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* 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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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
How is media coverage perceived, how are people's views shaped by the media they consume, and what does a news organization do to preserve their objectivity/independence? Is media bias changing our perceptions?
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 […]
We will independently watch a video on the Braver Angels YouTube channel, and discuss our selection at our meeting.
Should Congress Pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act?
DISCUSSION: Did the Democrats bypass democracy when they nominated Kamala Harris?
Join us for a 1-hr orientation to learn about the Braver Network State Rep Volunteer Role. After this training you will be completely trained and ready to start working in the role.
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 […]
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 Focus: Southeastern Michigan Skill building & event planning. Online or in-person @ St. George, 801 E. Commerce, Milford, MI. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Restricted Attendance: Age 55 and Older “Fostering Dialogue” is the topic of Mid-North Shepherd’s Center’s October 30 meeting from their Domestic Decisions series. Braver Angels Indiana will present about the range of tools they provide to citizens, educators, and legislators for depolarizing the country. The Mid-North Shepherd’s Center is an interfaith program available to all […]
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
Local Focus: Medina, OH 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
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. If you want to preserve important […]
Local Focus: Central Ohio Braver Angels Central Ohio Debate Debate Resolution: Resolved: Passing Issue 1 will result in fairer districting Issue 1 is a statewide issue on the ballot statewide on November 5, 2024, which, if passed, would affect the way people are chosen to draw or redraw the lines that divide the state into […]
This event is a presentation and conversation on how we can resist the pull of triumphalism if our own side wins the Nov. 5 election or vengefulness if it loses. And how will we manage our reactions if the country enters a constitutional crisis where both sides claim victory in the Electoral College, or if […]
Do you want to bring a Braver Angels Debate to your Alliance? It's not as hard as it seems -- but there's one thing you'll want to put extra time into, and that's your resolution. In this online workshop, the Braver Angels Debate Team will help you ensure your resolution is about a question that […]
* Local Focus: Colorado Join us for our final diverse dialogue among community members willing to engage in respectful and honest discussions with disparate views, focusing on the 2024 election. These events will be in a casual space for community members to participate in conversations with the intent to understand rather than change minds. ** […]
* Local Focus: Southern Colorado, all South of Littleton, Denver and Aurora Community discussion, working toward a balanced Red/Blue/Independent group of participants. Moderator will pose the questions and participants will respond. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
