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    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
    Partner Org(s): Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Valkill , National Parks Service
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site at Val-Kill Route 9G, Hyde 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 […]

    Central OH Alliance – When does political speech go too far?

    Host Organization: Central Ohio
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Tremont Branch Upper Arlington Public Library - Meeting Room B 2800 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington

    Local Focus: Central OH Braver Angels Central Ohio Alliance - When does political speech go too far? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    St Matthew's Episcopal Church 30 E College Avenue, Westerville

    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 […]

    How Can California’s Economy Work Without Illegal Immigrants?

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

    The California economy employs 1.7 million illegal immigrants. Bring your ideas to discuss living without them or making them legal. In our breakout rooms, we'll explore this topic further with questions such as: 1. If the Federal government deported all illegal immigrants in California, what effect would that have on the economy? 2. With illegal […]

    Come Together by Sharing The Soundtrack of Your Life

    Host Organization: BA National - Music
    Partner Org(s): Come Together Music Project , Derate The Hate Podcast
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Presented by Braver Angels Music, Derate The Hate Podcast, The Come Together Music Project, and based on the work of facilitator Shaka Mitchell, this event uses personal playlists and shared musical memories to bridge divides and foster human connection in a polarized era. Rather than driving political agreement, the sessions aim to build empathy across […]

    Meeting with Maine Sec of State: Election Integrity

    Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
    State/Region: ME
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    We are a week away from election day. We recognize people are concerned about election security and integrity. Maine's Sec of State Shenna Bellows will address how elections are conducted and why they are safe. We will also have discussion in breakout rooms. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests […]

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall: Medford OR

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: Hybrid
    Medford Library 205 S. Central Ave, Medford

    Local Focus: Medford Oregon and greater Jackson County Oregon As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state, will be followed by "Common Ground […]

    The Illinois legislature should establish an independent, nonpartisan redistricting commission charged with eliminating safe Congressional seats and maximizing electoral competitiveness.

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Glenview Public Library
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview

    Local Focus: Illinois Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The Illinois legislature should establish an independent, nonpartisan redistricting commission charged with eliminating safe Congressional seats and maximizing electoral competitiveness. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. […]

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, guided discussion on a topic of general interest. No registration required. We do not meet in December. For more information regarding this month’s event, contact the organizer. […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    St. Mark's Lutheran Church 200 S Main St, Washington

    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 […]

    Depolarizing and Communication

    Depolarizing and Communication

    Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
    State/Region: ME
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    This event shows us how to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing and for constructively intervening in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall: Grants Pass OR

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: Hybrid
    Anne G. Basker Auditorium 600 N W 6th Street, Grants Pass

    Local Focus: Grants Pass Oregon and greater Josephine County Oregon As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state, will be followed by "Common […]

    A House United Screening, Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Maureen B. Gauzza Library 11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    A House United Screening Tampa Bay Alliance

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Maureen B. Gauzza Library 11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening! ** This […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Host Organization: Ely Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Ely Community Center 27 E 2nd Ave, Ely

    Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Civic Scholars Council Seminar: From Subject to Citizen

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Who are we as a people and a nation? Is Courageous Citizenship in our DNA? The answer should be a resounding yes! American history is replete with examples of ordinary citizens coming together, many times across deep divisions, to improve life for themselves, their families, their communities, and their country. From the high-stakes internal struggle […]

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

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

    ** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!

    A House United Screening, Tucson, AZ

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
    State/Region: AZ
    Setting: In-person
    San Pedro Chapel Event Center 5230 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    Featured

    Coliseum Debate: International Aid

    Host Organization: BA National - Debates
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    At the start of his second term in office, President Trump and his administration withdrew funding for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with a small portion of USAID's functions being transferred to the Department of State. These extensive changes prepare the way for accurate disagreement and productive debate about the United States' […]

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Chittenden County VT Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: VT
    Setting: In-person
    Essex Police Department 145 Maple Street, Essex Junction

    Skills for Disagreeing Better--an interactive workshop which provides training in skills for listening, understanding others more fully and sharing your perspectives in constructive ways--even when you disagree sharply. Free and […]

    Goodbye Politicians/Hello Democracy (Film Screening)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    Partner Org(s): Ann Arbor District Library
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Ann Arbor District Library - Downtown 343 S 5th Avenue, Ann Arbor

    Goodbye Politicians/Hello Democracy - Documentary Screening and Discussion Washtenaw County Braver Angels ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Church of the Nativity 45 Howard Street, Northborough

    Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect, not […]

    Praying for America

    Host Organization: BA National - Braver Faith
    Partner Org(s): Faith 250 , Paths to Understanding , Interfaith America , International Center for Religion & Diplomacy (ICRD) , National Institute for Civil Discourse , Living Room Conversations
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    At a time of deep political division and declining trust, Praying for America brings people together across faith traditions and political perspectives in a nonpartisan, multi-faith gathering to pray for our country and champion free, fair, and safe elections. A coalition of faith-based organizations will host two 75 minute national online gatherings on October 11 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Church of the Nazarene 302 East 2nd St, Cle Elum

    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 […]

    Greater Cincinnati BA Welcome Meeting

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: Local Residents Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Ohio Please join us for an introduction to the Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels Alliance. We will get to know one another, and share our Alliance's purpose, events, and how you can get involved. This meeting is intended for those who are relatively new to Braver Angels, but […]

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

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

    ** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!

    Constitution Conversation

    Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk 28 Brentwood Road, Bay Shore

    The news has been filled with reports of court battles, up to and including at the Supreme Court, over whether the U.S. Constitution limits the federal government’s ability to deport non-citizens whom the government believes are associated with a terrorist organization or whose speech threatens United States foreign policy interests. Constitution Conversations, a non-partisan program […]

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.