SongSquare
State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMembers 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.
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Events calendar
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Film Discussion – The Abortion Talks
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: IL Setting: OnlineWatch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]
Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: WI Setting: In-personRestricted Attendance: invitation (balanced red and blue participants) Local Focus: Wisconsin Location: To Be Determined (Milwaukee) Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for an online Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers […]
Debate Chair Q&A – Online
Host Organization: BA National - Debates Setting: Online Online USRestricted Attendance: Signup for Rise for America campaign, and completion of Debate Chair E-Course Required. Interested in becoming a Braver Angels Debate Chair? Join us to learn more and ask any questions you may have!
Local Community Debate – BA Debate for Milwaukee – In Person
State/Region: WI Setting: In-person Pabst Brewing, The Best Place 917 West Juneau Ave, MilwaukeeLocal Focus: Milwaukee area 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: [Insert Debate Topic} You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Western WA Alliance Discussion Meeting: Immigration and the Border Crisis
Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: Online4th Tuesday WWA discussion meeting on topic of Immigration and the Border Crisis, Part II
Local Community Debate – Debate: Do Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives help unite us or divide us?
Host Organization: Great Lakes Region State/Region: WI Setting: In-person Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery Taproom and Courtyard 917 W Juneau Ave, MilwaukeeLocal Focus: Milwaukee, WI 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 Does Diversity, Equity and Inclusion divide us more than it unites us? You probably haven’t experienced anything like a […]
BA Organizer Training – Online
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Film Discussion – Braver Angels: Reuniting America – In Person
Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Lifespring Christian Church - Room 161 1373 Galbraith Road, CincinnatiLocal Focus: Cincinnati, OH As Braver Angels subscribers and members, you may have seen “Reuniting America”, the inspirational documentary on one of the first Red/Blue workshops with an equal number of conservative and liberal participants. It shows how people with differing political beliefs can come to respect each other even if they disagree and how […]
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online
Partner Org(s): Forward Party Illinois State/Region: IL Setting: Online Online USLocal Focus: Illinois Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common […]
Being Red in a Blue Environment
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineThis 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 […]
WALK A MILE IN MY NEWS – In Person
Host Organization: Carroll County Braver Angels Partner Org(s): Carroll Community Media Center State/Region: MD Setting: In-person Carroll Media Center 1301 Washington Rd, WestminsterLocal Focus: Central Maryland WALK A MILE IN MY NEWS (WMMN) encourages us to respectfully “reach across the aisle” and get to know some new friends who have different opinions and habits about obtaining information. News sources very likely impact how we see the world. WMMN pairs people, often Blue- and Red-leaning, for a conversational […]
DEI Under the Gun! Can this Wild Beast be Tamed?
Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland Partner Org(s): co-sponsor is the BA San Francisco Alliance #1002 State/Region: CA Setting: OnlineYou spoke! We listened! Join us again! The Oakland / Berkeley Alliance will host a robust examination of DEI’s origins, what changes might alter its trajectory and it's infiltration into the corporate workplace. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Book Discussion – Of Boys and Men : Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It – In Person
Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Ridgedale Library Room 174 12601 Ridgedale Dr, MinnetonkaThe West Suburban Alliance is forming a new book club to discuss books that help further the Braver Angels mission. Please read the first book and then join us for our inaugural meeting! In addition to the book discussion, we’ll also discuss how we want to proceed moving forward. Please register for the meeting using […]
Coffee & Conversation – In Person
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Trinity Landing 5450 Trinity Landing Way, right off Masonboro Loop Rd. We'll meet in the Jetty Room., WilmingtonRestricted Attendance: Must have attended a prior Braver Angels event or be a Braver Angels member Local Focus: Wilmington NC area Coffee & Conversation - Topic: Weaponizing Government Agencies for Political Gain
Debate Chair Q&A – Online
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USRestricted Attendance: Signup for Rise for America campaign, and completion of Debate Chair E-Course Required. Interested in becoming a Braver Angels debate chair? Join us to learn more and ask any questions you may have.
Connecting Conversation regarding the teaching of slavery, racial segregation and discrimination.
Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver State/Region: CO Setting: In-person Standley Lake LIbrary 8485 Kipling Street, ArvadaBraver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation concerning the question of “Should the teaching of U.S. history of slavery, racial segregation and discrimination be given more or less attention in public schools?”. Our discussion will start out with an introduction to the topic and identification of pro and con arguments; we will […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels YouTube Review
Host Organization: Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance State/Region: WV Setting: OnlinePrior to the meeting, we will independently select and watch a video on the Braver Angels YouTube channel. At the meeting, we will take turns discussing what we chose to watch and what we learned from it.
BA Organizer Training – Online
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Braver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineMonthly 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
Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: Attendees should have completed a BA workshop that has introduced them to skills for discussing topics with the opposite color Local Focus: South Central Indiana Alliance Each month the SC Indiana Alliance tackles a topic of current interest to Reds and Blues. Ping one of us for this month's topic or workshop.
Alliance/Members Meeting – New Ambassadors Meet and Greet
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: BA Ambassadors who have started the training program. This is an opportunity for new and trainee Ambassadors to connect with each other and share a little about why they chose the Ambassador Program. A member of the Ambassador leadership team will facilitate this informal meeting and answer any questions you may have.
BA Organizer Training – Online
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Depolarizing Within – In Person
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC Partner Org(s): Common Thread Church State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Common Thread Church 2011 Ridge Rd., RaleighRestricted Attendance: 80 A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be 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 […]
Depolarizing Within – In Person
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC Partner Org(s): Common Thread Church State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Common Thread Church 2011 Ridge Rd., RaleighA free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be 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 […]
Elevator Speech workshop for BA Ambassadors
Host Organization: Other State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: Members of Braver Angels who have completed Ambassador Training As Ambassadors for Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will […]
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person
Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: CA Setting: In-person Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library 9005 Aero Dr, San DiegoLocal Focus: Southern California Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for […]
Common Ground for Ensuring Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC Partner Org(s): The North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe, and Secure Elections State/Region: NC Setting: In-person The Galilee Center at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte 3601 Central Avenue, CharlotteLocal Focus: North Carolina Mecklenburg Area Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) […]
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Chittenden County VT Braver Angels Alliance Partner Org(s): Brownell Library State/Region: VT Setting: In-person Brownell Library 6 Lincoln Street, Essex JunctionLocal Focus: Vermont A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be 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 […]
Depolarizing Within – ONLINE
Host Organization: BA National - Workshops State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMuch 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 […]
