting: Online
Online US

Having made some new friends in the Braver Angels national debate, join Debate Chair Cynthia O'Brien for a less structured conversation where we can get to know each other a bit better. Limited to 20 attenders. Bring your favorite beverage. Dogs and ukuleles welcome. 10 am PACIFIC time, 1 pm ET. Zoom link will be […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters in Huntsville
State/Region: AL
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: League of Women Voters Local Focus: Alabama 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 […]

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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.

Red Leaning Workshop: Skills for Bridging the Political Divide

State/Region: PA
Setting: Online
Online US

This free workshop is for red-leaning attendees (i.e, people who lean conservative philosophically or tend to vote for Republicans) who are interested in having better conversations with people on the other side of the political aisle. You will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Blue Leaning Workshop: Skills for Bridging the Divide

State/Region: PA
Setting: Online
Online US

This free workshop is for blue-leaning attendees (i.e, people who lean liberal philosophically or tend to vote for Democrats) who are interested in having better conversations with people on the other side of the political aisle. You will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Members Meeting – MN Braver Angels Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: MN BA State Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Minnesota ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Event Series America’s Public Forum

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.  

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greenfield
Partner Org(s): Braver Angels Pioneer Valley
State/Region: MA
Setting: Online

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 and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Schedule In […]

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

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

Local Focus: Licking County, Ohio 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 and find common ground through listening and learning rather than […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: For Residents of Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA Local Focus: Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA 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 […]

“Common Ground” Workshop – Healthcare

Host Organization: North Texas Alliance
State/Region: TX
Setting: Online
Online US

Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Single Issue eXchange (SIX) Healthcare - Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into the U.S. Healthcare system to understand both sides' point of view and develop mutually acceptable solutions to improve our current system.. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives […]

Making Your Vote Count: How Voting Methods Affect Election Outcomes

Host Organization: Wyoming Montana Braver Angels Alliance
Partner Org(s): Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Wyoming League of Women Voters
State/Region: MT
Setting: Online
Online US

Educational presentation ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Community Debate – Braver Angels Debate

Host Organization: MN BA State Alliance
Partner Org(s): Great River Regional Library/Delano
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online
Online US

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. About this Event Resolved: The Delano School Board should ban teaching or promoting any theory or concept that holds social problems are created by racist or […]

Orientation for Prospective or New Braver Angels Workshop Organizers

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

New and Prospective Organizer Orientation Meeting This meeting is for new and prospective organizers and takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm EST. At the orientations, we explain the responsibilities and rewards of being an organizer, answer questions, and show newcomers how to navigate the website to access helpful resources. ** […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Host Organization: MN BA State Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

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 […]

Roe v. Wade: Constitutional Ruling or Judicial Overreach that Should be Overturned?

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online
Online US

Like any human institution, the Supreme Court is fallible. Over the years, it has reversed itself (150 to 300 times depending on partial or full overturning). The most famous and universally supported reversal was Brown v. Board of Education overturning the "separate but equal" 1896 ruling of Plessy v Ferguson. Many conservative scholars, including what […]

Event Series America’s Public Forum

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.  

BACT Constitution Study Group: 11th & 12th Amendments

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Previous participation in a BA workshop (Red / Blue, Skills, etc.) preferred but not required We all know we should know the U.S. Constitution. But how long has it been since we actually read it? Have we ever read it? And when we do read it, how much do we think about it? […]

Coliseum Debate – National Debate: Resolved: America should stop nation building.

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
Setting: Online
Online US

Join Braver Angels Thurs Oct 28 @ 8 pm EST to experience a debate on the topic: “Resolved: America should stop nation building.” Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-debate-americas-interventions-abroad-registration-190523991387

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greenfield
Partner Org(s): Braver Angels Pioneer Valley
State/Region: MA
Setting: Online

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 and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Schedule In […]

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

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

Local Focus: Licking County, Ohio 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 and find common ground through listening and learning rather than […]

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