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Film Discussion: “Join or Die”

Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Henrico Public Library - North Park - NP Meeting Room Franconia Road 8508, Richmond

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 […]

Skills for Conversations about Public Policy and Race – Standard

Host Organization: State
State/Region: DC
Setting: In-person
DC Public Library - Shaw 7th Street Northwest 1630, Washington

For Reds, Blues, and Others Improve skills for listening to others and expressing your own views on race leading to more productive conversations. Note: This event is to be attended in person. The red/blue divide makes it hard for Americans of all races to reason together and find common ground on important policy issues related […]

Informational gathering

Host Organization: State
State/Region: GA
Setting: In-person
Hendershot's Coffee and Cafe Prince Avenue 237, Athens

Local Focus: Athens, GA area Informational gathering about Braver Angels for residents of Athens, GA area ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

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 […]

Film Discussion – “A Road Trip Across a Divided America” Film Screening

Host Organization: Braver Angels Rhode Island Alliance
State/Region: RI
Setting: In-person
Westminster Unitarian Church Kenyon Avenue 119, East Greenwich

Local Focus: Rhode Island A screening of Joseph Sims' latest documentary, "A Road Trip Across a Divided America," followed by a group discussion. 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 […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Rockland County Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
New City Library North Main Street 220, New City

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Agenda 47 Discussion

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

What are the stated intentions of the incoming Trump Administration? From where did your information originate? Are you concerned or energized by these plans? Participants are encouraged to read or watch the actual stated plans by the Trump Vance Campaign and bring other information you find relevant to the conversation. ** This event is open […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

State/Region: MI
Setting: In-person
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse Center Road 6726, Traverse City

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – A Red/Blue Forum: Who did you vote for President and Why?

Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Bethesda Lutheran Church Royal Avenue 4445, Eugene

Local Focus: Eugene, OR Come share and hear liberal, conservative, and other perspectives on the incoming Trump administration. We will balance things so that an equal number of reds and blues get to speak.

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

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

Skills to Navigate the Holidays...And Keep The Family Peace. As families gather for holiday parties, you never know what Uncle Red or Daughter Blue might say about the election or politics. Learn how to wade in or avoid challenging comments at your gatherings.

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 […]

Preparing for Inauguration Day the Braver Angels Way

Host Organization: State
State/Region: IN
Setting: Online

* Restricted Attendance: Intended audience is Unitarian Universalists but is open to all. The Elections are over and time for Unitarian Universalists to engage the community in a civic renewal movement. As a liberal religious community there are reasons to be concerned, but there is also an opportunity to widen our circle and learn about […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – BA MN State Open House on Zoom

State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Minnesota Are you willing to be curious? Do you have a curiosity about the other side but there’s no one to ask in your circle of friends and family? Beginning in December, your state coordinators will hold monthly Open Houses on Zoom to field your questions. We welcome you to ask your question. […]

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 Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels

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 […]

Event Series Michigan Virtual BA Meeting

Michigan Virtual BA Meeting

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

Local Focus: Michigan Michigan BA Meeting to discuss current topics and share experiences of BA in Michigan ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

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 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 […]

NH Alliance Discussion Forum: SCOTUS Decisions

Host Organization: State
State/Region: NH
Setting: Online

* Local Focus: New Hampshire NH Alliance Discussion Forum - SCOTUS Decisions ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

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.

Crossing the Continental Divide

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

Note: This event is to be attended online via Zoom. Tickets are free. 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 activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver […]

Organizer Crash Course – Complete Organizer Training in One Day

Host Organization: BA National
Setting: Online

Prerequisite - An Introduction to Organizing Important - If you have not completed the introductory steps 1, 2, and 3, join us at at 8.15am Pacific/11.15am Eastern to complete the prerequisite for the rest of the day. If you have previously completed the introduction at a Wednesday training session, you can skip this today and […]

Processing the US Elections with Somatics

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
Partner Org(s): Holistic Life Navigation
Setting: Online

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org Welcome to our online event where we will delve into the impact of the US Elections using somatics. Join us for a unique experience where we will explore how our bodies react to political events and how we can navigate through […]

DC Alliance: Post-Election Fishbowl

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
State/Region: DC
Setting: In-person
Southwest Library, Large Meeting Room Wesley Place Southwest 900, Washington

* Local Focus: DC, Virginia, and Maryland What does the Other Side really think -- and why? If there's a foundational question to Braver Angels, it's that one. Following Donald Trump's victory in November, this question matters more than ever. Join the Braver Angels DC Alliance for an opportunity to hear the wide range of […]

“What the Hell Just Happened?”

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

Discussion with breakout rooms ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Alliance/Members Meeting – A Look Back, A Look Forward

Host Organization: State
State/Region: ME
Setting: Online

Coming together to have a sharing of stories about times people have reached across the aisle to family members, friends, and share memories of Building Bridges meetings.

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