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Election 2024 Reset: Hopes and Fears

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

The events of July have fundamentally changed the 2024 presidential election, with a shocking, horrible assassination attempt, a broadly criticized debate performance, an unprecedented late change to the Democratic nominee, and two new Vice Presidential candidates. What was widely seen as a retread election is now a quite different race that voters are struggling to […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Bodega Bay Church
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Bodega Bay Church Bay View Street 1320, Bodega Bay

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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National Community Debate – After the Democratic National Convention

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: In her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, Kama Harris did not show signs of uniting the country." Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to […]

Picnic in the Park with Maxim!

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Cedar Rose Park Berkeley

Restricted Attendance: San Francisco Bay Area in person only event. Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area Picnic social gathering

Surviving the 2024 Election

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

How do we survive during what's sure to be a contentious election? Join Bill Doherty, Ph.D, Braver Angels co-founder and highly respected marriage and family therapist, as he speaks with Gabbi Timmis, Director of Communications. Learn how to navigate relationships with loved ones who support (and vote for!) a candidate you strongly oppose. Discover valuable […]

Braver Angels Oregon “Experience”

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Hood River Valley Adult Center Sterling Place 2010, Hood River

Join Braver Angels Oregon for this engaging, interactive and thought provoking in-person event. We will begin with an introduction to Braver Angels and our mission to depolarize American politics, followed by one-on-one discussions between attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in civil discourse with those who may hold differing views, and gain a […]

Braver Angels Quarterly SongFaire

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

BA SongFaire is a quarterly event for Braver Angels musicians to share songs with one another and with a wider audience online. The songs can be originals, or songs that our artists discovered that connect well with the mission of Braver Angels. Our next SongFaire will be on Sunday, September 8, at 2-3:30 pm Pacific […]

Hot Topic Issue Discussion

Host Organization: State
State/Region: MA
Setting: Online
Online US

* Local Focus: Massachusetts Hot Issue Discussion on Zoning in Massachusetts - Is it Hurting our Housing Crisis?

CANCELED: Fireside Chat with David Blankenhorn and Robert Putnam: How to Be a Citizen

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

We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Fireside Chat with David Blankenhorn and Robert Putnam: "How to Be a Citizen" has been canceled. If you made a donation for this event, you will receive a refund within 7-10 business days. If you are separately registered for the free documentary screening of Join […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: MN - State
Partner Org(s): Dakota County Library--Wescott Library
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Wescott Library Wescott Road 1340, Eagan

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In our current polarized political environment, many people avoid or dread political conversations with friends or family members whose politics differ from their own. They worry, rightly so, that any attempts at political discussions will devolve into arguments and acrimony, and result in hurt feelings or […]

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

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

In the recent Alliance meeting on Trustworthy elections, the membership agreed that the highest priority action would be on Gerrymandering. Coincidentally, Citizens Not Politicians and League of Women voters have worked to get a Gerrymandering referendum on the ballot in November. Given the high priority focus area for our membership and the initiative on the […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Bainbridge Hall Bainbridge Street 267, Dayton

* Local Focus: Dayton, OH 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 […]

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 Madison Street 207, 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 […]

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 […]

Event Series Lunch Chats

Lunch Chats

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

Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Event Series Pie & Depolarization

Pie & Depolarization

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Bipartisan Cafe Southeast Stark Street 7901, 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 […]

Event Series Civil Conversations Series – In Person

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 […]

Book Discussion – I Never Thought of It That Way

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

Join us as we revisit Monica Guzman's helpful guide towards depolarizing ourselves and our communities. 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 […]

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 […]

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 Documentary Watch Party and Film Discussion

Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
State/Region: PA
Setting: In-person
St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Social Hall West Orange Street 200, Lititz

Local Focus: Lititz and surrounding areas We'll be watching and discussing the documentary Braver Angels: Reuniting America Braver Angels: Reuniting America is a 50-minute documentary about 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 7 Republican-leaning voters moving through a Braver Angels signature Red/Blue workshop in Waynesville, Ohio, from initial skepticism to more profound understanding and empathy. You’ll get an […]

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National Debate: Choosing Your Candidate

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

Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: A candidate's character matters more than their issue positions." 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. […]

Crossing the Continental Divide

Host Organization: NY - State
Partner Org(s): Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick, NY
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Albert Wisner Public Library McFarland Drive, Warwick

* Local Focus: Warwick, NY and surrounding area Note: This event is to be attended in person. Tickets are free. To prevent spam registrations, use promo code BRAVER. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MI
Setting: In-person
Kensington Church 6880 Secor Road, Traverse City

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 […]

South Bay In-Person Social Event

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Cuesta Park Cuesta Drive 615, Mountain View

Please join Silicon Valley Braver Angels for an in-person social event at Cuesta Park in Mountain View. Braver Angels members, interested friends and family, and people of all political beliefs are welcome. Meet the volunteers who have committed their time to spread the word about respectful conversations across the divide. Have a chat with someone […]

How to Become Politically Anti-Fragile

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

Take a deep dive into how colliding worldviews separate us, how our brains trick us into seeing those that disagree with us as enemies, and how these very same brains can create new constructs in which "they" become part of "us." Join us to discuss strategies for gaining emotional control, reframing difficult conversations, and building […]

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