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State/Region: MN

Members Meeting – MN State Alliance Meeting

State/Region: MN

Update and discussion of the efforts of MN Braver Angels to bridge the political divides that prevent Minnesotans from working together. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Members Meeting – Not your Average Mohamed

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
Roosevelt Library 4026 28th Ave S, Minneapolis

Discussion with Mohamed Ahmed of anti-terrorism organization Average Mohamed. We'll learn about Ahmed's mission and issues important to his fellow Minnesotan Somalis. Come, listen and engage with questions. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Members Meeting – Minnesota Alliance Planning Meeting

State/Region: MN
Online US

Local Focus: Intended for BA Minnesota members Be part of our state’s success. Braver Angels Minnesota is building community-based discussion groups. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Members Meeting – BA MN Alliances: Let’s Get Started!

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN

Local Focus: BA members living in the state of Minnesota BA MN has been growing local alliances across Minnesota. Join other BA MN members to experience what a local alliance meeting is like, meet alliance leaders, learn about upcoming topics, and find out how you can get involved in efforts to bridge the political divide. […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race – ONLINE

Partner Org(s): Dakota County
State/Region: MN
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Dakota County Local Focus: Dakota County Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are often dysfunctional and judgmental, 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, […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop HYBRID – ONLINE

Partner Org(s): UNW
State/Region: MN
Online US

Restricted Attendance: UNW 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 […]

How to Write an Op-Ed or Letter to the Editor

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN

Interested in supporting Braver Angels with a written message, but not sure where to start. This training opportunity is for you. Melinda Voss, an experienced journalist and PR specialist, will provide tips for introductions that draw readers in, how to organize your thoughts, and how to get published. ** This event is open to the […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN
Roseville Library, Community Program Room 2180 North Hamline Avenue, Roseville

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 side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the […]

Members Meeting – BA MN Local Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Braver Angel Members who live in the state of Minnesota Local Focus: Braver Angel Members who live in the state of Minnesota Therapist and author Steven Stosny, in an article for Psychology Today, coined the phrase “election stress disorder” or ESD – a kind of takeover of the adult, rational brain by the […]

Book Discussion – I Never Thought of It That Way

State/Region: MN
Online US

Hear from and talk with Mónica Guzmán about her book, "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times." The discussion will be moderated by Libby Stegger, Minnesota Braver Angels member and founder of Move for America.   ** This event is open to the media upon […]

Ambassador Outreach

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN

Restricted Attendance: BA MN members enrolled in Ambassador Training Local Focus: Minnesota members Supporting BA MN members enrolled in Ambassador Training

Members Meeting – Elections: How can we trust the process?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN

Local Focus: Minneapolis and suburbs of Congressional District 5 Our democratic republic hinges on a reliance on elections to represent the will of the people. Without legitimate elections, American democracy would cease to exist. In this election-season meeting, we'll discuss the state of the vote two years after the 2020 presidential election. How do we […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN

Restricted Attendance: UNW Local Focus: UNW St Paul MN 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: […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): University of Northwestern
State/Region: MN
University of Northwestern St. Paul

Restricted Attendance: Students from the University of Northwestern 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 side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, […]

Families & Politics

State/Region: MN
Online US

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 […]

Westminster Town Hall Forum with Eric Holder

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
Westminster Presbyterian Church 1200 S Marquette Ave., Minneapolis

Westminster Town Hall Forum with Eric Holder ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Depolarizing Conversations About Race and Public Policy – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
Pershing Park Community Building Minneapolis

Local Focus: Fulton Neighborhood of Minneapolis' residents Improve skills for listening to others and expressing your own views on race leading to more productive conversations. About this event Depolarizing Conversations About Race is a new skills workshop for difficult but necessary conversations between White Americans about race and public policy. It seeks to improve the […]

Holiday “How Ya Doin’?” gathering

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
Rockford Road (Crystal, MN) Library 6401 42nd Ave N, Crystal

A year-end gathering to recharge our batteries and look ahead. One Braver Angels Alliance in Texas calls these "how ya doin'?" check-in times. There's no set program, only a few cues to talk about issues that might be on your radar. RSVP to jramsbottom@braverangels.org or Register on Eventbrite link on this page.

Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person

Partner Org(s): Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
State/Region: MN
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church 420 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis

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 you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
State/Region: MN

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 you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard Online

State/Region: MN
Online US

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 you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person

Partner Org(s): Charlson Meadows
State/Region: MN
Charlson Meadows 1601 MN-7, Victoria

Local Focus: Minnesota 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 you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common […]

Members Meeting – MN West Suburban Alliance Meet & Greet

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Luce Line Brewery 12901 16th Ave N, Plymouth

Local Focus: West Suburban Braver Angels Alliance—MSP (WSA-MSP), local members and subscribers As co-chairs of the new West Suburban Braver Angels Alliance—MSP (WSA-MSP), we want to invite our local members and subscribers to a Meet & Greet in January. Meet & Greet will provide an opportunity for people who are interested in or are a part […]

Members Meeting – MN West Suburban Alliance Meet & Greet

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Luce Line Brewery 12901 16th Ave N, Plymouth

Local Focus: West Suburban Braver Angels Alliance—MSP (WSA-MSP), local members and subscribers As co-chairs of the new West Suburban Braver Angels Alliance—MSP (WSA-MSP), we want to invite our local members and subscribers to a Meet & Greet in January. Meet & Greet will provide an opportunity for people who are interested in or are a part […]

Greater Minneapolis Alliance: Free Speech on Campus – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
Southdale Public Library (Hennepin County) 7001 York Ave S, Edina

Open meeting to become more informed about the controversy over freedom of speech in academic communities. Expert description of recent incidents followed by discussion.

Members Meeting – Monthly MN – West Suburban Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Ridgedale Library Room 174 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka

Local Focus: Residence of west metro area Let's Talk Immigration: We would like to invite you to our inaugural Monthly Alliance Meeting. This meeting provides an opportunity for BA members (and guests) to come together and create a space for respectful conversations around issues that impact our daily life. We will be discussing immigration. More […]

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