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    Billionaires are Good for the Working Class: A Braver Angels Debate

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Acton Institute
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    The Acton Institute 98 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Billionaires benefit the working class. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels’ stance on any issue, and we will […]

    Online Meeting

    Online Meeting

    Host Organization: Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community. No registration required. For more information about this meeting and future events hosted by the Charlotte […]

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity […]

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage St NE, Salem

    Join us at our monthly gathering in Salem – "Coffee Talks". This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The […]

    Citizen-Led Town Hall – Open Topic (OR – Oregon Rural/Urban Project)

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Wasco School Events Center 903 Barnett Street, Wasco

    Local Focus: Wasco Oregon A unique type of town hall to find common ground. About this event As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our […]

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall – Condon

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Condon Memorial Hall 128 S Main Street, Condon

    Local Focus: Condon Oregon A unique type of town hall to find common ground. As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town […]

    Courageous Conversations: Braver Angels Skills and Practice

    Host Organization: Central Coast
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ (SLO) 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo

    Braver Angels of the Central Coast embraces courageous conversation. In this free 3-hour workshop, you will learn the amazing LAPPC skills that can make it possible to have good, connecting, […]

    Fight? Flight? A Third Option?

    Host Organization: BA National - Braver Faith
    Partner Org(s): Precious Blood Spirituality Institute
    Setting: In-person
    Precious Blood Church 4961 Salem Ave., Dayton

    * Restricted Attendance: Religious Event * Local Focus: Dayton, Ohio A religious event to discuss what we can do when conflicts arise. We are taught to choose between fight or […]

    Braver Angels Georgia Monthly Luncheon for April

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: In-person
    The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant 3829 Clairmont Road, Atlanta

    * Local Focus: Georgia Braver Angels Georgia monthly members luncheon.

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall – Fossil

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Wheeler High School 600 B Street, Fossil

    Local Focus: Fossil Oregon A unique type of town hall to find common ground. As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town […]

    Clackamas County Braver Angels April Meeting

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    The Ledding Library 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie

    Do you repeat what you have heard but don’t believe it? Do you speak to be understood? Do you speak to create a connection? Can you express your opinions without […]

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall – Heppner

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Heppner Hub 106 E May Street, Heppner

    Local Focus: Heppner Oregon A unique type of town hall to find common ground. As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town […]

    Iran and the World’s Balance of Power

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

    The outcome of the Iran war is uncertain. How could the balance of power in the world change in the short-run or the long-run depending on the outcome? ** This […]

    Across Identity: Staying in the Conversation

    Host Organization: BA National - Music
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    In a time when it’s easier than ever to retreat into our own circles, what does it actually take to stay in conversation across difference? This month’s Braver Music Network […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Wareham for Law and Democracy-Bridging the Divide Committee
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Wareham Free Library 59 Marion Rd, Wareham

    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 […]

    A Christian Response to Political Polarization

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Episcopal Church of CT
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: Private Event This on-line discussion is a way to introduce Braver Angels topics to faith communities.

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, guided discussion […]

    Book presentation by Beth Malow: “Beyond the Politics of Contempt”

    Host Organization: Multi-State
    Setting: In-person
    District 3 Police Station Meeting Room 1002 Milestone Drive, Silver Spring

    Neurology physician and researcher, health writer, and Braver Angel, Beth Malow, discusses her new book, "Beyond the Politics of Contempt," co-authored with Doug Teschner and Becky Robinson. For more information […]

    Michigan Family Dinner

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Panera Bread - Troy 390 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy

    * Local Focus: Michigan Residents Things are tense right now in our world. If you are looking for a place to find respectful human conversation and connection despite our differences- […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    StoneRidge Senior Living Mystic

    * Restricted Attendance: Restricted to residents of StoneRidge Senior Living Community in Mystic, CT Notes: This event is to be attended in person. Address will be given upon registration. In […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Wareham for Law and Democracy - Bridging the Divide Committee
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Wareham Free Library 59 Marion Rd, Wareham

    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 […]

    Bridging the Immigration Divide: A Braver Angels Community Dialogue

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library 11211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa

    Tampa Bay Braver Angels will host a respectful, solutions‑focused conversation on immigration that welcomes voices from across the political spectrum. Immigration is one of the most important — and often […]

    Immigrants and the American Dream: Who Should Get in and Why?

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: Minnesota focus Join us for a thoughtful conversation on one of the most debated issues of our time: who should have the opportunity to immigrate to the United […]

    Braver Angels on Immigration and U.S. Use of Force in Iran

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Irvine Ranch Water District - Community Meeting Room 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine

    In a time of deep political polarization, it's easy to fall into the trap of assuming the worst about "the other side." This event invites people from across the political […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
    Partner Org(s): Bethel of Mound United Methodist Church
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Gillespie Center 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too […]

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for […]

    Civic Discussion Forum

    Host Organization: Temecula Valley Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Bridging the Divide
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Sun City Library 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee

    * Local Focus: Temecula Valley Civic Discussion Forum