Alliance/Members Meeting – MN Braver Angels State meeting – Online
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Braver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineMonthly meeting for Angels of Color Caucus members and the greater Braver Angels Community. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Connecting Across America’s Political Divides
Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels Partner Org(s): One Small Step, Sonoma County Regional Library, StoryCorps, KRCB State/Region: CA Setting: In-person Windsor Regional Library 9291 Old Redwood Highway Building 100, WindsorLocal Focus: Northern San Francisco Bay Area Rise for America Documentary Viewing and Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: Attendees should have completed a BA workshop that has introduced them to skills for discussing topics with the opposite color Local Focus: South Central Indiana Alliance Each month the SC Indiana Alliance tackles a topic of current interest to Reds and Blues. Ping one of us for this month's topic or workshop.
Family & Politics – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: UT Setting: In-person Salt Lake City Marmalade Library 280 W 500 N, Salt Lake CityLocal Focus: Utah Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want […]
Families and Politics – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance State/Region: CA Setting: In-person Redlands United Church of Christ 168 Bellevue, RedlandsFamily relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]
Depolarizing Within School Communities – ONLINE
Host Organization: BA National - Workshops State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USSocial-cultural conflicts are finding local targets – schools and their communities. Public education has become an ideological battleground. Beyond “progressive/conservative,” these ideological conflicts are much more personal and are attracting “warriors” based on various issues. This specific workshop uses examples relating to social-emotional learning, book banning, and changing long time classic books with modern language, […]
Depolarizing Within – In Person
Host Organization: Braver Angels Partner Org(s): Spark Kindness State/Region: MA Setting: In-person Common Street Spiritual Center 13 Common Street, NatickA free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule. Braver Angels and Spark Kindness are offering two Braver Angels workshops during Kindness Week, a Natick community annual tradition. The workshops will be held each Saturday, Nov 4 and Nov 11. Sign up […]
Moderator Training Support Group – Online
State/Region: MN Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will […]
Ambassador Outreach – In Person
State/Region: IN Setting: In-person Monroe County Public Library - Downtown (Auditorium) 303 E Kirkwood Avenue, BloomingtonLocal Focus: Bloomington, Indiana and surrounding areas Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During the workshop, participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver Angels Red/Blue workshop in action Gain […]
Ambassador Training Support and Discussion Group – Online
Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7 State/Region: MN Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA […]
Book Discussion – The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Ourselves and Society – In Person
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC Partner Org(s): Common Thread Church and Quail Ridge Books State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Common Thread Church, Raleigh 2011 Ridge Rd, RaleighLocal Focus: North Carolina An evening with Alexandra Hudson moderated by Leslie Boney Join us for an unforgettable evening with Alexandra Hudson, where she will share her insights and the ideas behind her new book, The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Ourselves and Society. This in-person event will take place on Wed, Nov […]
Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT State/Region: CT Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Connecticut Learn about how citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum are coming together to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too. Bring your questions and enthusiasm. Feel free to join us for Part 1 and/or Part 2, based on your interest: 7:00PM ET — Part 1: For […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance Virtual Social and Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance State/Region: PA Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: For interested parties living in the BALSA region Local Focus: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance region (Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties) Virtual Social and Discussion Meeting for BALSA Members and Subscribers
Alliance/Members Meeting – “Israel / Palestine : How should the US deal with this and other foreign nations conflicts?”
Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance State/Region: NH Setting: OnlineAre you eager to be a part of a thought-provoking conversation that delves into the heart of global conflicts and America's role on the world stage? The recent terrorist attacks on October 7th have reignited age-old debates that can't be ignored. Should the United States intervene? If so, to what extent? As a nation that […]
BA Organizer Training – Online
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
“Red-Blue” Workshop – Session 2 – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Country Inn & Suites 6003 Hudson Road, WoodburyGo further in the search for common ground by asking sincere questions of understanding, and getting real answers. About this event 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. […]
Debate Chair Training
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USRestricted Attendance: Signed up for Rise For America Campaign, Completed Debate Chair E-Course, Attended Debate Chair Q&A Session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The next step is getting live practice. Join […]
Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: WI Setting: In-person Mequon Public Library 11345 N Cedarburg Rd, MequonRestricted Attendance: invitation from organizers Local Focus: Mequon, WI Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues […]
Families and Politics – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas State/Region: TX Setting: In-person Dispute Resolution Center 5407 N Interstate Highway 35, AustinFamily relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person
Partner Org(s): Spark Kindness State/Region: MA Setting: In-person Common Street Spiritual Center 13 Common Street, NatickBraver Angels and Spark Kindness are offering two Braver Angels workshops during Kindness Week, a Natick community annual tradition. The workshops will be held each Saturday, Nov 4 and Nov 11. Sign up for one or both! Depolarizing Within will be Nov 4 and Skills for Bridging the Divide on Nov 11. Communication Skills for […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Documentary Party
Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance State/Region: AZ Setting: In-person Private Home Tuscon, AZ TusconLocal Focus: AZ Main Event: BA Documentary Party During this regular meeting of our BA Alliance, we are hosting a BA Documentary Party (Rise for America Documentary Viewing and Discussion) to watch this video on the origin of our organization. Please invite a friend, and please especially consider inviting a "red" as our alliance is […]
Ambassador Outreach – In Person
State/Region: IN Setting: In-person All Souls Unitarian Church 5805 East 56th Street, IndianapolisLocal Focus: Indianapolis, Indiana and surrounding areas Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During the workshop, participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver Angels Red/Blue workshop in action Gain […]
Families and Politics – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance Partner Org(s): Spokane Public Library State/Region: WA Setting: In-person Spokane Public Library - Liberty Park Branch 402 S Pittsburg St., SpokaneFamily relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]
Melt the Pot Chili Cook-off
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Flying Machine Brewing Company 3130 Randall Pkwy, WilmingtonLocal Focus: Wilmington NC and surrounding areas Join us for "Melt the Pot" Chili Cook-off at Flying Machine! This is a family social event sponsored by Braver Angels of Wilmington NC. We'll provide the chili and cornbread. Bring a friend! Everyone is welcome.
Alliance/Members Meeting – An Evening with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Stanford Univ., COVID Epidemiologist
Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance State/Region: AZ Setting: Online Online USThis is a special event hosted by the Tucson Alliance and open to the General Public. Dr. Bhattacharya was opposed to lockdowns and mask mandates as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was a co-author in 2020 of the Great Barrington Declaration, which advocated lifting COVID-19 restrictions on lower-risk groups to develop herd immunity […]
Moderator Training Support Group – Online
State/Region: MN Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – November 2023
Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group State/Region: OH Crossroads Church - Oakley 3500 Madison Rd, CincinnatiWhat is the Role of the Church in a Polarized World? Whether you are religious of any faith or not, this discussion promises to be uplifting and relevant. We’ll have frank discussions about how the Church can be both a polarizer and a depolarizer.
Debate Organizer Training
Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineDo you want to bring a Braver Angels debate to your alliance? As part of our Rise For America Campaign for civic renewal, over 60 individuals have already taken action to become trained debate chairs! Whether you are training to be a debate chair (https://braverangels.org/rise-debate-training/) yourself or want to work alongside someone who is, this […]
Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: SIG - Red Caucus Setting: Online Online USRestricted Attendance: Red members or subscribers only Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday monthly meeting. All reds are invited.
