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Skills For Conversations About Public Policy & Race – Online

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

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 online. The red/blue divide makes it hard for Americans of all races to reason together and find common ground on important policy issues related to […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Provided Upon Registration - North Hampton, MA Northampton

A Workshop on the National Public Health Response to the Pandemic Note: This event is to be attended in person. Across our country, public response to national public health COVID policies has been divided, and contentious. "Supporters“ of national public health policies have generally been in favor of national guidelines and mandates, and have trusted […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Petaluma Library 100 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma

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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Sunrise Rotary Club
State/Region: ID
Setting: In-person
Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship 1520 N 12th St., Boise

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 […]

Cookies & Conversation – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Pine Valley Library 3802 S College Rd (behind Walgreens), 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 Moderated group discussion (Braver Angels of Wilmington NC)

Solutions Exchange: Home for the Holidays – Depolarization and Families

Host Organization: Braver Angels DC Alliance
State/Region: DC
Setting: Hybrid
Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library 5401 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington

This hybrid in-person/online event covers both how to reduce political tension within families, and the effectiveness of focusing on families and households to achieve depolarization at scale. Doors open at 6:15pm, with the event starting promptly at 6:30pm. After the event, please join us for an end-of-year DC Alliance celebration. The event will take place at the […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
Setting: Online
Online US

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, and affirm […]

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person

Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
State/Region: CO
Setting: In-person
Skills For Bridging The Divide - Douglas County Castle Rock Public Library 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock

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, and affirm […]

THE RACE TO CONTROL REALITY; The Russian Narrative vs. Reality

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

Rear Adm. (ret.) David Manero served in the United States Navy as a naval aviator, flying both in combat operations and as a Navy Test Pilot. He later became a foreign area officer, the Navy’s professionals who focus on working with other nations and militaries. Two of his assignments as a FAO placed him in […]

Families and Politics – ONLINE

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Capital Region of NY State About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, […]

Fishbowl – Should the US continue to fund Ukraine?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Boston
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Cambridge Public Library 449 Broadway, Cambridge

Join us for a Braver Angels Fishbowl discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Being Red in a Blue Environment – ONLINE

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

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 […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): The Community Church of Chapel Hill UU
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
The Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist 106 Purefoy Rd., Chapel Hill

Restricted Attendance: Church members only (will open up if spaces are left) 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, […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Fairfax County holiday season get-together – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Private home Fairfax VA 6704 Kerns Road, Fairfax

At our December meeting we will celebrate the holiday season and look forward to the new year. We’ll set aside more than our usual 30-minute arrival window for socializing with a suggested icebreaker topic of how your holiday celebrations this year will incorporate or reflect your childhood holiday memories (i.e., how have your traditions evolved […]

Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels

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

A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

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

A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

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

Local Focus: Washington State A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State. Have you ever told someone about Braver Angels and they seem pretty interested until you suggest a 4-hour workshop on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you… Join us for an informal meet and greet and […]

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 – Trustworthy

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 […]

Join us at Kickback Jack’s – In Person

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 grab a beer or wings with locals from across the political spectrum.

Civil Conversations Series – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas
Partner Org(s): Central Arkansas Library System
State/Region: AR
Setting: In-person
Fletcher Library 823 N Buchanan St, Little Rock

Local Focus: Event will be in person only at Fletcher Library, 823 N Buchanan St, Little Rock, AR 72205 The Civil Conversations series is a monthly event with the following goals: 1) practice and improve civil communications skills while discussing specific topics; 2) identify common ground/common points that people can agree on within a specific […]

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 […]

Book Discussion – I Never Thought of It That Way: How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
Setting: Online
Online Europe

Monica Guzman is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels and author of "I Never Thought of It That Way: How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times." She’s cofounder of The Evergrey, a former columnist at The Seattle Times, a recent fellow at Harvard’s Nieman Foundation for Journalism and the Henry […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Do we really have a choice? A discussion of all things “Primaries”

Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance
State/Region: NH
Setting: Online

A open discussion on the upcoming primaries. We will explore topics such as first in the nation? Is there really a choice from either of the main political parties? How candidates are chosen? and any other related matter ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

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 […]

Common Ground for Ensuring Trustworthy Elections – Online

State/Region: PA
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: PA 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 of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - to […]

Crossing the Continental Divide – CANCELLED

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

This event will be rescheduled for 2024. 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 […]

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