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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 […]
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: 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. […]
A nationwide alliance for military veterans. Discuss with other veterans your military experience and how it affects your view of the partisan divide.
We will hear from a comedian on how comedy can build bridges between reds and blues.
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/
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Member Meeting-- Bridging the Divide: Building a Social Movement
Local Focus: Western WA General membership meeting with open discussion of a topic of general interest
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 […]
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 […]
Monthly meeting for Angels of Color Caucus members and the greater Braver Angels Community. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels There’s nothing like a good story to bring people closer together. This month, Central/Eastern Washington Alliance will be hosting a virtual gathering for a special kind of storytelling. The 20 members and friends of Braver Angels who directly participate will be reading their personal statements of […]
Panel Discussion - guest speakers from the Chinese American community will reveal the diversity of views across Chinese American Voters.
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.
Local Focus: Minnesota Braver Angels Meeting of Minnesota Braver Angels to hear about recent progress and upcoming initiatives. Members and subscribers will also get acquainted and provide feedback through small group discussions.
Local Focus: Minnesota residents This is a semi-annual meeting for all Braver Angels members in Minnesota and the general public. This meeting includes two guest speakers and some interactive questions and discussions designed to refresh and gain new ways to use some BA skills. Also, there will be updates to BA MN activities and opportunities.
Trust Me is an hour-long 2022 documentary about social media. It explores human nature, information technology, and the drawbacks with how we currently interact with social media. It covers emotional stories interwoven with science and expert interviews, and discusses how we can educate students on appropriate ways to consume and share media. Links to view the […]
