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    Southshore Tampa Bay Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: South Shore Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join us online Tuesday, November 10 for an “open mike” session to share your current thoughts about political issues. This will be an exercise in listening deeply to each other’s […]

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

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

    Local Focus: State of Michigan The Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering is a chance for Michiganders to learn about and practice Braver Angels skills for “disagreeing better,” i.e. communicating effectively even […]

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Portland
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    Local Focus: Portland, Oregon Monthly Discussion Meeting for Braver Angels Portland Metro ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    Partner Org(s): Interactivity Foundation
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    First United Methodst 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge

    The Baton Rouge Braver Angels Alliance in conjunction with the Interactivity Foundation will be sponsoring a Discussion Club on the 2nd Wednesday night of each month from September through June from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Library. Each month, participants will enjoy discussion around a different topic. Those topics include We the People […]

    Talking Politics with Family

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    East Peoria Civic Complex 400 Richland St, East Peoria

    Join us for some Braver Angels tips on how to keep the cool during holiday family gatherings ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Beyond the Divide: Finding Common Ground on U.S. Foreign Policy

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    Partner Org(s): World Affairs Council
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    World Affairs Council 1235 N Loop W, Suite 1025, Houston

    ** Restricted Attendance: World Affairs Council / Young Professionals ** Local Focus: Houston Area U.S. Military Action Abroad: What Are the Right Thresholds for Acting, and for Staying Out? Join […]

    Courageous Citizenship: Building Stronger Communities Across Differences with Braver Angels CEO, Maury Giles

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas
    Partner Org(s): Department of Applied Communication, UA Little Rock , School of Public Affairs, UA Little Rock , Division of Student Affairs, Wellness & Belonging, UA Little Rock
    State/Region: AR
    Setting: In-person
    Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, UA Little Rock 2801 S. University Avenue, Little Rock

    COURAGEOUS CITIZENSHIP: Building Stronger Communities across Differences Wed., Nov. 11 • 6:30 p.m. • Stella Boyle Concert Hall, UA Little Rock How do we build stronger communities with people who see the world differently? Eight days after the midterm elections, join Maury Giles, CEO of Braver Angels, for an evening on courageous citizenship, in which […]

    Braver Angels PA New Member Welcome & Orientation Meeting

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

    Braver Angels PA monthly welcome and orientation meeting for Pennsylvanians who have recently joined Braver Angels. The meeting will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, on the 2nd Wednesday […]

    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 […]

    Film Screening

    Host Organization: Manatee County, FL
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Lakewood Ranch Library. 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton

    Screening of the House United Film. This film will highlight the bridge building approach of Braver Angels. There will also be a discussion of the 2027 calendar for the Manatee County Alliance. The film producer requires us to pay $2.50 for each person who registers. We are not charging admission, so we encourage you to […]

    A House United Screening, Manatee County Alliance

    Host Organization: Manatee County Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Lakewood Ranch Library 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening

    An Inside Look at Media Bias

    Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join us for a political consultant’s inside look at how media bias affects our elections and our society.

    Post-Election Anxiety

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Bethesda Lutheran Church 4445 Royal Avenue, Eugene

    * Restricted Attendance: 50 * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, OR and surroundings It’s unlikely that political turmoil – or the anxiety associated with it – will disappear anytime soon. The practice of mindfulness – particularly in group settings – can strengthen our resolve to connect with ourselves and others, confront inner and outer conflict in a […]

    A House United Screening, Braver Angels Wisconsin

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Wisconsin
    Partner Org(s): New Berlin Community Conversation Coalition
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Hickory Grove Community Center, Indigo Room 2600 S Sunnyslope Rd, New Berlin

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening

    A House United Screening, Seattle, WA

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Communities Rising
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Keystone Congregational UCC Church 5019 Keystone Place, Seattle

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    Becoming a Braver Angel Amid the Politics of Contempt

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

    With the midterms behind us and holiday dinners just ahead, how do we be ourselves AND stay connected to family and friends who see politics differently? Join us for an […]

    Constitution Conversation

    Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk 28 Brentwood Road, Bay Shore

    The news has been filled with reports of court battles, up to and including at the Supreme Court, over whether the U.S. Constitution limits the federal government’s ability to deport non-citizens whom the government believes are associated with a terrorist organization or whose speech threatens United States foreign policy interests. Constitution Conversations, a non-partisan program […]

    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 to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Memphis Area Alliance
    State/Region: TN
    Setting: In-person
    Saint John's Episcopal Church 3245 Central Ave., Memphis

    Local Focus: West Tennessee, North Mississippi, East Arkansas The Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically, teaching essential […]

    A House United Screening, Braver Angels Delaware

    Host Organization: Braver Angels - Delaware
    State/Region: DE
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Newark 420 Willa Road, Newark

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

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

    Local Focus: Irvine, CA   About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley 536 Ouray Ave., Grand Junction

    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: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Los Altos Community Center, Apricot Room 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos

    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 […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Timberline Church 2908 S Timberline Rd, Ft Collins

    Monthly Member Meeting/Discussion

    After The Ballots: Who Won And Can We Trust It?

    Host Organization: Ames Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IA
    Setting: Hybrid
    Ames Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames

    An Iowa and National Midterm Election Debrief. When our side loses, do our side loses, do our standards change? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall: Hood River OR

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: Hybrid
    Rockford Grange 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River

    Local Focus: Hood River Oregon and greater Hood River County Oregon As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state, will be followed by […]