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Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
American Library of Paris 10 Rue du Général Camou, Paris

Local Focus: American Library of Paris, 10 Rue du Général Camou, 75007 Paris 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 Braver Angels is a non-profit non-partisan organization devoted to bridging the partisan divide and strengthening the democratic […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage St NE, Salem

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Red, Blue & Purple: What Do Our Political Colors Really Mean?

Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
State/Region: VA
James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg

Local Focus: Central/Eastern Virginia Braver Angels asks participants to identify as "Red," "Blue," or "Other." Why? What's the purpose of labeling ourselves? What do the terms "red" and "blue" -- or even "conservative" and "liberal" -- mean to us? Alliance members, guests, and walk-ins are welcome to join this conversation about the significance of colors […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

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

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 […]

Being Blue in a Red Environment

Host Organization: State
State/Region: WI
Kenosha Northside Library 1500 27th Ave, Kenosha

* Local Focus: Kenosha WI 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 […]

Introduction to Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
Partner Org(s): Seabury Active Life Community
State/Region: CT
Seabury Active Life Community Chapel 200 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield

* Restricted Attendance: Residents, staff and pre-approved guests of the Seabury Community. * Local Focus: Presentation specifically for residents of the Seabury community in Bloomfield, CT This event will provide a broad Introduction to Braver Angels overview of the activities of this nationwide, cross-partisan, non-denominational non-profit's volunteer-led movement. Its Mission? To bridge the partisan divide […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Democracy Lab
State/Region: MD
Carroll Community College 1601 Washington Rd., Westminster

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 […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Partner Org(s): Center for Active Living, Plymouth MA
State/Region: MA
Center for Active Living, Plymouth MA 44 Nook Road, Plymouth

Local Focus: Plymouth, MA 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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Win or Lose — How Do We Bridge the Divide After the Election?

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake
State/Region: MN
Sgt Peppers Grille and Bar 930 Helena Ave N., White Bear Lake

No matter who wins the election, each of us has a stake – and a role to play – in strengthening the fabric of democracy after the ballots are counted. But given the intense emotions on both sides, can we avoid being a sore loser or an arrogant winner? Join us for a focused discussion […]

Event Series Lunch Chats

Lunch Chats

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

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

Alliance/Members Meeting – Montana State Braver Angels meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MT

Local Focus: Montana Monthly Montana Braver Angel meeting. Our focus in August will be on Trustworthy Elections; in September we will focus on Affordable Housing with our Wyoming neighbors, and in October we will join in a Reflect and Respond event focused on improving morale, increasing the spirit of community, and strengthening our democracy. ** […]

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.

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Northern MN Alliance
State/Region: MN
University of Wisconsin Superior, Yellowjacket Union 1605 Caitlin Ave, Superior

* Local Focus: Duluth and Superior 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. […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of St. Louis Park
State/Region: MN
St. Louis Park City Hall 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of St. Louis Park
State/Region: MN
St. Louis Park City Hall 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – In Person

State/Region: NY
Nanuet Public Library 149 Church Street, Nanuet

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 […]

Local Community Debate – Resolved: Increased Immigration Harms the American Working Class. Agree or Disagree?

Host Organization: North Carolina Triad Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Grace United Methodist Church 438 W Friendly Ave., Greensboro

* Local Focus: North Carolina Triad Region 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: Increased Immigration harms the American working class. Agree or […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: LA County Alliance
State/Region: CA
All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church 83 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara

Local Focus: Santa Barbara, California and vicinity A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule 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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Other
Partner Org(s): St. Mary's Episcopal Church in-the-Highlands Cold Spring, NY
St. Mary's Episcopal Church in-the-Highlands 1 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring

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 […]

Common Ground – Addressing Immigration

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

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 Addressing Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […]

Local Community Debate: Prioritizing Downtown Renewal

Host Organization: Memphis Area Alliance
Partner Org(s): Barth House
State/Region: TN
Barth House TBA, Memphis

* Local Focus: Memphis 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: Prioritizing Downtown Renewal You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
State/Region: MN
St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church 2175 1st Street, White Bear Lake

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Abington Township Human Relations Commission
State/Region: PA
Abington Township Public Library 1030 Old York Road, Abington

Restricted Attendance: Recruitment efforts aimed at Abington Township election committee members and poll workers but open to anyone Local Focus: Abington Township 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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels of East Central Illinois
Partner Org(s): Mahomet Public Library
State/Region: IL
Mahomet Public Library 1702 E. Oak St., Mahomet

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 […]

BAANC 4th Monday Discussion

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
State/Region: NC

Should Congress Pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act?

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