Braver Angels Social at Kickback Jack’s
Host Organization: NC - Braver Angels of Wilmington NC State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Kickback Jack's 418 S. College Rd., WilmingtonBraver Angels of Wilmington NC Social Event
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Book Discussion – BOOK DISCUSSION: Thomas Sowell’s A Conflict of Visions
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe State/Region: Europe Setting: Online Online USWe will be discussing Thomas Sowell's "A Conflict of Visions", on the recommended reading list from the BA workshop, Depolarizing Within. It was originally published in 1987; a revised edition appeared in 2007. Sowell's opening chapter attempts to answer the question of why the same people tend to be political adversaries in issue after issue, […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Southwest Ohio Alliance Meeting – January 2024
Host Organization: OH - Braver Angels Southwest Ohio State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Springboro Municipal Building, Community Room 320 W Central Ave, SpringboroHow Can We Improve What We Do? Please join us for the January Southwest Ohio Alliance meeting!
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 […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Southeast Pennsylvania Braver Angels Member Meeting
Host Organization: PA - Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance State/Region: PA Setting: In-person Tredyffrin Township Building 1100 DuPortail Road, BerwynSoutheast Pennsylvania Braver Angels invite you to join us as we plan for the coming year, an important year to make headway in fighting political polarization and rancor with the presidential election coming in November. Our meeting goals: - Provide a short refresher for interested/returning alliance members - Solicit and prioritize member input for 2024 […]
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National Community Debate – National Debate: The 2024 Ballot
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineJoin Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Let Trump Run". Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON
Host Organization: UT - State Partner Org(s): Waterford School State/Region: UT Setting: In-person Waterford School 1480 East 9400 South, Sandy* Restricted Attendance: Only for students and faculty of Waterford School ** Local Focus: Sandy, Utah In-person student red/blue workshop. Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, […]
Being Blue in a Red Environment
Host Organization: ID - State State/Region: ID Setting: Online Online US* Local Focus: Idaho Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop: This workshop is for political liberals who are surrounded by conservatives in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. This free […]
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Host Organization: MI - State Partner Org(s): First Congregational Church State/Region: MI Setting: In-person First Congregational Church William and State Streets, Ann ArborA 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 […]
Parents and School Boards: How Can They Work Together? – In Person
Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Skyland United Methodist Church 1984 Hendersonville Rd.28803, AshevilleLocal Focus: Asheville/Buncombe, NC and surrounding areas Parents and school boards are united in their desire for a quality education and a safe learning environment for students. But considering recent NC state legislation, public education is on the frontline of political polarization. Braver Angels WNC is sponsoring a moderated discussion which aims to understand differences, […]
Parents and School Boards: How Can They Work Together?
Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Skyland United Methodist Church 1984 Hendersonville Rd.28803, AshevilleLocal Focus: Asheville/Buncombe NC and surrounding counties Parents and school boards are united in their desire for a quality education and a safe learning environment for students. But considering recent NC state legislation, public education is on the frontline of political polarization. Braver Angels WNC is sponsoring a moderated discussion which aims to understand differences, […]
Depolarizing Within
Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance State/Region: PA Setting: In-person Bosler Memorial Library 158 West High Street, CarlisleA 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 […]
Skills for Bridging the Divide
Host Organization: Other State/Region: MD Setting: In-person C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E. Patrick Street, FrederickCommunication 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 conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]
Depolarizing Within – ONLINE
Host Organization: BA National 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 "inner […]
Why is Antisemitism Rising? – Online
Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco State/Region: CA Setting: Online Online USWe invite a robust discussion in breakout rooms that invites answers to why antisemitism is rising in the US and globally.
Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance State/Region: WY Setting: In-person Laramie County Community College, Centennial Room, CCI 130 1400 E College Dr, CheyenneCommunication 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 conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels YouTube Review – Online
Host Organization: Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance State/Region: WV Setting: Online Online USPrior 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 […]
Local Community Debate – DC BA Debate: Resolved: Populism is a necessary force in a democracy
Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC State/Region: DC Setting: In-person Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St NW, Room 401-F, Washingtonde·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. Come join us for a Braver Angels Debate Resolved: Populism is a necessary force in a democracy About this Event You probably haven’t experienced anything like […]
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
Red/Blue – Session 1 – Protestant – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels Partner Org(s): St. Philip's Episcopal Cathedral State/Region: GA Setting: In-person Cathedral of St. Phillip - Lanier House 2744 Peachtree Road NW, AtlantaGet beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and […]
Depolarizing Within – Skills for Challenging Conversations – LAPP Skills for Teens
Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance Partner Org(s): "You Are Not Alone" Conference State/Region: WA Setting: In-person Rosehill Community Center 304 Lincoln Avenue, MukilteoTeenagers often find themselves navigating passionate debates on hot topics. This workshop empowers students to cultivate effective communication skills when addressing controversial issues with peers, teachers, principals, and family members. In this interactive session, participants will: Learn to disagree respectfully without demonizing or stereotyping others. Develop active listening skills to foster understanding. Master the art […]
Crossing the Continental Divide – An Ambassador Presentation (BA National)
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineAre you new to Braver Angels and don't know which workshop to participate in first? Would you like some background about Braver Angels and the work that we do? Please join us for this 90 minute introduction to Braver Angels. "Crossing the Continental Divide" is an Ambassador presentation which provides participants with an insight into […]
Improving Education: A Discussion with TakeCharge Minnesota
Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance Partner Org(s): Racial Equity and Justice, St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral State/Region: MN Setting: In-person St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral 519 Oak Grove Street, MinneapolisLocal Focus: Minnesota A presentation by TakeCharge MN on "improving education." The presentation will be followed by Q+A. The goal of the event is to foster full understanding of divergent views on public school policy and practice. Co-sponsored by Racial Equity and Justice, St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral.
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels Moorestown Partner Org(s): Moorestown Library State/Region: NJ Setting: In-person Moorestown Library 111 W. 2nd St., MoorestownA 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 […]
Skills for Bridging the Divide — IN PERSON
Host Organization: MN - State Partner Org(s): Centennial Independent School District #12 State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Centennial Elementary School - Room 30 Little Theater 4657 North Rd., Circle PinesCommunication 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 conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – “Behind the Ballot” Tour
Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Hamilton County Board of Elections 4700 Smith Road, CincinnatiBehind the Ballot Tour (Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels)
Alliance/Members Meeting – Columbia Gorge Alliance February 2024 Meeting
Host Organization: OR - Columbia Gorge Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: OnlineBraver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance February 2024 Meeting * Local Focus: Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance
Debate Chair Forum
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1- the training Ecourse) Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-training? If so, join us for the first ever Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for debate chairs and […]
We the People’s Forum: After COVID, Can We Have Accountability Without Retribution?
Host Organization: BA National - We the People's Forum State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineFrancis Collins went viral recently. The former director of the National Institutes of Health, he admitted at the 2023 Braver Angels Convention that public health leaders made mistakes when developing COVID policies, while still defending their overall response. When these videos recently surfaced on Twitter, his acknowledgment of mistakes got the public’s attention. But do […]
