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Families & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region
Partner Org(s): St. Vincent de Paul Church, Albany
State/Region: NY

Local Focus: Albany, New York Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight […]

PTSD Among Police Officers: Walk a Mile in My Blues (NY – State)

State/Region: NY
Setting: Online

Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist who works exclusively with police officers, and founder of Copline, a hotline for police officers experiencing anything from a bad day to a full blown mental health crisis. Join Braver Angels in New York and New Jersey for her talk on what draws police officers to the law enforcement profession, […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tompkins County
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
All Saints Church 347 Ridge Rd., Lansing

There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online

Much of today’s polarization is 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 other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free three hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own […]

Pizza/Potluck in the Park – A Braver Angels Meet-up

Host Organization: Braver Angels CNY/Southern Hills
Partner Org(s): Gorges Angels of Tompkins County
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Cummins Park 2 Grove Street, Tully

Local Focus: Central New York and Southern Hills (Event is a picnic in Tully, NY) ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Walk a Mile in my News

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online
Online US

Restricted Attendance: 30 Local Focus: New York City and suburbs Have you ever walked a mile in someone else's news? (No, that's not a typo!) Eight members of the Long Island Alliance of Braver Angels are doing just that: We have formed four pairs of "reds" and "blues," each of which has committed to taking […]

Roe v. Wade: Constitutional Ruling or Judicial Overreach that Should be Overturned?

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online
Online US

Like any human institution, the Supreme Court is fallible. Over the years, it has reversed itself (150 to 300 times depending on partial or full overturning). The most famous and universally supported reversal was Brown v. Board of Education overturning the "separate but equal" 1896 ruling of Plessy v Ferguson. Many conservative scholars, including what […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
Partner Org(s): Connetquot Library
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online

Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into why family differences over […]

Members Meeting – Conversation on Safeguarding Voting and Elections

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tompkins County
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
All Saints Parish 347 Ridge Rd (Rt 34B), Lansing

Restricted Attendance: Tompkins County Residents Local Focus: Tompkins County, NY Join Braver Angels for a civil conversation across the political divide about safeguarding voting and elections.

Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop

Host Organization: Finger Lakes Region Braver Angels Work Group
Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of Rochester Metropolitan Area, Pachamama Alliance Rochester Area Community
State/Region: NY
Online - NY NY

Local Focus: Finger Lakes Region, NY There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for […]

Town Hall – Town Hall Discussion Redistricting/Gerrymandering: Problems and Possible Solutions

Partner Org(s): Brookhaven League of Women Voters
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: New York The redistricting process usually leads to gerrymandering when politicians are in charge of the process. As a result, redistricting is another contentious topic that stirs political partisanship and polarization. Working with the Brookhaven branch of the League of Women Voters, our LI Braver Angels Alliance is sponsoring a Town Hall Discussion […]

Town Hall – Discussion Redistricting/Gerrymandering: Problems and Possible Solutions

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
Partner Org(s): Brookhaven League of Women Voters
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: New York The redistricting process usually leads to gerrymandering when politicians are in charge of the process. As a result, redistricting is another contentious topic that stirs political partisanship and polarization. Working with the Brookhaven branch of the League of Women Voters, our LI Braver Angels Alliance is sponsoring a Town Hall Discussion […]

Religion and Politics: Let’s Talk About it

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
Partner Org(s): Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online
Online US

There’s an old saying that two subjects you should never bring up in polite conversation are religion and politics. But many people’s religious backgrounds and their political views are related, and some of the biggest issues in politics today have religious dimensions. Can exploring religion in polite conversation help us bridge political divides? This 90-minute […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 — IN PERSON

State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Presbyterian Church, Oneonta, NY 296 Main Street, Oneonta

Local Focus: Otsego County, NY State Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, […]

Local Community Debate: Should Some Guns Be Banned – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Huntington Public Library 338 Main Street, Huntington

de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. Local Focus: Long Island Alliance and New York State About this Event Resolved: The purchase, sale, and possession of semi-automatic rifles, and magazines that hold more than […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tompkins County
Partner Org(s): Catholic Charities
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
All Saints Church, Parish Hall 347 Ridge Rd, Lansing

Restricted Attendance: Catholic parishioners in Tompkins County Local Focus: Tompkins County, NY About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for […]

Deliberative Town Hall – Bail Reform – Fairness and Dangerousness Issues

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Relevant to NY State Topic: This event will explore the topic of bail reform and the relationship of fairness, dangerousness, retention and bail amount, if any. An issue-focused discussion among citizens and public officials, centered on citizen deliberations. About this event Ordinary citizens’ trust in their leaders has eroded in recent years, as […]

Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: New York Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Union College, Stanley O'Brien '74 Center for Collaboration & Engagement East Lane, Schenectady

Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Christ the King Episcopal Church 3021 State Route 213 East, Stone Ridge

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 – NYC Debate – “Resolved: Smash the Patriarchy” – In Person

Partner Org(s): New York Young Republicans - Arts Caucus; Woodhull Freedom Foundation
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Comedy Cellar Village Underground 130 W 3rd St, New York

de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. Local Focus: New York City About this Event Resolved: "Smash the Patriarchy" Are you ready to bridge the partisan divide? Braver Angels is coming to New […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Roxborough Holdings - Old Grafton Elementary School Babcock Lake Rd / Rte 2 Intersection, Grafton

Local Focus: Capital Region of New York State, Berkshire County MA, Southern Vermont   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 […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: NY - Westchester Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Somers Library 82 Primrose St, Katonah

Local Focus: Somers, New York and Westchester County New York 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 […]

Families and Politics – ONLINE

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Capital Region of NY State About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, […]

Local Community Debate – Resolved: Prosecutorial efforts on the state and federal level to remove a Republican candidate from the presidential election is a threat to American democracy.

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Long Island de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: Prosecutorial efforts on the state and federal level to remove a Republican candidate from the presidential election is […]

Local Community Debate – Resolved: The Supreme Court’s July 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which to overturned Roe v. Wade, is a threat to American democracy

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online

de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: The Supreme Court’s July 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which to overturned Roe v. Wade, is a threat […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
Partner Org(s): St. Mary's Episcopal Church-in-the-Highlands
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
St. Mary' Episcopal Church-in-the-Highland 1 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring

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 – Long Island Braver Angels Debate on Immigration

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online

de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: {Republicans are right to insist that Biden has the executive power, like Trump, to curtail the numbers applying for asylum at the […]

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