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Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch

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

Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
First Parish Unitarian Universalist 630 Massachusetts Ave, 630 Massachusetts Ave

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

Film Discussion – Dinner and a movie – Join or Die

State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
19 Carter 19 Carter Street, Berlin

Local Focus: Massachusetts We'll be discussing the film Join or Die. Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it. Follow the story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary "Bowling Alone" research into American community decline may […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Moorestown
Partner Org(s): Mount Holly Friends Meeting
State/Region: NJ
Setting: In-person

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 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 – “Is Economic Equality the Goal?”

Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
State/Region: MD
Setting: In-person
Brightview Westminster Ridge 505 High Acre Dr., Westminster

Does every American have an equal shot at the American Dream? Why is the wealth gap so large - and should we seek to close that gap? What constitutional rights do we have to do so? These are some of the many questions that may be discussed. The magic of Braver Angels events is the […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Facilitated Discussion re: Gun Regulations

Host Organization: Northern MN Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Bent Paddle Brewery 1832 West Michigan Street, Duluth

Local Focus: Twin Ports Area Northern Alliance Facilitated Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Film Discussion – Grab your own grub and watch Join or Die – why you should join a club…and why the fate of America depends on it.

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

Local Focus: Massachusetts 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 of the political spectrum. We'll be discussing the film Join or Die (2023). Join or Die is a film about […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – June 2024

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Lifespring Christian Church 1373 Galbraith Road, Cincinnati

Democracy, Extremism, and Outliers We will read the following paragraph: Under democratic governance structures, people enjoy freedom to believe as they choose, speak freely and advocate for their beliefs. Individuals like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton led the movement giving women the right to vote, and were seen as “extremist.” Another “extremist", Frederick […]

New York City Members Meeting

Host Organization: New York City Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online
Online US

* Local Focus: New York City Are you a member of the Braver Angels NYC Alliance? Are you interested in becoming one? Come join us for our New York City Members Meeting! Learn more how you can get involved and connect with other Braver Angels members throughout this great city.

Event Series Talking Politics Meetup

Talking Politics Meetup

Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Oakshire Public House 207 Madison St, Eugene

Local Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – In Person

State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
White Bear Lake School District Center 4855 Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

Film Discussion – Join or Die! Why you should join a club…and why the fate of America depends on it.

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

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 of the political spectrum. We'll be discussing the film Join or Die (2023). Discuss the film: Join or Die. A film about why […]

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 […]

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 101 South Lebanon Road, Loveland

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

Canceled 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 […]

Event Series Lunch Chats

Lunch Chats

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

Lunchtime discussion on key political issues. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to media@braverangels.org.

Event Series Pie & Depolarization

Pie & Depolarization

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Bipartisan Cafe 7901 SE Stark St, Portland

Join us at our monthly gathering - Pie and Depolarization. This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Bipartisan Café, with your patronage. This event is open […]

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 […]

Williamsburg, VA Braver Angels Alliance Interest Meeting

Host Organization: VA - State
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Williamsburg Regional Library, Room B 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg

* Local Focus: Williamsburg, VA and surrounding areas An introduction to Braver Angels in the Williamsburg, VA area.

Local Community Debate – Oregon’s Rural/Urban Divide is Insurmountable

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

Local Focus: Oregon de·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. About this Event Resolved: The Oregon Rural/Urban Divide is Insurmountable. Given differences in rural and urban Oregonians' relationships to the land, and their lifestyles, […]

Film Discussion – Join or Die’ Film Discussion

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

Local Focus: New Hampshire 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 […]

Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch

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

Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.

Film Discussion – Braver Angels RI Alliance: “Join or Die” Film Discussion – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels Rhode Island Alliance
State/Region: RI
Setting: Online
Online US

Join the Rhode Island Alliance of Braver Angels on June 12th @ 7:30 PM for a discussion of the film 'Join or Die', a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America may depend on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the work of Robert Putnam, whose […]

Moderator Forum: Organizing and Moderating the Community Town Hall Meeting

State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

Learn about Community Town Hall meetings and how they can be a powerful tool for Civic Renewal. Moderators, Ambassadors, Organizers, Alliance Leaders, and other interested BA members will come together to learn how to lead one of these highly effective events in your community.  

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – Multi-State BA Fairfax and DC

Host Organization: Multi-State BA Fairfax and DC
Setting: In-person
The Falls Church Episcopal 115 E. Fairfax Street, Falls Church

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 […]

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