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Alliance/Members Meeting – DC Alliance Happy Hour at Political Pattie’s

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
State/Region: DC
Setting: In-person
Political Pattie's 901 G St NW, Washington

* LocalFocus:  Washington, DC Join Braver Angels DC for a happy hour at the newly opened bipartisan bar Political Pattie's located at 913 U Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001. It is a short walk from the U Street metro station. Come find out about events that Braver Angels is planning in the future in the […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Montana State Braver Angels meeting

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

Local Focus: Montana Monthly Montana Braver Angel meeting. Our focus in August will be on Trustworthy Elections; in September we will focus on Affordable Housing with our Wyoming neighbors, and in October we will join in a Reflect and Respond event focused on improving morale, increasing the spirit of community, and strengthening our democracy. ** […]

Bridging the Political Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
Partner Org(s): Kitchen Table Talk
State/Region: VA
Setting: Online

Local Focus: DC, MD, VA A conversation with Braver Angels about their work to combat polarization in the United States. Q&A to Follow ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@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 […]

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.

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Northern MN Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
University of Wisconsin Superior, Yellowjacket Union Catlin Avenue 1605, Superior

* Local Focus: Duluth and Superior 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, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – NEO Alliance Braver Conversations

Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church 20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River

Local Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance Braver Conversations - What is the purpose of government?

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of St. Louis Park
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
St. Louis Park City Hall Minnetonka Boulevard 5005, St. Louis Park

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of St. Louis Park
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
St. Louis Park City Hall Minnetonka Boulevard 5005, St. Louis Park

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – In Person

State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Nanuet Public Library Church Street 149, Nanuet

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 […]

Local Community Debate – Resolved: Increased Immigration Harms the American Working Class. Agree or Disagree?

Host Organization: North Carolina Triad Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Grace United Methodist Church West Friendly Avenue 438, Greensboro

* Local Focus: North Carolina Triad Region Come join us for this 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 and what you think. About this Event Resolved: Increased Immigration harms the American working class. Agree or […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: LA County Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church Eucalyptus Lane 83, Montecito

Local Focus: Santa Barbara, California and vicinity A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule 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 […]

“Common Ground” Workshop – Immigration

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
State/Region: DC
Setting: In-person
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Public Library - DC Connecticut Avenue Northwest 5625, Washington

About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform or abortion. Together participants talk about their […]

Event Series Braver Politics Office Hours

Braver Politics Office Hours

Host Organization: Braver Politics
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

* Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.

Common Ground – Addressing Immigration

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

Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Addressing Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church 1st Street 2175, 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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Abington Township Human Relations Commission
State/Region: PA
Setting: In-person
Abington Township Public Library Old York Road 1030, Abington

Restricted Attendance: Recruitment efforts aimed at Abington Township election committee members and poll workers but open to anyone Local Focus: Abington Township 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 […]

Freedom: An American Value

Host Organization: LA County Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

America is a nation founded on shared values. But do all Americans mean the same thing when talking about these values? The Los Angeles Alliance of Braver Angels will host a 3-part series exploring the American values of Freedom, Justice, and Equality, focused on how different definitions of these values may contribute to American polarization. […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: State
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Christ Episcopal Church Highland Avenue 1132, Needham

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 […]

Local Community Debate – DC Alliance Debate: District of Columbia Initiative 83

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: DC
Setting: In-person
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room 1 7th Street Northwest 1630, Washington

Local Focus: District of Columbia Come join us for this 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 and what you think. About this Event Resolved: Vote for Initiative 83 (Ranked-Choice Voting - Ballotpedia) You probably haven’t experienced […]

“Who benefits from rhetorical violence?”

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

Public discussion on the subject of rhetorical violence with breakout rooms. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels of East Central Illinois
Partner Org(s): Mahomet Public Library
State/Region: IL
Setting: In-person
Mahomet Public Library East Oak Street 1702, Mahomet

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 […]

BAANC 4th Monday Discussion

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: Online

Should Congress Pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act?

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Coalition for Empowered Education-Depoliticizing the Classroom
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Hilton Sacramento Arden West Harvard Street 2200, Sacramento

Restricted Attendance: Must register with the Coalition for Empowered Education 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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
State/Region: IN
Setting: In-person
Valparaiso Public Library Jefferson Street 103, Valparaiso

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 […]

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