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Film Discussion – Braver Angels Documentary Watch Party and Film Discussion

Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
State/Region: PA
Setting: In-person
St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Social Hall West Orange Street 200, Lititz

Local Focus: Lititz and surrounding areas We'll be watching and discussing the documentary Braver Angels: Reuniting America Braver Angels: Reuniting America is a 50-minute documentary about 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 7 Republican-leaning voters moving through a Braver Angels signature Red/Blue workshop in Waynesville, Ohio, from initial skepticism to more profound understanding and empathy. You’ll get an […]

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National Debate: Choosing Your Candidate

Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: A candidate's character matters more than their issue positions." Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. […]

Crossing the Continental Divide

Host Organization: NY - State
Partner Org(s): Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick, NY
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Albert Wisner Public Library McFarland Drive, Warwick

* Local Focus: Warwick, NY and surrounding area Note: This event is to be attended in person. Tickets are free. To prevent spam registrations, use promo code BRAVER. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MI
Setting: In-person
Kensington Church 6880 Secor Road, Traverse City

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 […]

South Bay In-Person Social Event

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Cuesta Park Cuesta Drive 615, Mountain View

Please join Silicon Valley Braver Angels for an in-person social event at Cuesta Park in Mountain View. Braver Angels members, interested friends and family, and people of all political beliefs are welcome. Meet the volunteers who have committed their time to spread the word about respectful conversations across the divide. Have a chat with someone […]

How to Become Politically Anti-Fragile

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

Take a deep dive into how colliding worldviews separate us, how our brains trick us into seeing those that disagree with us as enemies, and how these very same brains can create new constructs in which "they" become part of "us." Join us to discuss strategies for gaining emotional control, reframing difficult conversations, and building […]

2024 Presidential Election Voter Fishbowl

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

How well do you think people understand why others support their chosen presidential candidates? In this program, Trump voters, Harris voters, and those voting for neither will take turns being in the “fishbowl,” discussing their preferred candidate amongst themselves while the other groups listen. This is a chance to hear what is important to those […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Bethesda Lutheran Church Royal Avenue 4445, Eugene

Local Focus: Southern Willamette Valley (Eugene/Springfield Area), Oregon Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see […]

Potluck and Discussion: Immigration and Border Security

Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
Partner Org(s): Live Oak Friends Meeting
State/Region: TX
Setting: In-person
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W 26th St, Houston

An evening of fellowship and sharing views on a critical issue * Local Focus: Greater Houston Area Join the Braver Angels Houston Area Alliance and the Live Oak Friends Meeting (Quakers) for a potluck supper and discussion of immigration and border security. After sharing a potluck supper we will view short documentaries on the subject. […]

Intro to Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
State/Region: CT
Setting: In-person
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury Clapboard Ridge Road 24, Danbury

* Local Focus: Danbury CT area This will be a 20-30 minute introduction to Braver Angels - who we are and what we do - for the members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury during their Sunday service at 10 AM, at the Church at 24 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CT 06810. ** This […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Memphis Area Alliance
Partner Org(s): Grace-St Luke's
State/Region: TN
Setting: In-person
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church Memphis

* Local Focus: Memphis Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted […]

Living Room Conversation: Trustworthy Elections

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
Partner Org(s): Connetquot Library
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Connetquot Library Ocean Avenue 760, Bohemia

* Local Focus: Long Island, NY Talk about what free and fair elections mean to you

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Partner Org(s): University of St. Thomas
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Iversen Center for Faith, University of St. Thomas Summit Avenue 2115, Saint Paul

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
Partner Org(s): Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Xavier University
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Clocktower Lounge, Gallagher Student Center Victory Parkway 3800, Cincinnati

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 Social Media

Host Organization: MN - State
Partner Org(s): Dakota County Library-Inver Glen Library
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Inver Glen Library Blaine Avenue East 8098, Inver Grove Heights

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 media and provide a constructive […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Boston
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Center for Active Living, Plymouth MA Nook Road 44, Plymouth

* Local Focus: Plymouth, MA Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): Center for Active Living, Plymouth MA
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Center for Active Living, Plymouth MA Nook Road 44, Plymouth

Local Focus: Plymouth, MA Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted […]

Film Discussion – Film: Coddling The American Mind

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): FAIR, Halston Media
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Bedford Playhouse Old Post Road 633, Bedford

Local Focus: New York State, Westchester county, NYC and surrounding areas We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides of the political spectrum. We'll be watching and discussing the film Coddling […]

Connecting Conversation: 2024 Election

Host Organization: Mountain - Region
State/Region: CO
Setting: In-person
Independence Institute 727 E. 16th Ave., Denver

Braver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation about the 2024 Presidential Election. Certainly one of the most consequential in recent history, this election features policy positions on the economy, immigration and the border, abortion, climate change, foreign policy, healthcare, and leadership. These policy debates, which are dividing public opinion, don’t just represent […]

Discussion of “Surviving the 2024 Election”

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online
Online US

Join us to watch clips of Braver Angels Co-Founder Bill Doherty's Sept. 7 interview about surviving the 2024 election, and discuss his ideas with fellow participants. This is an opportunity to share your perspective on the hopes and challenges of this election season. We will be sharing short clips, so you do not have watch […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Fairfax VA Alliance Monthly Meeting

Host Organization: Fairfax VA Alliance
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Falls Church Episcopal Church, Rm. 231 or 235 East Fairfax Street 115, Falls Church

Local Focus: DC, VA, MD Monthly Alliance Discussion Meetings ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Event Series Lunch Chats

Lunch Chats

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: UT
Setting: Online

Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Town Hall – NC Senate Candidates District 8

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
McNeil Auditorium, Rm 1005 College Road 601, Wilmington

A moderated Town Hall featuring the two candidates for NC State Senate District 8. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
United Church of Christ (Brecksville) 23 Public Square, Brecksville

Local Focus: Northeast Ohio Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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 […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): Kearsarge Regional HS
State/Region: NH
Setting: In-person
Kearsarge Regional HS Library North Sutton

* Restricted Attendance: Invited KRHS students & faculty * Local Focus: Kearsarge Regional High School ELO students (aka KRHS, New London, NH) This Braver Angels teen workshop gives students an opportunity to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills when facing controversial issues in their lives—with teachers, principals, peers and relatives. These are especially […]

Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch

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

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

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