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The Braver Angels Oregon “Experience”

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Roseburg Public Library, Ford Room 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd., Ste. 100, Roseburg

Join Braver Angels Oregon for this engaging, interactive and thought provoking in-person event. We will begin with an introduction to Braver Angels and our mission to depolarize American politics, followed by one-on-one discussions between attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in civil discourse with those who may hold differing views, and gain a […]

BRAGG VS. TRUMP — Are You Happy Now?

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

Public discussion in breakout rooms about Trump and the justice system. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Alliance/Members Meeting – Columbia Gorge Alliance Monthly Meeting

Host Organization: Columbia Gorge Alliance
State/Region: OR
Online US

* Local Focus: Skamania & Klickitat Counties, Washington and Hood River & Wasco Counties, OregonAlliance monthly meeting, including 1-on-1 "hot topic" dialog practice ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Ely Alliance
State/Region: MN
Ely Senior Center 27 S 1st Ave E, Ely

* Local Focus: Ely, MN 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 […]

Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
State/Region: IN

Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.

Alliance/Members Meeting – Expectations for the 2024 Democratic and Republican Conventions

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
State/Region: IN
Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Indiana Public Library 600 W Temperance Street, Ellettsville

Local Focus: This event will be held in Bloomington, Indiana Both the Democrat and Republican Conventions are coming. The Republican Convention will start July 15 in Minneapolis and the Democratic Convention will begin August 19 in Chicago. We all have expectations for these conventions. The primary purpose of these conventions is to present the platform […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: LA - State
State/Region: LA
First United Methodist Church Baton Rouge 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge

* Local Focus: Baton Rouge, LA 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. […]

Event Series Talking Politics Meetup

Talking Politics Meetup

Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley
State/Region: OR
Oakshire Public House 207 Madison St, Eugene

Local Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]

Local Community Debate – Discussion: Balancing the National Budget

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Midtown YMCA 709 George Anderson Dr, Wilmington

* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event Resolved: The US Should Prioritize Balancing the National Budget You probably haven’t […]

Democracy Reimagined: Your Voice in Decision-Making

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
State/Region: PA
Chester County Government Services Center 601 Westtown Rd (Room 149), West Chester

Fed up with polarized politics and uninspiring presidential choices? Wish politicians were more like everyday citizens? How could more Americans influence the decisions that affect them? Imagine selecting groups of citizens by lottery, like a jury, to create laws that benefit everyone. Join us for an engaging introduction to deliberative democracy—a new approach to decision-making […]

Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National

Are you a military member or veteran and interested in how your fellow vets and service members are working to reduce political polarization in the United States? Come to our Welcome Event and you will learn about Braver Angels and where you can continue your mission of defending the Constitution of the United States against […]

Book Discussion – NYC Alliance Book Club – July

Host Organization: New York City Alliance
State/Region: NY
Online US

Local Focus: New York City Book Club: The Righteous Mind ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Event Series Pie & Depolarization

Pie & Depolarization

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Bipartisan Cafe 7901 SE Stark St, Portland

Join us at our monthly gathering - Pie and Depolarization. This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Bipartisan Café, with your patronage. This event is open […]

Civil Conversations Series – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas
Partner Org(s): Central Arkansas Library System
State/Region: AR
Fletcher Library 823 N Buchanan St, Little Rock

Local Focus: Event will be in person only at Fletcher Library, 823 N Buchanan St, Little Rock, AR 72205 The Civil Conversations series is a monthly event with the following goals: 1) practice and improve civil communications skills while discussing specific topics; 2) identify common ground/common points that people can agree on within a specific […]

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 […]

Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
State/Region: IN

Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.

Canceled Intro to Braver Angels – Film Viewing and Discussion

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Heartwood Church
State/Region: CA
Heartwood Church 4689 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park

Intro to Braver Angels - Film Viewing and Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Skills for Social Media – In Person

Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
State/Region: CA
Redlands Church of Christ 168 Bellevue Ave, Redlands

Local Focus: Inland Empire, California This online workshop focuses on Braver Angels communication skills for people who engage in political conversation on social media. About this event The Need: Social Media posts are often highly polarizing. Skills for Social Media is an online workshop designed to improve the culture of posts and conversations in social […]

Walk a Mile in My News: Part 1 of 2

Host Organization: Carroll County Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): The Community Media Center of Carroll County
State/Region: MD
The Community Media Center of Carroll County 1301 Washington Rd., Westminster

Our news sources impact how we see the world. As a result, staying within our own opinion “echo chambers” may limit our understanding of complex issues and may contribute to polarization. In Walk a Mile in My News, participants pair up and share news stories and sources that perhaps their partner has never been exposed […]

Families and Politics – ONLINE

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
State/Region: - National
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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – “How do we hold our Leaders Accountable?”

Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
State/Region: MD
Brightview Westminster Ridge 505 High Acre Dr., Westminster

Who do our officials actually work for? Do you feel your voice matters in the halls of power? If not, what has gone wrong? Is our political system in need of repair? These are some of the many questions that may be discussed. The magic of Braver Angels events is the comradery, the pleasant surprise […]

Introduction to Braver Angels: Building a House United

Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: IL
TBA - Glenview Glenview

Are you disheartened by the unproductive vitriol in politics today? Do you want to start having healthier conversations around difficult topics? Braver Angels is the nation's largest grassroots effort to bring Red, Blue and Independent Americans together to remedy the polarization that has been impeding understanding and connection. Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance (a group of […]

All Area Potluck Picnic and Walkie-Talkie Time

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Lake Elmo Park Preserve 1515 Keats Ave N, Lake Elmo

Anyone in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and beyond are welcome. We’ve rented a shelter house, so we won’t be rained out. Bring a dish to share and drinks for you and yours. We’ll supply plates and cutlery. We'll plan to eat around 6 pm. Bring yard games if you want. Kids are welcome as […]

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