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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, Milwaukee

Local 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 […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted 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, Cincinnati

Local 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 US

Local 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: Online

This 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, Westminster

Local 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: Online

You 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, Minnetonka

The 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., Wilmington

Restricted 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

Event Series Debate Chair Q&A – Online

Debate Chair Q&A – Online

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

Restricted 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, Arvada

Braver 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: Online

Prior 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.

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted 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 […]

Event Series Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly

Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly

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

Restricted 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: Online

Restricted 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.

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted 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., Raleigh

Restricted 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., Raleigh

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 who support the […]

Elevator Speech workshop for BA Ambassadors

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted 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 Diego

Local 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, Charlotte

Local 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 Junction

Local 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: Online

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 […]

Event Series Debate Chair Q&A – Online

Debate Chair Q&A – Online

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

Restricted 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!

Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – September 2023 – In Person

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Crossroads Church - Oakley 3500 Madison Rd, Cincinnati

Local Focus: Cincinnati, OH A Braver Angels Debate on Trustworthy Elections. Note that Braver Angels debates are a special format that encourages EVERYONE TO SPEAK or ask questions, ENSURES CIVILTIY in disagreement, and strives for learning and better understanding. It is NOT your typical debate.

Red-Blue Fishbowl – Philosophical Roots of our Political Beliefs

Partner Org(s): Red Caucus
Setting: Online
Online US

The Braver Angels Red Caucus invites Blues, Reds, and Others to a deep dive into the philosophical roots of our political beliefs. All Braver Angels members are welcome to attend. Date: Tuesday, September 12 Time: 4p Pacific/7p Eastern The format will be a single-issue Fishbowl. Red and Blues will alternate in the Fishbowl and respond […]

Family & Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
McLean Presbyterian Church 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean

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 toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

Event Series Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
State/Region: CT
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Connecticut Learn about how citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum are coming together to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too. Bring your questions and enthusiasm. Feel free to join us for Part 1 and/or Part 2, based on your interest: 7:00PM ET — Part 1: For […]

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