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Braver Angels Ambassador Orientation – National

Online US

Join us for the first Braver Angels Ambassador orientation. Braver Angels Ambassadors speak publicly (in person or via Zoom) to organizations such as local civic groups, colleges, and communities of faith about Braver Angels and depolarization. Other outreach opportunities include writing op-eds or creating social media content. Once attending the orientation, Braver Angels Ambassadors can […]

Film Discussion – National: The Reunited States

Online US

Just when it seems that America is ripping apart at the seams, The Reunited States is a powerful and urgent documentary that follows several determined individuals on the difficult journey of bridging our political and racial divides. Braver Angels’ own Bill Doherty and John Wood Jr. put in brief appearances! Film director Ben Rehki and […]

National Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop

Online US

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 […]

Debate – National

Online US

Debate Resolution: The American system of government cannot function without its citizens subscribing to a shared sense of reality. A Braver Angels Debate is a highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas.

Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop – Burnsville, MN

Burnsville, MN Burnsville

These workshops provide you with the knowledge of what it takes to have constructive, non-polarizing conversations between people who disagree politically; give you the chance to practice the skills to have these conversations; and think about how to have these conversations with people in your social network. Open to all!

Red/Blue Workshop – Sevierville, TN – Part 1 and 2

TN Online

Braver Angels National Red/Blue Workshop (Part 1 & 2) Join us for a free two-part intensive online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than […]

Skills Workshop – Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL Chicago

An online workshop for liberals and conservatives who want to communicate better with friends, family, and co-workers on the other side.

Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop – National

Online US

REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. You may register for the Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop on February 7th from 2:00-4:00 pm (https://braverangels.org/event/skills-for-bridging-the-divide-west-virginia/) or February 28 from 2:00-4:00 pm (https://braverangels.org/event/national-skills-for-bridging-the-divide-workshop-2/).

Red/Blue Workshop – Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Join us for a free two-part intensive (3 hour) online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Registering for Part 1 […]

Short-form (3-hour) Red/Blue Workshop – Minnesota – Part 2

Online US

Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. Participants for this workshop need to complete Session 1 before this Session 2. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – West Virginia

WV Online WV

This workshop provides you with the knowledge of what it takes to have constructive, non-polarizing conversations between people who disagree politically; gives you the chance to practice the skills to have these conversations; and think about how to have these conversations with people in your social network. Open to all! THIS EVENT IS FULL. Please […]

Depolarizing Within Workshop – Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL Chicago

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule. This free three-hour workshop teaches participants: • How to be more aware of their own "inner polarizer" • How to be critical without demonizing, dismissing or stereotyping large segments of the population • […]

National Depolarizing Within Workshop

WA Online

REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. You may register for a local Depolarizing Within Workshop near you or the next National Workshop on April 24 from 11:00-2:00 PDT (https://braverangels.org/event/national-depolarizing-within-workshop-3/)

Debate – San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo

Resolved: Legalization of cannabis for recreational use has been, on balance, good for CA

Book Discussion – ONLINE

Online US

90-minute discussion of the book "Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned How to Love the Right," by Ken Stern. All members are welcome to attend, listen in, and - as attendance numbers allow - participate in the large group discussion.

America’s Public Forum: Can Curiosity Heal Our Divides?

Online US

Link to Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americas-public-forum-can-curiosity-heal-our-divides-tickets-140958892843?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch From a series of events co-hosted by Braver Angels and the National Institute for Civil Discourse, "America's Public Forum." In partnership with Civic Renaissance, a special edition of America's Public Forum. We live in an era of moral certainty and deep social and cultural division. Could curiosity—a fundamental openness to, and wonderment […]

Free

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 – Nashville, TN

Online US

About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Schedule In […]

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