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NOTE: This APF event has been postponed to a later date, and will no longer occur on Wednesday May 26th. We plan to reschedule it as soon as possible. Stay tuned for updates, or contact Luke at lphillips@braverangels.org for more information! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran […]
This 2019 documentary highlights free speech controversies occasioned when political conservatives are invited to speak in university settings.
Local Focus: Indiana ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org 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 […]
Local Focus: Mississippi 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 […]
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." EventBrite registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-reforms-to-foster-bipartisanship-and-civility-in-congress-tickets-156016003065?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch A special edition of America's Public Forum, co-hosted by the National Institute for Civil Discourse and […]
Local Focus: Hope to recruit Arkansas participants first; if not enough from AR we will open it up nationally. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org About this Event A forum to discuss your own viewpoint ,without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding […]
The Common Sense Party of California was established in 2019 to offer a political home for California voters who are dissatisfied with the polarization of existing political parties and one-party government in California. We are excited to offer a conversation with Tom Campbell, a former California Congressman and the founder of the Common Sense Party […]
Restricted Attendance: For WAVE and Better Angels Members 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: […]
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 […]
An online, participatory citizen discussion with their political representatives Local Focus: New Hampshire ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
How can we reduce the influence of money in politics? "No Ballot, No Buck" is a policy proposal by Bill Fry, a Tea Party leader and small businessman from Blanchester, Ohio, that aims to do exactly that. The idea, proposed as a constitutional amendment, is simple but radical: if you can't vote for a candidate, […]
MN Sample Alliance Experience Local Focus: Minnesota
Local Focus: The Dakotas Alliance but others are welcome 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 […]
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org "The Undocumented Americans" by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • One of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans in this deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a […]
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum. Thank you.
Local Focus: Utah residents only 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 […]
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 […]
Local Focus: Kentucky ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org 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, […]
Restricted Attendance: Currently by invitation only Local Focus: Tampa Bay 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 […]
In our politically polarized times, we may not always want to interact with those who have different viewpoints from ours. Join a Braver Angels Town Hall with Citizens Climate Lobby in which progressives/liberals will hear from a diverse panel of conservatives and learn to appreciate common ground. You will leave with an understanding that bipartisanship […]
This workshop is for Reds only/political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. The idea for the workshop came from conversations with individuals who said they are looking for safe and effective ways to communicate their conservative values and beliefs in environments where […]
Depolarizing Conversations About Race (Everyone is Welcome) Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often 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 […]
We are seeking 18-30 year olds to participate in a brand new Braver Angels 1:1 conversation experience: Conversation Across Generations. They will be paired with 61+ year olds, and engage in two structured, one-hour conversations at dates and times of their own choosing. Read the 1:1 Conversation Across Generations conversation guide, and sign up to […]
Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist who works exclusively with police officers, and founder of Copline, a hotline for police officers experiencing anything from a bad day to a full blown mental health crisis. Join Braver Angels in New York and New Jersey for her talk on what draws police officers to the law enforcement profession, […]
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: We should change our election system to Ranked Choice Voting. This 1-minute video explains how ranked choice voting works: https://youtu.be/oHRPMJmzBBw You probably […]
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-the-ubiquitous-presidency-and-our-modern-media-environment-tickets-158851626491?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch The American Presidency has for a long time been, to quote a former holder of that office, […]
Local Focus: West North Central Region Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To […]
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: Citizens threatening violent resistance against oppression is a crucial check and balance in the American political system. You probably haven’t experienced anything […]
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 why family differences over […]
We are seeking 18-30 year olds to participate in a brand new Braver Angels 1:1 conversation experience: Conversation Across Generations. They will be paired with 61+ year olds, and engage in two structured, one-hour conversations at times of their own choosing. Thus, these conversations may not end up taking place on June 20, but rather […]
