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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 […]

Political Party Tribalism: Is everyone voting without thinking?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Does everyone today automatically vote for candidates from their own political party without thinking or research? When is the last time you crossed party lines when voting for a candidate? If you have never crossed party lines to vote, what is your reasoning? Tribalism is a fundamental part of human nature. An August 2023 Wall […]

NEW: Skills for Disagreeing Better

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

This new 90-minute online workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically, and it teaches essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground. In this polarized time, we often lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see […]

Debate Chair Training – Mock Debate

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

Restricted Attendance: 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 third and final step is practicing your skills in a mock debate! Join us […]

Debate Chair Training – Q&A Session

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

Restricted Attendance: Completed debate chair e-Course Have you completed the Braver Angels Debate Chair E-Course? Join us for step 2 in the chair training process — a Q&A session with an experienced Debate Chair!

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 […]

Event Series Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event

Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event

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

Are you a military member or veteran and interested in how your fellow vets and service members are working to reduce political polarization in the United States? Come to our Welcome Event and you will learn about Braver Angels and where you can continue your mission of defending the Constitution of the United States against […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Monthly Alliance meeting – Online

Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties Monthly member meeting, discussing Rural/Urban Divide in Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties, and any impact on or from: homelessness, affordable housing and property taxes. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Monthly Alliance meeting

Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties Monthly member meeting, discussing Rural/Urban Divide in Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties, and any impact on or from: homelessness, affordable housing and property taxes. Open to interested parties. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR: STAY TUNED

Host Organization: Other
Setting: Online
Online US

A meaningful discussion on the current Israel-Hamas war and other interwoven, complex and wide-ranging Middle East topics. Guided by Daniel Pomerantz, CEO, of RealityCheck Research. * A Military and Veterans Event

National Film Club discussion of the film “American Creed”

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 […]

Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

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

Restricted Attendance: Forum is restricted to BA members who are mental health professionals This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to connect, provide consultation and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues.

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
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 "inner […]

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 […]

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Members of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.

Alliance/Members Meeting – SW PA Meet & Greet – Online

State/Region: PA
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Southwestern Pennsylvania Come meet other Braver Angels from Western PA, learn about volunteer opportunities, and share your ideas for forming an alliance and holding future events.  

Alliance/Members Meeting – SW PA Meet & Greet

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: PA
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Southwestern Pennsylvania Come meet other Braver Angels from Western PA, learn about volunteer opportunities, and share your ideas for forming an alliance and holding future events.

Debate Chair Training – Mock Debate

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

Restricted Attendance: 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 third and final step is practicing your skills in a mock debate! Join us […]

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 […]

Self-Care and Mental Wellness Training Series for BA Volunteers

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

How do you deal with feeling reactive, dysregulated, frustrated or exhausted while doing this important work? Learn practical tips and coping skills for managing stress and avoiding burnout.

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