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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 . The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of […]
Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]
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: New Hampshire and Upper Valley residents Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see […]
Reds and Blues discussion in breakout rooms followed by main room summation. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Los Angeles and neighboring area Informal social gathering for LA Alliance Members, volunteers and interested parties. Please bring your own drinks and preferably an appetizer or other food item to share.
Braver Angels Alliance Meeting - Rapid 1:1 Conversations You’ll have the opportunity to take turns having a brief safe structured conversation with another member, followed by time to reflect together on commonalities. There should be time for up to 3 such conversations with different members. It's a great way to get to know each other […]
Cultivating Mental Fitness
Young voters are a key to the upcoming election. What are their motivating interests? What can we do to encourage them to participate in voter registration efforts. Join this meeting with young voters and find out!
Restricted Attendance: Must complete debate chair training e-Course Have you completed the Braver Angels Debate Chair e-Course? Join us for step 2 in the chair training process — a Q&A session with an experienced Debate Chair!
Local Focus: ChicagoLand area Are you vexed by the unproductive vitriol in politics today? Braver Angels is the nation's largest grassroots effort to help Americans see each other again and fix the polarization that is holding us back. Join us at this informal get-together to learn how Braver Angels brings Americans together to bridge the […]
Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, Oregon Our event will begin with an introduction to Braver Angels and our mission to depolarize American politics. The introduction will be followed by a brief exercise and then one-on-one discussions between attendees. Please plan to be in attendance for the full two hours. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in […]
Local Focus: Rochester MN, Southern Minnesota, Minnesota Congressional District #1 Join us as we dive into the heart of Braver Angels' mission and impact in the Rochester area and Minnesota's 1st Congressional District as we unveil our plans to amplify the Braver Angels presence in Southern Minnesota. Learn about upcoming Braver Angels events that promise […]
Restricted Attendance: Red Members only Braver Angels Red Caucus
Prior to the meeting, we will independently select and watch a video on the Braver Angels YouTube channel. At the meeting, we will take turns discussing what we chose to watch and what we learned from it.
Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]
Join us for a Braver Discussion on the topic of Rank Choice Voting. Should Ohio adopt Rank Choice Voting?
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Local Focus: DC Come join us at Mission Dupont Circle for a fun-filled event where you can meet like-minded individuals and engage in meaningful conversations. This in-person gathering will take place at 20th Street Northwest in Washington, DC, USA. Let's come together to build bridges and foster understanding in our community. Don't miss out on […]
* Restricted Attendance: People interested in working together to help members of our community in need ** Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Community outreach to neighbors experiencing poverty. Share a meal together.
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 […]
Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]
Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]
* Restricted Attendance: Completed debate chair e-Course, attended debate chair Q&A session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The third and final step is practicing your skills in a mock debate! Join […]
Discussion of transgender issues
* Restricted Attendance: Only open to dues-paying members of any of the three Braver Angels alliances in Tennessee: the Memphis Area Alliance, Braver Angels Nashville, or the East Tennessee Alliance. * Local Focus: Tennessee
Local Focus: In person: Sandy Utah and environs. Mónica Guzmán, author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, will share her personal experience in crossing partisan divides. Monica is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels. ** This event is open to the media […]
Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1- the training Ecourse) Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-training? If so, join us for the next Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for debate chairs and chairs-in-training […]
de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: {Republicans are right to insist that Biden has the executive power, like Trump, to curtail the numbers applying for asylum at the […]
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
