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America’s Public Forum: America’s Crisis of Trust in the 2020s

Host Organization: BA National - Debates / APF Program
Online US

Intellectuals from across the political spectrum have observed for decades that, beneath the intense and polarized vitriol of American politics, a general and metastasizing crisis of trust has steadily eaten away at American institutions and whatever shared legitimacy they once held more confidently. In some ways this has led to the alienation of large segments […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard

Host Organization: BA National
Online DC

Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels musicians 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 […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
Online US

Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and […]

Coliseum Debate – National Debate: Another American Revolution?

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
Online US

Our next member panel debate is sure to be a heated discussion! Americans from a variety of political camps have claimed that the time has come for another revolution to fix what they see as broken in the current system. There are those on the left who claim that our country has fallen into the […]

Members Meeting – Finger Lakes

Learn about the role of trained Braver Angels moderators, the importance of moderators in bringing Braver Angels to a local area / region, qualifications to become a moderator, and how to apply.

Community Debate – National Debate: COVID Vaccine Mandates

Host Organization: BA National - Debates

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 Join Braver Angels Thurs Oct 14 @ 8 pm EST to experience a debate on the topic: Resolved: COVID vaccines should be mandated […]

Coffee with Madam Chair

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
Online US

Having made some new friends in the Braver Angels national debate, join Debate Chair Cynthia O'Brien for a less structured conversation where we can get to know each other a bit better. Limited to 20 attenders. Bring your favorite beverage. Dogs and ukuleles welcome. 10 am PACIFIC time, 1 pm ET. Zoom link will be […]

Film Discussion – Film Discussion of “Swing State”

Host Organization: BA National
Online US

This documentary travels through Blue and Red Counties in the state of Wisconsin, asking an interesting array of characters who they voted for in Election 2016, and what they thought happened. As the film progresses, one important question starts arising: is friendship still possible in divided WI/America? ** This event is open to the media […]

Coliseum Debate – National Debate: Resolved: America should stop nation building.

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
Online US

Join Braver Angels Thurs Oct 28 @ 8 pm EST to experience a debate on the topic: “Resolved: America should stop nation building.” Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-debate-americas-interventions-abroad-registration-190523991387

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
Online US

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 […]

Braver Politics Pilot Program Information Session

Host Organization: BA National
Online US

If you filled out the Braver Politics Interest Form and agreed to organize an BP event, this meeting is for you. This is an opportunity to learn more about BP, and to participate in a Question & Answer session.

Depolarizing Within – Standard – IN PERSON

Restricted Attendance: those registered through a local channel in LaCrosse Local Focus: LaCrosse, WI 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 […]

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Online US

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 "inner […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: BA National
Online US

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 […]

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2

Host Organization: BA National
Partner Org(s): Indiana Alliance
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 […]

America’s Public Forum: Virtue, Progress, and American Institutions Today

Online US

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O’Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, “America’s Public Forum.” Eventbrite link and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americas-public-forum-virtue-progress-and-american-institutions-today-tickets-244821075427?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch  Steven Pinker has argued in books such as The Better Angels of Our Nature and Enlightenment Now that we are […]

Being Red in a Blue Environment

Host Organization: BA National
Online US

This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. This workshop is a free event brought to you […]

“Common Ground” Workshop – Defining and Addressing Anti-Semitism on the Right and the Left

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
Online US

Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Defining and Addressing Anti-Semitism on the Right and the Left. A group of us in Braver Angels have met to discuss the issue of the growing anti-Semitism that is emerging out of the continued polarization in our country. Given the long history of Jews as victims of […]

America’s Public Forum: Compromise? Consensus? Coalition? The (Un)Quiet Arts of American Politics

Online US

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O’Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, “America’s Public Forum.” Eventbrite link and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-compromise-consensus-coalition-the-arts-of-american-politics-tickets-267131366107?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch About this event How do major decisions get made in the institutions of American democracy, […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Host Organization: Other
Test of the In Person version of RB1 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington

Restricted Attendance: This is restricted to anyone that wants to see the draft IP version of RB1 This is a test event of the In Person version of RB1 - use of the ERF, Spawning, Eventbrite, and Calendar. Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide STANDARD – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Other
Partner Org(s): Congregation B'nai B'rith
Congregation B'nai B'rith 1000 San Antonio Creek Rd, Santa Barbara

Restricted Attendance: Restricted (for now) to the Santa Barbara, CA Jewish community Local Focus: Santa Barbara, CA Jewish community 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 […]

Elevator Speech workshop for Braver Angels Ambassadors

Host Organization: Braver Angels - Other

Braver Angels Ambassadors - join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you develop a clear, concise, and memorable way to talk about Braver Angels with media, potential partners, and prospective Braver Angels members. Instructor Lorraine Howell retired at the end of 2020 after more than 20 years of speech coaching and media training. […]

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Walk a Mile in My News

Host Organization: Multi-State

Local Focus: New England Region If you believe that your opponents should not be your enemies, the New England Region invites to Walk a Mile in My News. About this event Our news sources impact how we see the world. As a result, staying within our own opinion "echo chambers" may limit our understanding of […]

Family & Politics

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe

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, this workshop will offer you: Insight into […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
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 […]

Braver Angels D.C. Alliance Holiday Party

Host Organization: DC - Braver Angels Washington

Join the Braver Angels D.C. Alliance and friends at the offices of the National Institute for Civil Discourse on Monday, December 19th, 2022, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, for a holiday reception and gathering. The event is free and open to the public. Please find further logistical information and register via the event's Eventbrite page, and please […]

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“Common Ground” Workshop – Trustworthy Elections – Online

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 Common Ground Workshop on Trustworthy Elections. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe

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 […]

Film Discussion – The Abortion Talks – In Person/Online

Host Organization: Multi-State
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church 7 West 55th Street, New York

Local Focus: NYC, NY, CT, NJ.........on line connection also. “The Abortion Talks” Film Screening ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

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