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Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

State/Region: IA
Iowa City Friends Meeting (To be provided in the registration confirmation page and the followup emails), Iowa City

Local Focus: Eastern Iowa 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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Restricted to personalized invites only. 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, […]

Homelessness: Whose Fault Is It?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland
State/Region: CA

Monthly Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
State/Region: NY
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 […]

Members Meeting – Climate Conversations

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
Partner Org(s): Our Climate Common https://ourclimatecommon.org/
State/Region: ME
Online US

Do we really have effective conversations about climate change? Political affiliation is the best single predictor of our viewpoints on climate change and yet, climate change impacts all of us, […]

Chicago Braver Angels Meet ‘n Greet – In Person

State/Region: IL
The Butcher’s Tap (Upstairs) 3553 N. Southport Ave, Chicago

Local Focus: Chicago, Illinois Tired of the toxic division tearing our country apart? Want to do something about it? Join us at this informal get-together to learn how Braver Angels […]

Scaling Mount Polarization: Is dialogue the best way to reach the summit?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
State/Region: DC
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room 1 4450 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington

Local Focus: DC Scaling Mount Polarization: Is dialogue the best way to reach the summit, or is there a better way to blaze the trail (mass messaging, debates, policy change)? […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Waterford School, The American Heritage School
State/Region: UT
American Heritage School American Fork

Restricted Attendance: This workshop is only for students and faculty from the Waterford School and The American Heritage School. Local Focus: Salt Lake City, Utah Get beyond the stories we […]

Film Discussion – Braver Angels: Reuniting America

Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
State/Region: PA
Simpson Library 16 North Walnut Street, Mechanicsburg

Local Focus: Lower Susquehanna Valley region of PA Watch Party and Discussion of "Braver Angels: Reuniting America" ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran […]

Book Discussion – Conservatism by Jerry Muller

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe

Note: This event is to be attended online at 7pm Central European Time/ 1pm EST Join us for a lively 2 hour long discussion on Conservatism by Jerry Muller At […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: DC
Friends Meeting of Washington 2111 Decatur Place Northwest, Washington

Local Focus: Washington 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 […]

Braver Partners Monthly Workshop: Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: BA National - Partnerships
State/Region: - National

Note: This event will be held online. Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Clemson
State/Region: SC
UUFC Social Hall To Be Disclosed Upon Registration, Clemson

Local Focus: Upstate South Carolina 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 […]

Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

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 […]

Film Discussion – Documentary related to one man’s controversial approach and success in changing hearts and minds

Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance
Partner Org(s): Laramie County Library, Better Together, Compassionate Cheyenne
State/Region: WY
Cottonwood Room, Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Laramie

Film Discussion - Documentary related to one man's controversial approach and success in changing hearts and minds ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran […]

Families and Politics – ONLINE

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
Online DC

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. […]

Canceled Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 — Canceled

Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas
State/Region: AR
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 […]

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Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA

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 […]

Local Conversation About Abortion – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean

Local Focus: Fairfax County, VA and environs Local Discussion: How America Should Govern or Legislate Regarding Abortion. We'll start our April meeting by giving participants an opportunity to state briefly, […]

Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
Partner Org(s): RAF Alconbury Family Readiness Center
RAF Alconbury Library Building #678, Arizona St, RAF Alconbury

Local Focus: RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
State/Region: TX
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W 26th St, Houston

A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free […]

Canceled Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: ID
Pond Student Union Building - South Fork Room 1080 S 5th Ave, 3rd Floor, Pocatello

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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
Partner Org(s): Bridging Divides - El Dorado, South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce
State/Region: CA
South Tahoe Association of Realtors 2307 James Avenue, South Lake Tahoe

Local Focus: Residents of South Lake Tahoe region. A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Rohnert Park Library Event Room 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park

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 […]

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