Past Events from 09/26/2023 – 10/07/2023 – Page 2 – Braver Angels

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Alliance/Members Meeting – Upcoming Utility Referendum: Come Hear Both Sides

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
State/Region: ME

Local Focus: Maine In November, the Maine ballot will have a referendum question about whether to create a new locally-owned and managed power company. This question has generated a lot of debate. We have invited leaders from both sides of the question to present their arguments for and against. Attendees will have the opportunity after […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – BA Documentary Party

Host Organization: Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance
State/Region: WV

During this regular meeting of our BA Alliance, we are hosting a BA Documentary Party to watch this video on the origin of our organization. Please invite a friend, and please especially consider inviting a "red" as our alliance is currently very "blue-" leaning.

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

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 […]

Deliberative Town Hall – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
State/Region: CO
Legacy Campus Facility 10035 South Peoria, Parker

Local Focus: Colorado Deliberative Town Hall - Non-Partisan School Board Candidate Forum, Community Discussion and Q&A. Hear from candidates;discuss issues in moderated small groups;end w/ Q&A. A unique type of town hall to find common ground. About this event In a Braver Angels Deliberative Town Hall, the candidates participate as part of their campaign and […]

Does Wokeism Have a Place in School? – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Google Community Space 188 The Embarcadero, San Francisco

In partnership with:  Bridging Divides - El Dorado Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors are invited. We are hosting a diversity-of-thought based panel including an education policy specialist, parent, teachers, and a student. Panelists will convey their respective experiences and points-of-view. Our two panel facilitators will also engage our audience. ** This […]

Film Discussion – Sound of Freedom

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

Watch 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
State/Region: PA
Malvern Public Library 1 E 1st Ave # 2 (Upstairs Room), Malvern

Local Focus: Southeast Pennsylvania and Delaware region 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – ONLINE

State/Region: TN
Online US

Local Focus: Tennessee 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

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 […]

Who is Destroying Democracy? – Online

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

Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Event Series Debate Chair Q&A – Online

Debate Chair Q&A – Online

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
State/Region: - National
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 – Twin Cities East Metro Meet and Greet

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Green Mill Pizza 6025 Hudson Road, Woodbury

We have a fun evening planned. You will be able to enjoy a beverage, food and exchange views in a comfortable setting. If you can't make it right at 6:30, no worries. We've designed the meeting so you can fit right in the flow if you arrive later than 6:30. We'd love you to bring […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – DC Alliance Fall Happy Hour

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
State/Region: DC
Royal Sands Social Club Cabana Lounge, 26 N St, SE, Washington

Join Braver Angels for an autumn D.C. happy hour at Royal Sands Social Club, 26 N St, SE in the Cabana Lounge. Metro: Navy Yard/Ballpark. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Behind the Ballot Tour – In Person

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Bosler Memorial Library 4700 Smith Road, Cincinnati

Local Focus: Cincinnati, OH Are you concerned about our election process or just have questions you want answered? Preparations for the November election are in full swing, and we invite you for a behind the scenes look at the election processes! Whether it is the recruiting and training of over 2,000 poll workers, running the […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

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 […]

Book Discussion – The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World – Online

Host Organization: BA National - Library
State/Region: - National
Online US

A conversation with Fr. Robert Aaron Wessman, author of "The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World" -- a faith-based response that can lead the way out of the divisiveness and vitriol of our times... a way out of the toxicity in which we live, and to stimulate courage and hope. ** This event is open […]

How Can We Improve Racial/Ethnic Relations in Laramie County?

Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance
Partner Org(s): Laramie County Library
State/Region: WY
Cottonwood Room, Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Laramie

Local Focus: Laramie County, Wyoming and surrounding areas. How Can we Improve Racial/Ethnic Relations in Laramie County? A Braver Angels Panel Conversation with Q&A. Laramie County Library Cottonwood room. The focus will be on solutions – on ways to reduce racial/ethnic tensions in our community. The panel of 6 to 12 community members will represent […]

Finding Reliable Media – Online

Host Organization: North Texas Alliance
State/Region: TX
Online US

Unsure how to find news sources you can trust? Fed up with “News Overload”? Like to see a good summary of what you really need to know? Want to understand the best arguments from both sides for an issue? Want to know what stories your favorite news sources are not covering? How biased are my […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
State/Region: PA
First Unitarian Church of Wilmington 730 Halstead Rd,, Wilmington

Local Focus: Greater Wilmington, Delaware 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Partner Org(s): The Grove United Methodist Church
State/Region: MN
The Grove United Methodist Church 7465 Steppleview Road, Woodbury

Local Focus: Woodbury, Minnesota 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
Partner Org(s): Garden Home Community Library
State/Region: OR
Garden Home Community Library 7475 SW Oleson Rd, Portland

A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped […]

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 ALL DAY – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio
State/Region: OH
Wright Memorial Public Library 1776 Far Hills Ave., Dayton

Local Focus: Southwest Ohio A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured […]

Fostering Connections and Building Community through Story Exchange – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
Partner Org(s): Narrative 4
State/Region: IN
Monroe County Public Library - Ellettsville Branch 600 W. Temperance Street, Meeting Room B, Ellettsville

Restricted Attendance: All Braver Angels members who are able to attend in-person are welcome to register. Local Focus: This is an in-person workshop located near Bloomington, Indiana. The South-Central Indiana Braver Angels Alliance is sponsoring this in-person workshop presented by Narrative 4 (N4), a global nonprofit that uses storytelling and the arts to foster connection […]

Crossing the Continental Divide – A Braver Angels National Presentation

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During the workshop, participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver Angels’ Red/Blue workshop in action Gain knowledge about how to have better conversations […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly

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

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.

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: GA
Cathedral of St. Phillip, Gould Room 2744 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta

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 Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should […]

Braver Angels DC Alliance Fall Social and Debate (In Person)

Host Organization: Braver Angels DC Alliance
State/Region: DC
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium 5200 Glover Road Northwest, Washington

Join your fellow DC-Area Braver Angels folks and friends for a friendly grill out in the lovely Rock Creek Park and stick around for a lively and humorous debate -- Resolved: Halloween is sacred. We will have your basic hot dogs and hamburgers (or veggie burgers as the case may be), but please bring any […]

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