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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 […]
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 […]
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
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.
Restricted Attendance: BA member Local Focus: Minnesota Monthly meeting of MN Braver Angels members
We will hear from an organizer with the new Forward Party on experiences with building a new political party that is appealing to both reds and blues.
"A Tale of Three Chinatowns" is an 85-minute, 2021 documentary that explores the survival of three urban ethnic neighborhoods, examining the forces altering each community and the challenges that go with them. It discusses why Chinatown in Chicago is thriving, the one in Washington, D.C. experienced “Disneyfication,” and the Boston Chinatown finds itself in between. […]
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 […]
Local Focus: Granite-staters, New Englanders and beyond willing to listen and speak on potentially-polarizing political issues relying on the Braver Angels ground rules. To kick off our 2023 events, BA NH members have organized an open forum for folks to bring their thoughts about polarizing political issues to the BA NH table. We want to […]
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
This event is organized by the OR alliance but is open to a national audience. 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 […]
This is a live, online training for prospective Organizers, and an update for experienced Organizers, but all Braver Angels Leaders and Volunteers are welcome! There will be different topics covered each hour so you can choose to attend some or all of those. The four hours that cover the steps from the Step-by-Step Guide reflect […]
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 […]
Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties, PA Local Focus: Braver Angels members in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties, PA Learn to know fellow alliance members and practice your Braver Angels skills in a respectful conversation about this controversial topic.
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 workshop is a free event brought to you […]
This event is organized by the OR alliance but is open to a national audience. 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 […]
Local Focus: The counties of San Bernadino and Riverside, including Greater Palm Springs Getting Past the Past and Moving Forward as a Country: Crossing that divide through depolarization with Braver Angels 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 […]
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 affirm the importance […]
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Washington State A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State. Have you ever told someone about Braver Angels and they seem pretty interested until you suggest a 4-hour workshop on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you… Join us for an informal meet and greet and […]
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 […]
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
