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“Give Your Elevator Speech A Lift” – Learn How to Craft Your Elevator Speech

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

As Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will help you develop a short, clear and memorable way to talk about Braver […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library 4275 Cass St., San Diego

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 […]

Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance Meeting – December 7

Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: IL
Setting: In-person
St. Pauls UCC 2335 North Orchard Street, Chicago

Join us for a monthly in-person Alliance meeting. Agenda: click here. Parking: St. Pauls has a parking lot at 634 W Kemper Place, which is first-come, first-served. There are approximately 14 spaces available. Please avoid the space that is marked reserved. Free parking is also available nearby on Fullerton. You can also park at the […]

Film Discussion: “Join or Die”

Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Henrico Public Library - North Park - NP Meeting Room 8508 Franconia Rd, 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 1630 7th Street NW, Washington, DC

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 237 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30601, 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 119 Kenyon Ave #2905, 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 220 North Main Street, 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 505 High Acre Dr., 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 6726 Center Rd, 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 4445 Royal Ave, 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 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 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 […]

Preparing for Inauguration Day the Braver Angels Way

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

* 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
Online US

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. […]

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 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 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
Online US

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 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 […]

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.

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 […]

“What the Hell Just Happened?”

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

Discussion with breakout rooms ** 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
Online US

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

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