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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 […]
Members of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.
Local Focus: North Carolina Town Hall on Major Issues in Public Education
Local Focus: Alaska 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 […]
Discussion: Can polarization be reduced through an understanding of game theory and moral foundations theory? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Local Focus: New York The redistricting process usually leads to gerrymandering when politicians are in charge of the process. As a result, redistricting is another contentious topic that stirs political partisanship and polarization. Working with the Brookhaven branch of the League of Women Voters, our LI Braver Angels Alliance is sponsoring a Town Hall Discussion […]
Local Focus: New York The redistricting process usually leads to gerrymandering when politicians are in charge of the process. As a result, redistricting is another contentious topic that stirs political partisanship and polarization. Working with the Brookhaven branch of the League of Women Voters, our LI Braver Angels Alliance is sponsoring a Town Hall Discussion […]
Restricted Attendance: Braver Angel members Local Focus: Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, NW Wisconsin, St. Paul and Eastern Suburbs On March 22, the discussion on the media continues, this time on the expectations we have. In a partnership with Livingroom Conversations, this discussion is designed not to critique specific news sources but to clarify what we expect […]
Restricted Attendance: For BA Ambassadors who have completed an Ambassador Orientation Monthly meeting for Braver Angels' Ambassadors
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 […]
Restricted Attendance: Have attended at least one BA workshop Local Focus: BA members in Minnesota congressional districts 1 and 7 Southern and Western Minnesota Local Alliances: Media and Polarization In this Zoom meeting, we will discuss: How does the media impact you, your friends, and your family? Over the last 50 years, our media has […]
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 […]
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 […]
Led and developed by Grammy-nominated songwriter and artist Alvin Garrett, recently featured by Braver Angels as November's Artist of the Month. He's bringing his The Write Life program and tailoring it to our own Braver Angels Songwriters/Artist group. This workshop is for all levels—so if you've ever even thought about writing a song, here's your […]
Restricted Attendance: workshop for students and staff of the University of Northwestern 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 […]
This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. This workshop is a free event brought to you […]
Together with director Raed Gilliam, we will discuss Common Grounds, a documentary created by University of Virginia students where conservative and liberal students talk about the legacy of Thomas Jefferson, Cancel Culture, and whether hate speech should be protected. All welcome, especially college students! https://youtu.be/lOc9izbId8g ** This event is open to the media upon approval. […]
Please join us for our next Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance meeting on Wednesday, March 30 from 7-8pm on Zoom. We will watch and discuss the fourth videos in a YouTube channel series by Prof. Ilana Redstone: Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes. The topic of this video is viewpoint diversity. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDBD1QdLvr8CiEL7-vyWdyB7s9lc7Nsrl
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. About this Event The goal of public schools is to be a public good, but what does that mean in America today? Is there a shared […]
Restricted Attendance: BA Members who have attended at least on BA workshop Local Focus: BA members living in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District Minnesota 3rd Congressional District Local Alliances: Media and Polarization In this Zoom meeting, we will discuss: How does the media impact you, your friends, and your family? Over the last 50 years, our […]
Join a moderated discussion of a book chosen specially by our Braver Angels library team. About this event An Economic Agenda for a Divided Nation by Isabel Sawhill (Credit: Yale Press) Join us for our online book discussion. This month, we will be discussing The Forgotten Americans by Isabel Sawhill which discusses ideas for helping […]
Is higher education a bridge or barrier for America's working class? For years, many Americans saw a college degree as the golden ticket to economic stability. But more and more Americans are wondering: Is the price of that ticket too high for many working-class Americans? Have college degrees become overrated? Is our system of higher […]
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. About this Event Does punishment work to reduce crime? If it could, does our system do it so poorly that it is ineffective or leads to […]
Local Focus: Nebraska 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 […]
Local Focus: Wisconsin 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 […]
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 […]
Local Focus: Washington State A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State. Have you ever told someone about Braver Angels and they seem pretty interested until you suggest a 4-hour workshop on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you… Join us for an informal meet and greet and […]
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. About this Event Local Focus: Minnesota Resolved: Minnesota should amend its constitution to provide that the state has a paramount duty to ensure a quality public education to […]
Restricted Attendance: Restricted to those already on our Braver Angels Memphis area email list who have already completed previous Braver Angel activity and are interested in organizing a Braver Angels local event. Local Focus: Memphis area, TN (includes 25 mile radius extending into Mississippi and Arkansas) We will consider the available options for Braver Angels […]
Local Focus: Connecticut New to Braver Angels? Curious about what the Connecticut Alliance is up to? Already a member, but wanting to put your talents and interests to work as a volunteer? Bring your questions, ideas, and enthusiasm to our brief info session (repeated regularly). Hear about upcoming events and activities, connect with volunteer opportunities, […]
