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Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Forum is restricted to BA members who are mental health professionals This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to connect, provide consultation and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues.

Red-Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 ALL DAY – ONLINE

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: CA
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) - San Diego Campus San Diego

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: Monterey Bay Area
State/Region: CA
Prunedale Public Library Meeting Room 17822 Moro Road, Prundale

* Local Focus: Monterey Bay Area 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Boston
State/Region: MA
First Parish of Needham 23 Dedham Ave., Needham

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 […]

Fishbowl – Should We Shut The Border?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Boston
State/Region: MA
Cambridge Public Library 449 Broadway, Cambridge

During the fishbowl, a small group sits in the inner circle, and each shares their views. Then, the listeners switch from the outer circle to the inner circle and take their turn. We'll end by asking each person what they learned from the discussion. You'll have a chance to be heard, and to listen to […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels DC Alliance Solutions Exchange: Civility

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
State/Region: DC

What is civility, and how can it help us solve polarization? Hear from two experts in the field at our next Solutions Exchange. The Braver Angels DC Alliance Solutions Exchange is the only regular hybrid in-person/online panel discussion in America solely focused on reducing political polarization at scale. This hybrid in-person/online event. Zoom link will […]

Ambassador Outreach – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: PA

Local Focus: Western Pennsylvania Tired of the divide in America and want to be part of the solution? Come learn about Braver Angels and its grassroots, non-partisan movement, which seeks to depolarize American politics. In this interactive session, you’ll test-drive activities from our workshops and see how this approach can engage citizens to bring hope […]

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Alliance/Members Meeting – Snohomish County Alliance May Meeting

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
State/Region: WA
Online US

This March, the Braver Angels Snohomish County Alliance gathers to outline our discussion roadmap for the upcoming months of March, April, May, and June 2024. In a pivotal meeting dedicated to shaping our community's dialogue and activities, we invite all members to join in this collaborative effort. Key on our agenda is the election of […]

Braver Angels Social at Kickback Jack’s

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Kickback Jack's 418 S. College Rd., Wilmington

* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Cross-partisan social gathering for people interested in Braver Angels

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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 […]

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BA IN Red/Blue Weekly Lunch

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

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

Film Discussion – Documentary Film Screening: “Braver Angels: Reuniting America” and discussion

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

The Braver Angels Inland Empire Alliance is hosting a documentary screening and discussion to introduce the local community to the concept of the "Red/Blue Workshop". The documentary is called "Braver Angels: Reuniting America". The 50-minute film highlights a meeting of 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 8 Republican-leaning voters who chose to participate in the first Braver […]

National Film Club Discussion of the Film “In Our Son’s Name”

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

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. 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 […]

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Utah Monthly Member Meeting – Online

State/Region: UT
Online US

Local Focus: Utah Meet other Utah Braver Angels, ask questions, learn about opportunities to participate or volunteer, and receive updates and encouragement. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org  

“Give your Elevator Speech a Lift” – a workshop for BA Ambassadors

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Intended for members of Braver Angels who have completed the Ambassador training, and Field Leaders/Alliance Co-Chairs who are engaged in Public Outreach. As Ambassadors for Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – BALSA

Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
State/Region: PA
TBA - Pennsylvania PA

Restricted Attendance: For members and subscribers who agree to follow Rules of Engagement Member Discussion Meeting on Topic of Abortion

Being Blue in a Red Environment

Host Organization: ID - State
State/Region: ID
Online US

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 free 3-hour on-line workshop is […]

“Common Ground” Workshop

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio
State/Region: OH
South Lebanon Community Center 83 N Section St, South Lebanon

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

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
State/Region: DC
Tenley-Friendship Library 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 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 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 […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: NH
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 52 Gould Road, New London

Local Focus: New Hampshire and Upper Valley residents 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 […]

Is it time to take away the keys?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
Partner Org(s): livingroomconversations.org
State/Region: CA

Reds and Blues discussion in breakout rooms followed by main room summation. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Alliance/Members Meeting – LA Alliance Social Gathering – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels SoCal/Los Angeles
State/Region: CA
Windsor Fountain Condominiums 4900 Overland Ave, Culver City

Local Focus: Los Angeles and neighboring area Informal social gathering for LA Alliance Members, volunteers and interested parties. Please bring your own drinks and preferably an appetizer or other food item to share.

Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Ridgedale Library - room 172 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka

Braver Angels Alliance Meeting - Rapid 1:1 Conversations You’ll have the opportunity to take turns having a brief safe structured conversation with another member, followed by time to reflect together on commonalities. There should be time for up to 3 such conversations with different members. It's a great way to get to know each other […]

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