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Local Focus: New England Region If you believe that your opponents should not be your enemies, the New England Region invites to Walk a Mile in My News. About this event Our news sources impact how we see the world. As a result, staying within our own opinion "echo chambers" may limit our understanding of […]
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 Working Homeless. In this workshop, people on both sides of the political divide with personal experiences of either being homeless or […]
Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on How Can We Ensure Fair, Secure and Accessible Elections? - A Red and Blue Perspective. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing […]
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 […]
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: For new and prospective Organizers who have attended an Organizer Orientation Organizer training part 3 - Information about the Organizer Toolkit and an opportunity to ask questions.
Book discussion, Black Elephants in the Room by Corey Fields
Midterm Elections. Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Vote the party, not the person." Politics in America is now the purview of two parties that have become increasingly polarized. In this environment, some see it as necessary to vote to ensure that […]
Restricted Attendance: The Town Hall is for the community to weigh in on its particular efforts and solutions to homelessness. Local Focus: Greater Richmond CA area Town Hall Discussion with Election Officials from Wyoming and Montana An issue-focused discussion among citizens and public officials, centered on citizen deliberations. About this event Ordinary citizens’ trust in […]
About this event Description Join us for a free intensive 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. This is a joint […]
Local Focus: Washington State 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 […]
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 […]
Restricted Attendance: BA member Local Focus: MN
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 […]
We will not be having our own Deliberative Townhall as originally planned but we will be watching one from New Hampshire instead! Please join us to learn about voting access and security.
This documentary tells the story of six protagonists in the abortion debate in Boston who met in secret dialogues for over 150 hours after the 1994 clinic murders there. Despite their opposing beliefs, they became friends and worked together to change the rhetoric on abortion in Massachusetts. But can their story make a difference now?
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Minneapolis and suburbs of Congressional District 5 Our democratic republic hinges on a reliance on elections to represent the will of the people. Without legitimate elections, American democracy would cease to exist. In this election-season meeting, we'll discuss the state of the vote two years after the 2020 presidential election. How do we […]
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: UNW Local Focus: UNW St Paul MN 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: […]
Restricted Attendance: Residents of Lancaster County and nearby areas Local Focus: Lancaster County (PA) residents Lancaster Alliance Member Meeting (1 hour) to Discuss the US Senate Race in PA
Local Focus: New England Region If you believe that your opponents should not be your enemies, the New England Region invites to Walk a Mile in My News. About this event Our news sources impact how we see the world. As a result, staying within our own opinion "echo chambers" may limit our understanding of […]
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
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: Moving Forward on the Abortion Issue. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - […]
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 Ensuring Trustworthy Elections. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues […]
Restricted Attendance: For new and prospective Organizers who have attended an Organizer Orientation Organizer training part 2 - Using the Step By Step guide. New Organizers are invited to join us to ask questions and get acquainted with the Organizer's Step-By-Step Guide.
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 […]
America is a nation founded on shared values. But do all Americans mean the same thing when referring to these values? The Orange County/South Bay Alliance of Braver Angels is hosting a 3-part series exploring the American values of Freedom, Justice, and Equality, and how different definitions of these values may contribute to American polarization. […]
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 […]
