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Events calendar
Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
Alliance/Members Meeting – Upcoming Utility Referendum: Come Hear Both Sides
Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance State/Region: ME Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Maine In November, the Maine ballot will have a referendum question about whether to create a new locally-owned and managed power company. This question has generated a lot of debate. We have invited leaders from both sides of the question to present their arguments for and against. Attendees will have the opportunity after […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Georgia Monthly Meeting – Online
State/Region: GA Setting: Online Online USLocal Focus: Georgia Monthly zoom meeting for the state of Georgia - subscribers and public
Alliance/Members Meeting – BA Documentary Party
Host Organization: Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance State/Region: WV Setting: OnlineDuring this regular meeting of our BA Alliance, we are hosting a BA Documentary Party to watch this video on the origin of our organization. Please invite a friend, and please especially consider inviting a "red" as our alliance is currently very "blue-" leaning.
BA Organizer Training – Online
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted 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 – Sound of Freedom
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USWatch 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 […]
Depolarizing Within – ONLINE
State/Region: TN Setting: Online Online USLocal Focus: Tennessee 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 […]
Depolarizing Within – Online
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMuch 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 […]
Who is Destroying Democracy? – Online
Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland State/Region: CA Setting: Online Online USDiscussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Debate Chair Q&A – Online
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USRestricted 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.
BA Organizer Training – Online
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted 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 […]
Book Discussion – The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World – Online
Host Organization: BA National - Library State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USA conversation with Fr. Robert Aaron Wessman, author of "The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World" -- a faith-based response that can lead the way out of the divisiveness and vitriol of our times... a way out of the toxicity in which we live, and to stimulate courage and hope. ** This event is open […]
Finding Reliable Media – Online
Host Organization: North Texas Alliance State/Region: TX Setting: Online Online USUnsure how to find news sources you can trust? Fed up with “News Overload”? Like to see a good summary of what you really need to know? Want to understand the best arguments from both sides for an issue? Want to know what stories your favorite news sources are not covering? How biased are my […]
Braver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineMonthly meeting for Angels of Color Caucus members and the greater Braver Angels Community. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Crossing the Continental Divide – A Braver Angels National Presentation
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineCrossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During the workshop, participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver Angels’ Red/Blue workshop in action Gain knowledge about how to have better conversations […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: OnlineRestricted 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.
Depolarizing Within – Online
Host Organization: BA National - Workshops State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMuch 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 "inner […]
An Evening with Francis Collins, Former NIH Director
Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance State/Region: AZ Setting: OnlineDr. Frances Collins will be delivering a live online presentation examining the breakdown in communication that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and what we can learn from it going forward. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineA 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: OnlineLocal 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 […]
Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT State/Region: CT Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Connecticut Learn about how citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum are coming together to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too. Bring your questions and enthusiasm. Feel free to join us for Part 1 and/or Part 2, based on your interest: 7:00PM ET — Part 1: For […]
Help us shape a new initiative – the “Don’t be a Jerk” pledge – Online
State/Region: WA Setting: Online Online USLocal Focus: Washington State Focus One of our volunteers proposed a new idea for Braver Angels, and Washington State is testing it out. The idea is: Let's take a new pledge – the “Don’t be a Jerk” pledge. Taking the pledge means that you pledge to have respectful conversations, to avoid stereotyping and exaggeration. That’s […]
Family & Politics
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe State/Region: Europe Setting: OnlineAbout 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 […]
BA Organizer Training – Online
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted 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 […]
The Crossroads of Competency, Resilience, and Microaggressions
Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance Partner Org(s): League TV Network State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineDebate Chair Training
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USRestricted Attendance: Signed up for Rise For America Campaign, Completed Debate Chair E-Course, Attended Debate Chair Q&A Session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The next step is getting live practice. Join […]
California taxes and regulation: Is the state driving businesses away?
Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley State/Region: CA Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: California Are California’s tax rates and the state regulatory burden driving businesses out of California? Recent headlines describe a business and population exodus from California, and the environment created by the state government is a frequent target of blame. In fact, California’s economy continues to be significantly larger than any other state and […]
Depolarizing Within – Online
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMuch 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 […]
SongSquare
State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMembers 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.
Depolarizing Within – Online
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineMuch 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 […]
