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What is the Role of the Church in a Polarized World? Whether you are religious of any faith or not, this discussion promises to be uplifting and relevant. We’ll have frank discussions about how the Church can be both a polarizer and a depolarizer.
Do you want to bring a Braver Angels debate to your alliance? As part of our Rise For America Campaign for civic renewal, over 60 individuals have already taken action to become trained debate chairs! Whether you are training to be a debate chair (https://braverangels.org/rise-debate-training/) yourself or want to work alongside someone who is, this […]
Restricted Attendance: Red members or subscribers only Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday monthly meeting. All reds are invited.
Local Focus: Woodburn, Oregon 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 […]
Local Focus: Woodburn, Oregon 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 […]
Local Focus: Fairfax County, VA Group discussion: how much aid our government should provide, and more broadly how we believe our nation should use its resources. We look forward to hearing your response the following questions: What is your opinion on further aid to Ukraine versus funding domestic issues? If you had authority to allocate […]
Local Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA […]
Local Focus: Michigan We are inviting all Michigan Braver Angels (BA) to join likeminded neighbors across the state striving to: refresh your depolarizing skills gain support for humanizing those on both sides of the issues form a community where efforts to discover common ground are shared Please join us on the second Tuesday of each […]
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 […]
Restricted Attendance: Members of Yavapai College OLLI Local Focus: Prescott, AZ For Reds, Blues, and Others Improve skills for listening to others and expressing your own views on race leading to more productive conversations. Note: This event is to be attended in person. The red/blue divide makes it hard for Americans of all races to […]
Restricted Attendance: People supportive of the Braver Angels mission to bridge the political divide and find common ground Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Come kick back with the Braver Angels of Wilmington NC!
Local Focus: Northeast Ohio Northeast Ohio Alliance Meeting
Beyond Politics is a new event that offers a brief break from political issues—a place where the focus is on getting to know people Beyond their Politics. This is an opportunity to spend time, in a relaxed setting, getting to know your fellow Braver Angels neighbors. Feel free to bring loved ones and friends. Also, […]
Restricted Attendance: Attendees are asked to watch the Braver Angels Documentary "Reuniting America" before joining this meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6kZpN5T3lU Local Focus: Intended for local alliance members but all are welcome
Local Focus: Greater Houston Area 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 […]
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
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 […]
Local Focus: Georgia General Meeting
The UAW and screen writers’ strikes have recently made headlines. However, only 10 percent of American workers are part of a labor union. Does America need a new labor movement? We’ll dive into the conversation with a politically diverse panel of first speakers. Our first speakers include a UAW regional leader, a non-union electrician, the […]
Join the Braver Angels DC Alliance for a hybrid in-person / online event focused on whether and in what ways debates reduce political polarization. Braver Angels has a robust debate program, but it is important to explore the actual impacts on polarization of watching, attending, or participating in debates. All who RSVP will receive a Zoom link […]
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
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: The DOJ has the integrity to carry out fair indictments of political figures." Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak […]
Restricted Attendance: Attendees must have access to RAF Alconbury 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Open to everyone! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Complete the entire Organizer Training in a single day. This training session follows the weekly Organizer training schedule but offers all eight modules in one day. At the end of the day you will be ready to schedule your qualifying session to become a trained Organizer. You can also choose to attend individual modules for […]
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 […]
BA documentary showing and discussion
Local Focus: Jackson County, Oregon 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 […]
