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An Introduction to Depolarization with Braver Angels

Host Organization: BA National - Partnerships
Partner Org(s): Bridging Divides - El Dorado County - A Braver Partner
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: El Dorado County, California In our 90-minute Zoom session, participants will get the latest news about the "Bridging Divides - El Dorado" project in partnership with the Braver Angels' "Braver Partner" initiative. You will learn about Braver Angels via featured panelists and their national work to unite people with diverse political perspectives. You […]

Book Discussion – “The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy” by Gehl and Porter.

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

Book discussion: The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy, by Katherine M. Gehl & Michael E. Porter (2020). The authors argue that the two parties constitute an unhealthy duopoly over the U.S. electoral and legislative processes, and propose reforms to break that duopoly. ** This event is open […]

Film Discussion – Black Boys

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
Partner Org(s): League TV Network, BWC Community Outreach
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

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. Disclosure: This is a free event […]

Film Discussion – What Killed Michael Brown?

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
Partner Org(s): League TV Network, BWC Community Outreach
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

  What Killed Michael Brown? from ManOfSteeleProductions on Vimeo. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

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National Debate: Cross-party Relationships

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

Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Don't date outside the party." 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 us what you […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels
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 […]

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.

Connecting Conversation: DACA Pro-Con

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

Restricted Attendance: Must have participated in a Braver Angels Workshop such as Skills for Bridging the Divide, Depolarizing Within, Family & Politics or Red/Blue. Braver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation about DACA, the policy that allows some unauthorized immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children to live and work legally. […]

Members Meeting – Military Veterans Alliance

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

A nationwide alliance for military veterans. Discuss with other veterans your military experience and how it affects your view of the partisan divide.

Book Discussion – Freedom’s Power

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
Setting: Online
Online

https://lccn.loc.gov/2006031409 Starr, Paul, 1949- Freedom's power : the true force of liberalism / Paul Starr.New York : Basic Books, c2007.      xi, 276 p. ; 24 cm.      JC574 .S73 2007      ISBN: 9780465081868046508186X http://www.freedomspower.com/

Skills for Social Media – Online

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: Online
Online US

This event is organized by the OR alliance but is open to a national audience. This online workshop focuses on Braver Angels communication skills for people who engage in political conversation on social media. About this event The Need: Social Media posts are often highly polarizing. Skills for Social Media is an online workshop designed […]

Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections

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

Local Focus: Georgia 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 […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race and Public Policy – Online

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

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 […]

Elevator Speech Workshop for Braver Angels Ambassadors

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

Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members who have completed Ambassador training As Ambassadors for Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will help […]

Members Meeting

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

Member Meeting-- Bridging the Divide: Building a Social Movement

Film Discussion – “Can We Take a Joke?”

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

Can We Take a Joke? (2015, Ted Balaker, Zach Weissmueller) is a 1 hour, 14 minute exploration of outrage culture through the lens of stand-up comedy detailing its stifling impact on comedy and the exchange of ideas. What will future will be like if we can’t learn how to take a joke?  ** This event is open to […]

Common Ground – Election Integrity and assuring Trustworthy Elections

Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
State/Region: CO
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Colorado Southern Front Range 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance
State/Region: NM
Setting: Online

Local Focus: OPEN TO ALL! 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 […]

Families and Politics – ONLINE

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

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 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 […]

Being Blue in a Red Environment

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
Setting: Online

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 […]

Event Series Braver Conversations with Angels of Color Caucus

Braver Conversations with Angels of Color Caucus

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

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 […]

Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections

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

Local Focus: Focus on Minnesota voters 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 […]

Being Blue in a Red Environment

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

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 […]

We the People’s Forum: Are our Schools fulfilling their mission?

Host Organization: Braver Angels - We the People's Forum
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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 […]

Your Tax Dollars in Ukraine: New Hampshire Speaks

Host Organization: NH - New Hampshire Alliance
State/Region: NH
Setting: Online

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 […]

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