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Please join us for our next Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance meeting on Wednesday, April 27, from 7-8pm on Zoom. We will watch and discuss the fifth video in a YouTube channel series by Prof. Ilana Redstone: Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes. The topic of this video series is viewpoint diversity. This workshop is a free […]
Our goal is to understand Haidt's framework that explains why Conservatives and Liberals think the way they do about different issues. Join us as we view together Haidt’s 18-minute TED Talk and then discuss what rings true.
Restricted Attendance: Restricted to BA Members who are residence of Illinois Local Focus: Illinois About this event In the spirit of depolarizing our community and bringing people together, the Braver Angels Illinois Zoom Alliance invites you to Walk a Mile in My News. This exciting experience pairs Blue-leaning and Red-leaning individuals for a two-week journey […]
Our April Film Club selection is Poverty, Inc, 2014, a thought-provoking documentary that discusses the negative impact of well-meaning international charities on the people in developing countries. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Please join us for an intensive online workshop 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. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on […]
Please join us for a Braver Politics Training for Homeroom Advisors or people that might want to become Homeroom Advisors.
Local Focus: Colorado 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 […]
Local Focus: Wisconsin BA Wisconsin statewide planning for Braver Politics and volunteer organization
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 […]
Election Team Advisor Training
Local Focus: Oxford, OH 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, […]
When it comes to addressing homelessness, should we be taking a one-size-fits-all approach? Or are there many different approaches that we should adopt? We'll discuss these questions and explore solutions with a politically diverse panel of Americans who have been homeless, or who work on housing issues. We the People's Forum is a Braver Angels […]
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (Red) is joining Mónica Guzmán (Blue), Braver Angels Director of Digital and Storytelling, in a "fearlessly curious" conversation about Minnesota politics in the spirit of Guzmán's new book, I Never Thought of it That Way. The conversation […]
Restricted Attendance: Must have completed the Citizen Volunteer Orientation E-Course Citizen Volunteer Orientation Part 2
Local Focus: Connecticut New to Braver Angels? Curious about what the Connecticut Alliance is up to? Already a member, but wanting to put your talents and interests to work as a volunteer? Bring your questions, ideas, and enthusiasm to our brief info session (repeated regularly). Hear about upcoming events and activities, connect with volunteer opportunities, […]
Join Elizabeth Doll for the Specialized Braver Politics Guide role of Event Trainer.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Members of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.
Citizen Volunteer Event Training
Book Discussion: Saving Grace by Kirsten Powers ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
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 […]
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 Resolved: The rights of an adult woman take precedence over the rights of a fetus. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver […]
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 […]
Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop: This workshop is for political liberals who are surrounded by conservatives in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. This […]
Restricted Attendance: Alaskan residents 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, 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 […]
Discussion with Jay Van Bavel, co-author of The Power of Us ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Restricted Attendance: Current BA member, has attended at least one skills workshop Local Focus: Minnesota members only BA Minnesota Local Alliances Discuss Controversial Ideas in Education Students attend school for many reasons, including to learn about the world, to develop critical thinking, and to hone employable skills. In recent years, schools have struggled to determine […]
Restricted Attendance: Have participated in a Braver Angels workshop Are current dues-paying members Local Focus: Minnesota BA Minnesota Local Alliances Discuss Controversial Ideas in Education. Students attend school for many reasons, including to learn about the world, to develop critical thinking, and to hone employable skills. In recent years, schools have struggled to determine how […]
