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Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Palmetto Alliance
Partner Org(s): Women's Civic League of Anderson, Anderson League of Women Voters
State/Region: SC
The Social Suite 114 East Earl St, Anderson

Local Focus: Upstate South Carolina   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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance 1st Anniversary Meet and Greet!

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies 3015 Harbor Lane N, Plymouth

West Suburban Alliance 1st Anniversary Meet & Greet January 24, 2024 It's all about relationships... whether you lean blue or red, we're fellow Americans and neighbors. Join some of your fellow citizens to celebrate the First Anniversary West Suburban Alliance Braver Angels at a Meet & Greet on Wednesday, January 24th, from 5:30--7:00 pm at […]

Braver Angels Social at Kickback Jack’s

Host Organization: NC - Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Kickback Jack's 418 S. College Rd., Wilmington

Braver Angels of Wilmington NC Social Event

Book Discussion – BOOK DISCUSSION: Thomas Sowell’s A Conflict of Visions

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
Online US

We will be discussing Thomas Sowell's "A Conflict of Visions", on the recommended reading list from the BA workshop, Depolarizing Within. It was originally published in 1987; a revised edition appeared in 2007. Sowell's opening chapter attempts to answer the question of why the same people tend to be political adversaries in issue after issue, […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

Restricted 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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Southeast Pennsylvania Braver Angels Member Meeting

Host Organization: PA - Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
State/Region: PA
Tredyffrin Township Building 1100 DuPortail Road, Berwyn

Southeast Pennsylvania Braver Angels invite you to join us as we plan for the coming year, an important year to make headway in fighting political polarization and rancor with the presidential election coming in November. Our meeting goals: - Provide a short refresher for interested/returning alliance members - Solicit and prioritize member input for 2024 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: UT - State
Partner Org(s): Waterford School
State/Region: UT
Waterford School 9757 Copplestone Circle, 1480 9400 South, Sandy

* Restricted Attendance: Only for students and faculty of Waterford School ** Local Focus: Sandy, Utah In-person student red/blue workshop. Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, […]

Being Blue in a Red Environment

Host Organization: ID - State
State/Region: ID
Online US

* Local Focus: Idaho 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 free […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: MI - State
Partner Org(s): First Congregational Church
State/Region: MI
First Congregational Church William and State Streets, Ann Arbor

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 […]

Parents and School Boards: How Can They Work Together? – In Person

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Skyland United Methodist Church 1984 Hendersonville Rd.28803, Asheville

Local Focus: Asheville/Buncombe, NC and surrounding areas Parents and school boards are united in their desire for a quality education and a safe learning environment for students. But considering recent NC state legislation, public education is on the frontline of political polarization. Braver Angels WNC is sponsoring a moderated discussion which aims to understand differences, […]

Parents and School Boards: How Can They Work Together?

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Skyland United Methodist Church 1984 Hendersonville Rd.28803, Asheville

Local Focus: Asheville/Buncombe NC and surrounding counties Parents and school boards are united in their desire for a quality education and a safe learning environment for students. But considering recent NC state legislation, public education is on the frontline of political polarization. Braver Angels WNC is sponsoring a moderated discussion which aims to understand differences, […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
State/Region: PA
Bosler Memorial Library 158 West High Street, Carlisle

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: MD
C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick

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 conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Depolarizing Within – ONLINE

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

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 […]

Why is Antisemitism Rising? – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Online US

We invite a robust discussion in breakout rooms that invites answers to why antisemitism is rising in the US and globally.

Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance
State/Region: WY
Laramie County Community College, Centennial Room, CCI 130 1400 E College Dr, Cheyenne

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 conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels YouTube Review – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance
State/Region: WV
Online US

Prior to the meeting, we will independently select and watch a video on the Braver Angels YouTube channel. At the meeting, we will take turns discussing what we chose to watch and what we learned from it.

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

Restricted 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 […]

Local Community Debate – DC BA Debate: Resolved: Populism is a necessary force in a democracy

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
State/Region: DC
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St NW, Room 401-F, Washington

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. Come join us for a Braver Angels Debate Resolved: Populism is a necessary force in a democracy About this Event You probably haven’t experienced anything like […]

Red/Blue – Session 1 – Protestant – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): St. Philip's Episcopal Cathedral
State/Region: GA
Cathedral of St. Phillip - Lanier House 2744 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta

Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and […]

Depolarizing Within – Skills for Challenging Conversations – LAPP Skills for Teens

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): "You Are Not Alone" Conference
State/Region: WA
Rosehill Community Center 304 Lincoln Avenue, Mukilteo

Teenagers often find themselves navigating passionate debates on hot topics. This workshop empowers students to cultivate effective communication skills when addressing controversial issues with peers, teachers, principals, and family members. In this interactive session, participants will: Learn to disagree respectfully without demonizing or stereotyping others. Develop active listening skills to foster understanding. Master the art […]

Crossing the Continental Divide – An Ambassador Presentation (BA National)

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Are you new to Braver Angels and don't know which workshop to participate in first?  Would you like some background about Braver Angels and the work that we do? Please join us for this 90 minute introduction to Braver Angels. "Crossing the Continental Divide" is an Ambassador presentation which provides participants with an insight into […]

Improving Education: A Discussion with TakeCharge Minnesota

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
Partner Org(s): Racial Equity and Justice, St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
State/Region: MN
St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral 519 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis

Local Focus: Minnesota A presentation by TakeCharge MN on "improving education." The presentation will be followed by Q+A. The goal of the event is to foster full understanding of divergent views on public school policy and practice. Co-sponsored by Racial Equity and Justice, St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral.

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Moorestown
Partner Org(s): Moorestown Library
State/Region: NJ
Moorestown Library 111 W. 2nd St., Moorestown

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide — IN PERSON

Host Organization: MN - State
Partner Org(s): Centennial Independent School District #12
State/Region: MN
Centennial Elementary School - Room 30 Little Theater 4657 North Rd., Circle Pines

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 conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

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