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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 […]
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 the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Steven Wright, a Trump-supporting conservative, has been in the trucking industry for nearly 30 years. He wonders if truckers should go on strike to raise national awareness of the problems that he says truckers face. But while “trucking used to be a brotherhood,” he says, it’s no longer that way today. Michael Bravard, a liberal, […]
Local Focus: North Carolina 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 […]
Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are often dysfunctional and judgmental, 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 removing statues. Conversations flare up and […]
Local Focus: Minnesota 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 […]
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 […]
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.
Restricted Attendance: members of Cedar Ridge community Local Focus: Milwaukee, WI 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 […]
Restricted Attendance: Military Veterans Only, BA Members Join our first meeting as we start a nationwide alliance for military veterans. Discuss with other veterans your military experience and how it affects your view of the partisan divide.
Local Focus: Relevant to NY State Topic: This event will explore the topic of bail reform and the relationship of fairness, dangerousness, retention and bail amount, if any. An issue-focused discussion among citizens and public officials, centered on citizen deliberations. About this event Ordinary citizens’ trust in their leaders has eroded in recent years, as […]
Local Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance Meeting
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
Restricted Attendance: BA Members This 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. Within 24 […]
Local 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 […]
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 […]
A panel discussion on what it means to be "Purple" in our polarized political environment. Audience participation and questions will be welcome.
This 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 event is open to the media upon […]
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 […]
Local Focus: NYC, NY, CT, NJ.........on line connection also. “The Abortion Talks” Film Screening ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Restricted Attendance: Angels of Color Caucus and Red Caucus members only More Details to come.
True Story Theater’s mission is to promote social healing through theatre by building empathy, respect, and understanding in the honoring of true life stories. Volunteers from the audience are invited and helped to share what’s important in their lives. Actors listen deeply then spontaneously transform the stories into theater, portraying the heart of what they […]
Join us for an informative evening with Braver Angels. Learn what we are doing to depolarize America and find out how you can get involved. This presentation will be approximately 25 minutes long with an opportunity to ask questions.
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 […]
A Braver Angels Abroad Europe book discussion on Jonathan Haidt's The Righteous Mind
Local Focus: Cheyenne and Southeast Wyoming Sharing stories and discussion with guided questions to better understand perspectives related to ethnic bias as well as positive experiences across ethnic lines, with the goal of improving relations among ethnic groups, particularly in Laramie County.
Restricted Attendance: Have completed at least one BA workshop Local Focus: Minnesota BA MN members will discuss the rural-urban rift and stereotypes about rural and urban residents.
