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Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance
State/Region: NM
Setting: In-person
UNM Continuing Education Center 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque

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 […]

Families and Politics

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

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 […]

Is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy the Death Knell of Free Speech on College Campuses? Online

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

The San Francisco and Oakland/Berkeley alliances are joining forces.We will host a vigorous discussion to consider questions that support a deep dive into the current state of free speech and DEI policies on college campuses and their far reaching effects on different stakeholder groups. Reference materials will be made available. ** This event is open […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Church and State: Where are the boundaries? Online

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

"Church and State: Where are the boundaries? ""Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."" These two clauses from the First Amendment - establishment & free exercise - provide the foundation for the separation of church and state. But the application of that separation fuels a fierce […]

Event Series Debate Chair Q&A – Online

Debate Chair Q&A – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Signup for Rise for America campaign, and completion of Debate Chair E-Course Required. Interested in becoming a Braver Angels Debate Chair? Join us to learn more and ask any questions you may have!

Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels YouTube Review – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance
State/Region: WV
Setting: Online
Online US

Prior to the meeting, we will independently select and watch a video on the Braver Angels YouTube channel. At the meeting, we will take turns discussing what we chose to watch and what we learned from it.

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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Quaker Meetinghouse 1647 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa

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 […]

Coffee and a Conversation – Topic: Guns in America – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Port City Java 3301 Masonboro Loop Rd., Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: People who are Braver Angels members or have attended a moderated Braver Angels workshop, discussion, or debate Local Focus: Wilmington NC area Join local Braver Angels for coffee and a facilitated conversation about guns in America

Coffee & Conversation – Topic: Guns in America – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Port City Java 3301 Masonboro Loop Rd., Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels member and/or prior participation in a Braver Angels event Local Focus: Wilmington NC area Coffee & Conversation - Topic: Guns in America

Braver Angels Documentary Showing – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Nir Family YMCA, Community Room 2710 Market St., Wilmington

You're invited to a local showing of the Braver Angels Documentary! Join us for the movie, and time to mingle, munch, and meet others from our community. Local Focus: Wilmington NC area Political polarization is affecting us all -- it is weakening our country, our communities, and our relationships -- but we can change that. […]

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 […]

Braver Angels Event Organizer Crash Course – Online

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

Organizer Crash Course This is a live, online training for prospective Organizers, and an update for experienced Organizers, but all Braver Angels Leaders and Volunteers are welcome! There will be different topics covered in each time slot so you can choose to attend some or all of them. The four hours that cover the steps […]

Event Series Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly

Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly

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

Restricted Attendance: Attendees should have completed a BA workshop that has introduced them to skills for discussing topics with the opposite color Local Focus: South Central Indiana Alliance Each month the SC Indiana Alliance tackles a topic of current interest to Reds and Blues. Ping one of us for this month's topic or workshop.

DC- The Golden Rule Conversation Event

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
State/Region: DC
Setting: In-person
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room 1 4450 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington

Join us for an afternoon of conversation centered around the Golden Rule, presented by the Braver Angels DC Alliance. We nearly all learned about The Golden Rule when we were young, across faiths and societies. What else is left to learn about it? Our new one-hour, structured 1:1 Golden Rule Conversation shows that there's so […]

Event Series Debate Chair Q&A – Online

Debate Chair Q&A – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Signup for Rise for America campaign, and completion of Debate Chair E-Course Required. Interested in becoming a Braver Angels Debate Chair? Join us to learn more and ask any questions you may have!

Event Series Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

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

A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

Event Series Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

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

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 […]

Skills for Social Media

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
Setting: Online

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 […]

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): St. John's Episcopal Church
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
St. John's Episcopal Church 1111 Cooper Ave. S., St. Cloud

Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Christ the King Episcopal Church 3021 State Route 213 East, Stone Ridge

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 Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
Partner Org(s): Cedar Mill Library
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Cedar Mill Library 1080 NW Saltzman Rd, Portland

Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online

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

Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Coffee & Conversation – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Trinity Landing 5450 Trinity Landing Way, right off Masonboro Loop Rd. We'll meet in the Jetty Room., Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: Must have attended a prior Braver Angels event or be a Braver Angels member Local Focus: Wilmington NC area Coffee & Conversation - Topic: Fake News

Deliberative Town Hall – Early childhood education in PA

Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
Partner Org(s): United Way Lancaster County
State/Region: PA
Setting: In-person
United Way Lancaster office (new) West King Street, Lancaster

At this in-person Braver Angels Deliberative Town Hall, PA Senator Ryan Aument (R) and Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El (D) will join participants in discussing early childhood education. In the first hour of the event, participants will interact in small groups around what matters most to them in the arena of early childhood education and identify actions […]

Film Discussion – Refuge

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

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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