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“Red-Blue” Workshop – Session 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Country Inn & Suites 6003 Hudson Road, Woodbury

Go further in the search for common ground by asking sincere questions of understanding, and getting real answers. About this event Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. […]

Debate Chair Training

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

Restricted Attendance: Signed up for Rise For America Campaign, Completed Debate Chair E-Course, Attended Debate Chair Q&A Session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The next step is getting live practice. Join […]

Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WI
Setting: In-person
Mequon Public Library 11345 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon

Restricted Attendance: invitation from organizers Local Focus: Mequon, WI 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 […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX
Setting: In-person
Dispute Resolution Center 5407 N Interstate Highway 35, Austin

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): Spark Kindness
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Common Street Spiritual Center 13 Common Street, Natick

Braver Angels and Spark Kindness are offering two Braver Angels workshops during Kindness Week, a Natick community annual tradition. The workshops will be held each Saturday, Nov 4 and Nov 11. Sign up for one or both! Depolarizing Within will be Nov 4 and Skills for Bridging the Divide on Nov 11. Communication Skills for […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Documentary Party

Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
State/Region: AZ
Setting: In-person
Private Home Tuscon, AZ Tuscon

Local Focus: AZ Main Event: BA Documentary Party During this regular meeting of our BA Alliance, we are hosting a BA Documentary Party (Rise for America Documentary Viewing and Discussion) 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 […]

Ambassador Outreach – In Person

State/Region: IN
Setting: In-person
All Souls Unitarian Church 5805 East 56th Street, Indianapolis

Local Focus: Indianapolis, Indiana and surrounding areas 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 […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): Spokane Public Library
State/Region: WA
Setting: In-person
Spokane Public Library - Liberty Park Branch 402 S Pittsburg St., Spokane

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 […]

Melt the Pot Chili Cook-off

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Flying Machine Brewing Company 3130 Randall Pkwy, Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington NC and surrounding areas Join us for "Melt the Pot" Chili Cook-off at Flying Machine! This is a family social event sponsored by Braver Angels of Wilmington NC. We'll provide the chili and cornbread. Bring a friend! Everyone is welcome.

Alliance/Members Meeting – An Evening with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Stanford Univ., COVID Epidemiologist

Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
State/Region: AZ
Setting: Online
Online US

This is a special event hosted by the Tucson Alliance and open to the General Public. Dr. Bhattacharya was opposed to lockdowns and mask mandates as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was a co-author in 2020 of the Great Barrington Declaration, which advocated lifting COVID-19 restrictions on lower-risk groups to develop herd immunity […]

Event Series Moderator Training Support Group – Online

Moderator Training Support Group – Online

State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – November 2023

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

What is the Role of the Church in a Polarized World? Whether you are religious of any faith or not, this discussion promises to be uplifting and relevant. We’ll have frank discussions about how the Church can be both a polarizer and a depolarizer.

Debate Organizer Training

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

Do you want to bring a Braver Angels debate to your alliance? As part of our Rise For America Campaign for civic renewal, over 60 individuals have already taken action to become trained debate chairs! Whether you are training to be a debate chair (https://braverangels.org/rise-debate-training/) yourself or want to work alongside someone who is, this […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): First Presbyterian Church of Woodburn, Oregon
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
First Presbyterian Church of Woodburn 950 N. Boones Ferry Rd (on the corner of 214), Woodburn

Local Focus: Woodburn, Oregon 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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): First Presbyterian Church of Woodburn, Oregon
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
First Presbyterian Church of Woodburn 950 N. Boones Ferry Rd (on the corner of 214), Woodburn

Local Focus: Woodburn, Oregon 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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – In person discussion on Ukraine funding

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

Local Focus: Fairfax County, VA Group discussion: how much aid our government should provide, and more broadly how we believe our nation should use its resources. We look forward to hearing your response the following questions: What is your opinion on further aid to Ukraine versus funding domestic issues? If you had authority to allocate […]

Event Series Ambassador Training Support and Discussion Group – Online

Ambassador Training Support and Discussion Group – Online

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA […]

Event Series Alliance/Members Meeting – Michigan BA Member Meeting

Alliance/Members Meeting – Michigan BA Member Meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MI
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Michigan We are inviting all Michigan Braver Angels (BA) to join likeminded neighbors across the state striving to: refresh your depolarizing skills gain support for humanizing those on both sides of the issues form a community where efforts to discover common ground are shared Please join us on the second Tuesday of each […]

Film Discussion – ‘Greater Idaho’ Movement: Why Some Want to Leave Oregon

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

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 […]

Skills For Conversations About Public Policy & Race – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Other
Partner Org(s): Yavapai College OLLI
State/Region: AZ
Setting: In-person
Yavapai College, Prescott Campus, Building 31, Room 102 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott

Restricted Attendance: Members of Yavapai College OLLI Local Focus: Prescott, AZ For Reds, Blues, and Others Improve skills for listening to others and expressing your own views on race leading to more productive conversations. Note: This event is to be attended in person. The red/blue divide makes it hard for Americans of all races to […]

Join us for some social time at Kickback Jack’s!

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

Restricted Attendance: People supportive of the Braver Angels mission to bridge the political divide and find common ground Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Come kick back with the Braver Angels of Wilmington NC!

Alliance/Members Meeting – “Beyond Politics” Mix & Mingle Gathering

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Cassano's Pizza King 4429 State Route 725, Bellbrook

Beyond Politics is a new event that offers a brief break from political issues—a place where the focus is on getting to know people Beyond their Politics. This is an opportunity to spend time, in a relaxed setting, getting to know your fellow Braver Angels neighbors. Feel free to bring loved ones and friends. Also, […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Central/Eastern Washington Alliance Meeting – Online

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Attendees are asked to watch the Braver Angels Documentary "Reuniting America" before joining this meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6kZpN5T3lU Local Focus: Intended for local alliance members but all are welcome

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
State/Region: TX
Setting: In-person
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W 26th St, Houston

Local Focus: Greater Houston Area 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 […]

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 […]

We the People’s Forum: Does America Need A New Labor Movement? – Online

Host Organization: BA National - We the People's Forum
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

The UAW and screen writers’ strikes have recently made headlines. However, only 10 percent of American workers are part of a labor union. Does America need a new labor movement? We’ll dive into the conversation with a politically diverse panel of first speakers. Our first speakers include a UAW regional leader, a non-union electrician, the […]

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