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    Confessions of a Voting Reformer – An intimate talk with the Executive Director of the Equal Vote Coalition on upgrading our elections and how to stop runaway polarization

    Host Organization: LA County Alliance
    Partner Org(s): The Equal Vote Coalition
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    UnUrban Coffee House 3301 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica

    Please join us for a special evening of conversation with Sara Wolk, Executive Director of the Equal Vote Coalition. We'll have a fireside chat with Sara on upgrading our elections, […]

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    National Debate: The American Dream

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The American dream is alive and well. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and […]

    Braver Angels Wilmington Monthly Social

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Kickback Jack's College Road 418, Wilmington

    Come grab a beer and wings with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each […]

    Local Community Debate – K-12 Schools Should Prohibit Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Benton Co. Historical Society, LBCC Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Corvallis Museum 411 SW Second St., Corvallis

    Local Focus: Oregon Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: K-12 Schools Should Prohibit Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day Remember, our […]

    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 […]

    Braver Angels: Bridging Divides Through Conversation

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: In-person
    Oliver Russell 217 S. 11th St., Boise

    Join your neighbors for a 90-minute dialogue event bringing together diverse political perspectives for constructive conversation about issues that matter to our community. What to Expect:  You'll rotate through small-group […]

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

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

    Civic Conversations 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 […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Plymouth Public Library 132 South Street, Plymouth

    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 […]

    Venezuela – Wait, what just happened?

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    The US capture and detainment of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro have raised important questions and strong reactions across the political spectrum. For some, these developments signal decisive US global leadership […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Elim Lutheran Church 220 Stanley St., Petaluma

    About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues, […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Note: This event is to be attended online. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see […]

    Clackamas County Braver Angels January Meeting

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

    Are “triggers” real or an excuse to disengage? Are polarizing conversations intellectual, emotional or both? Can the energy and passion released in emotional conversations be useful? We have worked together […]

    When the Going Gets Tough

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

    Do you struggle to apply your Braver Angels skills in challenging, real-world conversations? Whether it's navigating political differences with family, friends, or colleagues or even engaging with those who share […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion (MO – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance)

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion (MO – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance)

    Host Organization: Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: MO
    Setting: In-person
    Boone Electric Community Building 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia

    Local Focus: Mid-Missouri Public policy discussion on national, state, or local topic. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Kitsap County Braver Angels Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Kitsap County Braver Angels
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, Bainbridge Island 105 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island

    ** Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA Topic: Climate and Energy: How serious is Climate Change, and what should we do about it? ** This event is open to the media […]

    Braver Angels DC Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: DC Alliance ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    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 […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: The U.S. should tightly regulate the adoption of AI

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
    Partner Org(s): BridgeUNC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Holy Infant Catholic Church 5000 Southpark Dr., Durham

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The U.S. should tightly regulate the adoption of AI Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: In-person
    The Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): LBCC Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Linn-Benton Community College, Albany Campus 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Fireside Rm. (CC-211), Albany

    * Local Focus: Oregon 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 […]

    South Central Indiana BA Alliance – Exploring Global Medical Aid

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: In-person
    Southwest Branch, Monroe County (IN) Public LIbrary 890 W. Gordon Pike, Bloomington

    The SCIN Alliance of BA is offering a free presentation on Global Medical Aid. This presentation is for you if you are interested in proper handling of medical donations, unethical […]

    Family and Politics Practice Session

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    St. Paul's United Church of Christ 2335 N Orchard St., Chicago

    ** Local Focus: Chicagoland Area Members Family and Politics Practice Session. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr., Richland

    Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
    State/Region: VA
    Setting: In-person
    First Unitarian Universalist RVA 1000 Blanton Ave, Richmond

    Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Ann Arbor District Library Traverwood Branch 3333 Traverwood Dr., Ann Arbor

    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 […]

    How Can We Understand Each Other Better

    Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Kay Ceniceros Center, North Annex 29995 Evans Rd., Menifee

    * Local Focus: The Inland Empire of California Jennifer Sweeney, educator and professional speaker, offers a talk on how to increase compassion for ourselves and others by asking you to […]

    Informal Discussion: American Values: What Are They at 250 years?

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Northgate Public library 10548 5th Ave NE, Seattle

    Join the Seattle/King County group to share your views on American Values, as we enter the 250th year of our Democratic Republic. American political leaders of all kinds throughout history […]

    Depolarizing Within

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

    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 […]

    Parental Rights in Public Schools: Seeking Common Ground

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Robert J Drewel Building 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett

    * Local Focus: Snohomish and King Counties Does current law regarding parental rights in public schools need a rewrite? Join local Red- and Blue-leaning community members to seek common ground […]