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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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Affordable Housing: What is the Role of the Private Market?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Twin Cities Ways to address the housing shortage. Join us for a presentation by an expert in housing development and social services, followed by a discussion. How does affordable housing get built, by whom, and under what conditions?

Alliance/Members Meeting – NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance August 2023 Meeting

Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Hillsboro Brookwood Library Multipurpose Room 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro

Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill County issues focus. Monthly in-person members meeting with the topic for discussion: School Choice. Free event, but membership is a low as $1/month under the "Annual" option.

Canceled Skills for Social Media – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
Setting: In-person
RAF Alconbury, Community Activities Center 685 Arizona Road, RAF Alconbury, Little Stukeley

Restricted Attendance: This event is open to those with access to RAF Alconbury, UK. This In-Person 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 workshop designed to improve […]

Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Mental Health Professionals Only This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to provide information, consultation, and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues. June 16th Topic:  Discussion of the article "How Therapists Became Social Justice Warriors" by Lisa […]

“Common Ground” Workshop – Trustworthy Elections – ONLINE

State/Region: IN
Setting: Online
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Although not required, completion of the BA Red/Blue Workshop prior to participation in this workshop is encouraged. 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 Trustworthy Elections. […]

Being Blue in a Red Environment – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Blue learning participant 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 […]

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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.

Film Discussion – The Abortion Talks

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: IL
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 […]

Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WI
Setting: In-person

Restricted Attendance: invitation (balanced red and blue participants) Local Focus: Wisconsin Location: To Be Determined (Milwaukee) Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for an online Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers […]

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!

Local Community Debate – BA Debate for Milwaukee – In Person

State/Region: WI
Setting: In-person
Pabst Brewing, The Best Place 917 West Juneau Ave, Milwaukee

Local Focus: Milwaukee area 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 Resolved: [Insert Debate Topic} You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, […]

Local Community Debate – Debate: Do Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives help unite us or divide us?

Host Organization: Great Lakes Region
State/Region: WI
Setting: In-person
Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery Taproom and Courtyard 917 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee

Local Focus: Milwaukee, WI 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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion divide us more than it unites us? You probably haven’t experienced anything like a […]

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 […]

Film Discussion – Braver Angels: Reuniting America – In Person

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Lifespring Christian Church - Room 161 1373 Galbraith Road, Cincinnati

Local Focus: Cincinnati, OH As Braver Angels subscribers and members, you may have seen “Reuniting America”, the inspirational documentary on one of the first Red/Blue workshops with an equal number of conservative and liberal participants. It shows how people with differing political beliefs can come to respect each other even if they disagree and how […]

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