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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 • […]

Book Discussion – Philadelphia, PA

Contact Organizer for exact location - Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia

NEW! Literature Against Polarization discussion of Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover

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 […]

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“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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Red/Blue Workshop – Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN Nashville

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. Registering for Part 1 will automatically […]

Film Discussion – Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ Phoenix

Join us for a film discussion of the new film The Reunited States. Contact Cylee Gutting at cgutting@braverangels.org

Red/Blue Workshop – Provo, UT

Provo, UT Provo

Session 2 will be held the following Saturday, Feb 27, at the same time (12pm-3pm).

Skills Workshop – St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg, FL FL

A free workshop to learn & practice skills for having more respectful & productive political conversations with people on the "other side." This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels in partnership with Florida Humanities as part of the “Why it Matters: Civic and Electoral Participation” initiative, administered by the Federation […]

Skills Workshop – Sevierville, TN

Sevierville, TN TN

A free workshop to learn & practice skills for having more respectful & productive political conversations with people on the "other side." This free workshop does the following: Provides knowledge about what it takes to have constructive, non-polarizing conversations between people who disagree politically Gives you the chance to practice these skills to have these […]

National Families and Politics

Online US

Family relationships are casualties of our toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. Note: eLearning required

Debate – Texas-Wesleyan University Debate – Defund the Police

Online US

Restricted Attendance: This event is designed for all those associated with any college or university campuses (including students, faculty, and other college community members). Local Focus: Texas Join the students of Texas Wesleyan University in Dallas, TX as they debate the topic: "Resolution: Local governments should defund police departments and redirect funds toward alternative solutions […]

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