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    CT Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    We will discuss Braver Angels’ new initiative, Citizen-Led Solutions (CLS):  What it is, why it matters, and how your community can turn dialogue into action.

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Civic Conversations Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have […]

    Mental Health Professional Forum

    Host Organization: SIG - Mental Health Professionals
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    **Restricted Attendance: For Licensed or Degreed Mental Health Professionals Only The Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals Forum brings together therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum to explore the […]

    Beyond the Headlines: Real Conversations on Immigration

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
    Partner Org(s): Stanford University
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Stanford University 450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford

    ** Local Focus: Vicinity of Stanford University, CA Join Stanford students and community members from across generations for a frank, thoughtful conversation about immigration at a moment when the topic […]

    Learn Practical Steps to Building Positive Relationships in Divided Times

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: VT
    Setting: In-person
    Sharon Elementary School 135 School Street, Sharon

    Join us for a Braver Angels facilitated discussion and author talk based on the book "Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times", by […]

    Civic Discussion Series: The America We Want to Be – Founding Aspirations

    Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Bridging the Divide, Living Room Conversations, Fair for All
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Kay Ceniceros Center, North Annex 29995 Evans Rd., Menifee

    * Local Focus: Inland Empire of Southern California After watching the extended trailer to the documentary "American Creed", we will reflect on America’s founding aspirations and discuss what your thoughts […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Note: This event is to be attended online. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see […]

    Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Whatcom County Dispute Resolution Center 206 Prospect Street, Bellingham

    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 […]

    Skills for Challenging Conversations – LAPP Skills for Teens

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Irvine Ranch Water District Community Center 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine

    ** Restricted Attendance: High school students This Braver Angels workshop gives participants an opportunity to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills when facing controversial issues in their lives—with […]

    Minnesota State Alliance Open House (OH?)

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

    Local Focus: Minnesota The Minnesota State Alliance Open House is a place to bring the curious questions that you wonder about, but might not have someone on the other side […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

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

    Note: This free* event is to be attended online.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, […]

    NEO Alliance Meeting – What is Courageous Citizenship?

    Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ (Brecksville) 23 Public Square, Brecksville

    ** Local Focus: NE Ohio NEO Alliance Meeting - What is Courageous Citizenship? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    January BASWV Alliance Meeting – “Courageous Citizenship”

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** Local Focus: Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon (Eugene, Springfield, and surrounding area) We will watch a short clip of the Braver Angels CEO discussing Courageous Citizenship. Then we will discuss […]

    How Do We Find Community in Our Differences

    Online US

    * Local Focus: Hennepin County MN In a time of deep cultural and political divides, building community across differences is challenging. In this 90-minute interactive session, participants will explore how […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Eagles Club 210 E 4th St., Winona

    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 […]

    Braver Angels Resolution Development Workshop

    Host Organization: BA National - Debates
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Do you want to bring a Braver Angels Debate to your Alliance? It's not as hard as it seems -- but there's one thing you'll want to put extra time […]

    Braver Angels Introduction

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 100 Romeo Rd, Rochester

    Join us for an introduction to Braver Angles where participants will learn how Braver Angels uses curiosity to seek further understanding and common ground with  those who hold different political […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: The Minnesota Somali Welfare Fraud Case Demonstrates That an Acceptance of Immigrant Multi-Culturalism Is a Threat to Assimilation Based on a Shared National Culture

    Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    St Paul's Methodist Church 270 Main St, Northport

    * Local Focus: Long Island ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: […]

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Civic Conversations Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: BA National
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tompkins County
    Partner Org(s): First Unitarian Society of Ithaca
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    First Unitarian Society of Ithaca Annex 306 N Aurora St, Ithaca

    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 […]

    NC Statewide Debate

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online

    ** Local Focus: North Carolina The results of a resolution poll will determine the topic. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between […]

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

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

    * Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, guided discussion […]

    Tampa Bay Braver Angels Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Maureen B. Gauzza Library 11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa

    Local Focus: Tampa Bay Area, FL ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Confessions of a Voting Reformer – An intimate talk with the Executive Director of the Equal Vote Coalition on upgrading our elections and how to stop runaway polarization

    Host Organization: LA County Alliance
    Partner Org(s): The Equal Vote Coalition
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    UnUrban Coffee House 3301 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica

    Please join us for a special evening of conversation with Sara Wolk, Executive Director of the Equal Vote Coalition. We'll have a fireside chat with Sara on upgrading our elections, […]

    Local Community Debate – K-12 Schools Should Prohibit Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Benton Co. Historical Society, LBCC Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Corvallis Museum 411 SW Second St., Corvallis

    Local Focus: Oregon Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: K-12 Schools Should Prohibit Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day Remember, our […]

    Braver Angels: Bridging Divides Through Conversation

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: In-person
    Oliver Russell 217 S. 11th St., Boise

    Join your neighbors for a 90-minute dialogue event bringing together diverse political perspectives for constructive conversation about issues that matter to our community. What to Expect:  You'll rotate through small-group […]