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State/Region: CA

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Healdsburg Community Church Healdsburg

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 […]

A Core American Value – Freedom

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

Freedom is one of America’s most cherished values. But what does it mean to live in a free society? Do Americans share a common concept of freedom? How do our concepts of freedom influence our policy preferences? Can disparate concepts of freedom be reconciled? Join the Orange County/South Bay and Los Angeles Alliances of Braver […]

A Core American Value – Freedom

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

Freedom is one of America’s most cherished values. But what does it mean to live in a free society? Do Americans share a common concept of freedom? How do our concepts of freedom influence our policy preferences? Can disparate concepts of freedom be reconciled? Join the Orange County/South Bay and Los Angeles Alliances of Braver […]

Common Ground – How should sex education be taught in high school?

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
Partner Org(s): YouthServe https://youthservebham.org/staff/
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Civil Rights Institute - Birmingham AL 520 16th St N, Birmingham

Restricted Attendance: Restricted to YouthServe, Birmingham, AL Local Focus: YouthServe, Birmingham, Alabama teens only Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on How sex education should be taught in high school? The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a […]

Town Hall – Healing Our Democracy in a Digital World

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland
Partner Org(s): Saint Mary's College of California, League of Women Voters Diablo Valley, Village Square
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

A free online town hall to discuss how social media affects our polarized democracy, for better or for worse. Keynote remarks by the progressive Joan Blades and the conservative John Gable, to be followed by small group conversations and Q&A. All are welcome! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: […]

“Common Ground” Workshop – How to Teach the History of Racism in Public Schools

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
Partner Org(s): Bleed the Same
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Provided Upon Registration Corona del Mar

Local Focus: In-person event in Southern California Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on How to Teach the History of Racism in Public Schools . The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, […]

SF Bay Area Braver Angels Outdoor Social

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Pine Lake Park Picnic Area, Stern Grove 100 Vale Ave, San Francisco

Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area Many of us are ready for in-person face time. Join us for our first face-to-face event in over 2 years! This will be a purely social event - no politics. Get to know someone on the other political side in a lovely outdoor setting. We will be meeting at […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop

Host Organization: Bay Area Super Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

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 […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Redwood Forest Friends Meeting House Santa Rosa

Local Focus: Sonoma County, CA 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 culture of […]

“Depolarizing Within” Workshop – Hybrid

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
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 […]

Challenge Your Assumptions: Revealing the Spectrum of Views Across Black Voters

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

The size and influence of Black voters are rapidly growing, and political views among these voters are not at all homogenous. Join our conversation with Guest Speakers, Blue: Dr. Marilyn Hosea, Braver Angels, Denver and Red: Peter Bell, Braver Angels, Minneapolis. This discussion will be moderated by SF Alliance leaders. There will be an opportunity to […]

Depolarizing Conversations About Race – ONLINE

Host Organization: Bay Area Super Alliance
Partner Org(s): Manteca Interfaith Community Appeal
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

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, reparations, and removing statues. Conversations flare up and […]

Members Meeting – Justice: A Core American Value

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels Members Local Focus: Targeted at Southern California alliance members, but other Braver Angels are welcome America is a nation founded on shared values. But do all Americans mean the same thing when referring to these values? The Orange County/South Bay Alliance of Braver Angels is hosting a 3-part series exploring the […]

“Common Ground” Workshop – How should our schools address race in the curriculum?

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Redwood Forrest Friends Meeting Santa Rosa

Local Focus: Sonoma County   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 How should our schools address race in the curriculum? The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings […]

Building Consensus on Gun Policy to Reduce Violence

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

Join us for a discussion on practical steps that might be taken to use gun policy to reduce violence. The purpose of this workshop is to see how much progress can be made to achieve consensus across the political divide on some incremental, pragmatic steps to improve the current situation. We'd like to discover where […]

Members Meeting – Open House

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Rohnert Park Library Event Room 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park

Local Focus: Sonoma County, CA Come and learn about the problem of political polarization, how the largest depolarization organization in the country is working on solving the problem and how you can be part of the solution. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Common Ground – Ensuring Trustworthy California Elections

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Northern California Restricted Attendance:  California Residents Only Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on <Ensuring Trustworthy California Elections>. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral […]

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“Walk A Mile In My News” Zoom Kickoff Event

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Bay Area Superalliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area Much of our polarization may be the result of our news sources, what we consider misinformation or fake news, and the difficulty of separating facts or truth from opinion. This can leave us hunkering down in our own media silos or echo chambers, resulting in limited dialogue and few […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Building Bridges
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Tuolumne County Sonora

Local Focus: Residents of Tuolumne County, CA 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Laguna Woods Laguna Woods

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 […]

Deliberative Town Hall – This is a follow-up Town Hall on Homelessness with County Supervisor John Gioia, Richmond Vice

Host Organization: El Sobrante Alliance for Action on Homelessness and Fire Safety
Partner Org(s): Community First! Greater Richmond
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: The Town Hall is for the community to weigh in on its particular efforts and solutions to homelessness. Local Focus: Greater Richmond CA area Town Hall Discussion with Election Officials from Wyoming and Montana An issue-focused discussion among citizens and public officials, centered on citizen deliberations. About this event Ordinary citizens’ trust in […]

Family & Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Rohnert Park Library Event Room 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park

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 to preserve important […]

Equality: A Core American Value

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

America is a nation founded on shared values. But do all Americans mean the same thing when referring to these values? The Orange County/South Bay Alliance of Braver Angels is hosting a 3-part series exploring the American values of Freedom, Justice, and Equality, and how different definitions of these values may contribute to American polarization. […]

Forum to discuss the midterm elections

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

There is significant attention on the Nov 8 midterm elections, with control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate at stake, as well as many other heated state and local races. Partisan rhetoric is typically most heated around election time, and post-election pundit analysis tends to be broad sweeping, claiming clear “winners” and […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Building Bridges
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Tuolumne County Sonora

Local Focus: Residents of Tuolumne County, CA 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Petaluma Library 100 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma

Local Focus: North SF Bay, CA 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 […]

Moving Past Political Rancor with Braver Angels **EVENT FULL**

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
Partner Org(s): Truth and Democracy Coalition
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

THIS EVENT IS FULL.   Do you feel moved to help bring down the temperature of politics in our country? Here’s your chance! Please join us for an introduction to Braver Angels. Braver Angels is about depolarizing American politics with grassroots organizing. The foundation of all of our activities is patriotic empathy: the idea that […]

Who are Purples? Can they help depolarize our politics?

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

A panel discussion on what it means to be "Purple" in our polarized political environment. Audience participation and questions will be welcome.

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Private home Address will be provided after registration confirmation, Laguna Woods

Note: This event is to be attended in person. Please join us for a 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. Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political […]

Ambassador Outreach

Host Organization: Southern California Super Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Local Focus: The counties of San Bernadino and Riverside, including Greater Palm Springs Getting Past the Past and Moving Forward as a Country: Crossing that divide through depolarization with Braver Angels Do you feel moved to help bring down the temperature of politics in our country? Here’s your chance! Please join us for an introduction […]

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