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Depolarizing Conversations About Race and Public Policy

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

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 […]

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/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – Online

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

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 […]

Moving Past Political Rancor with Braver Angels **EVENT FULL**

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
Partner Org(s): Truth and Democracy Coalition
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

THIS EVENT IS FULL.   Do you feel moved to help bring down the temperature of politics in our country? Here’s your chance! Please join us for an introduction to Braver Angels. Braver Angels is about depolarizing American politics with grassroots organizing. The foundation of all of our activities is patriotic empathy: the idea that […]

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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard Online

State/Region: MN
Setting: Online
Online US

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 […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race and Public Policy

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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – Online

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

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 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.

Members Meeting – Military Veterans’ Alliance

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

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.

Deliberative Town Hall – Bail Reform – Fairness and Dangerousness Issues

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online

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 […]

North East Ohio Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance Meeting

Film Discussion – Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America

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

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 […]

Families and Politics – ONLINE

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
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 […]

Who are Purples? Can they help depolarize our politics?

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

A panel discussion on what it means to be "Purple" in our polarized political environment. Audience participation and questions will be welcome.

Being Red in a Blue Environment – ONLINE

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

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 […]

Being Blue in a Red Environment

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

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 […]

Members Meeting – Building Bridges Maine Presents True Story Theater

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
Partner Org(s): True Story Theater
State/Region: ME
Setting: Online
Online US

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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
State/Region: CO
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 […]

Members Meeting – BA MN Local Alliance Event

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

Restricted Attendance: BA member Local Focus: Minnesota Monthly meeting of MN Braver Angels members

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