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Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: PA
St. John's United Church of Christ 1811 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg

Local Focus: Chambersburg, PA 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 conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for […]

Fireside Chat with Trustworthy Elections Leadership Team

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

Through hundreds of person-hours of discussion, debate and personal connection, our Braver Angels Trustworthy Elections Campaign reached a “Red/Blue” consensus: We must, as one people, take action to rebuild confidence in our election process. If we fail to act now, we run the risk of losing our republic, and devolving into violence, chaos and balkanization […]

Book Discussion – A Conflict of Visions, by Thomas Sowell

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Ridgedale Library - Ladyslipper Room 275 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka

Please read and join us to discuss: A Conflict of Visions, by Thomas Sowell.

Debate Chair Training – Q&A Session

Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Must complete debate chair training e-Course Have you completed the Braver Angels Debate Chair e-Course? Join us for step 2 in the chair training process — a Q&A session with an experienced Debate Chair!

March 2024 Debate Chair Forum

Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1- the training Ecourse) Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-training? If so, join us for the next Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for debate chairs and chairs-in-training […]

Cookies & Conversation: Topic: Trusted Information – What sources do we rely on and why?

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

Come join Braver Angels for a respectful exchange of ideas about our trusted information sources - Who do we rely on and why? This is an Alliance-moderated exchange of ideas, modeled off of the BA debate format. * Restricted Attendance: Registration is required ** Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Local Community Debate – Resolved: The Supreme Court’s July 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which to overturned Roe v. Wade, is a threat to American democracy

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
State/Region: NY

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: The Supreme Court’s July 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which to overturned Roe v. Wade, is a threat […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

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 […]

Debate Chair Training – Mock Debate

Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: 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 third and final step is practicing your skills in a mock debate! Join us […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Angels of Color Caucus March Meeting

Host Organization: SIG - Angels of Color Caucus
Online US

Join us this March for an engaging and meaningful session of the Braver Angels of Color Caucus as we embark on setting the stage for April 2024's discussion topics. This month, we're centering our dialogue on critical themes such as Stress Awareness, Minority Health Awareness, and Autism, alongside other important subjects our members wish to […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
Partner Org(s): Curtis Memorial Library and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, Maine
State/Region: ME
Curtis Memorial Library 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick

Local Focus: Brunswick, ME 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 conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
Partner Org(s): St. Mary's Episcopal Church-in-the-Highlands
State/Region: NY
St. Mary' Episcopal Church-in-the-Highland 1 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring

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 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: MD
Frederick Community College - Student Center 76 E Moser Rd, Thurmont

Local Focus: Frederick County, MD 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 conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search […]

Depolarizing Within – Schools and Communities – ONLINE

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

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 other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free 2.5 to 3 hour workshop is offered online over Zoom and teaches participants: How to […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Nevada Alliance Next Meeting

Host Organization: Nevada Statewide Alliance
State/Region: NV
TBA - Las Vegas Las Vegas

The Nevada Alliance advances the Braver Angels' mission of bridging the partisan divide and strengthening our democratic republic. It offers members a way to engage in their communities with each other. Alliances have a Red-Blue balance in their leadership and strive towards a Red-Blue balance in their membership.

Alliance/Members Meeting – Fairfax Alliance Meeting – faith/belief systems discussion

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Falls Church Episcopal Church 166 East Broad Street, Falls Church

* Local Focus: Northern Virginia This month's meeting will be an open discussion on how our personal belief systems influence our own political/policy beliefs and highlight topics of greatest concern for follow-up by speakers representing different belief systems in our April meeting.

Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National

Are you a military member or veteran and interested in how your fellow vets and service members are working to reduce political polarization in the United States? Come to our Welcome Event and you will learn about Braver Angels and where you can continue your mission of defending the Constitution of the United States against […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Michigan BA Member Meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MI

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 […]

Skills For Conversations About Public Policy & Race

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Owatonna High School 1455 SE 18th Street, Owatonna

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 reason together and find common ground on important policy issues related […]

Civil Conversations Series – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas
Partner Org(s): Central Arkansas Library System
State/Region: AR
Fletcher Library 823 N Buchanan St, Little Rock

Local Focus: Event will be in person only at Fletcher Library, 823 N Buchanan St, Little Rock, AR 72205 The Civil Conversations series is a monthly event with the following goals: 1) practice and improve civil communications skills while discussing specific topics; 2) identify common ground/common points that people can agree on within a specific […]

Connecting Conversation: US Military Aid to Foreign Countries

Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver
State/Region: CO
Online US

On one side of the debate, proponents argue that U.S. military aid is essential for promoting global stability, supporting democratic values, fulfilling strategic alliances, combating terrorism, and bolstering economic and technological interests. This perspective emphasizes the role of military aid in deterring aggression from adversarial powers, protecting nations that share democratic ideals, and maintaining the […]

Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
State/Region: CT

Local 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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Immigration!

Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance
State/Region: NH

Craving a healthy dose of real talk about immigration? Ditch the shouting matches and join our forum, where we bring all viewpoints for honest an conversations. We dissect the myths, tackle the tough questions (tacos vs. poutine, anyone?), and explore the economic, social, and cultural impact of immigration. No matter your stance, share your voice […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

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 […]

Local Community Debate – Should Idaho Adopt Ranked Choice Voting Debate

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: ID
Madison Middle School 575 W 7th S, Rexburg

Local Focus: Idaho 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 Should Idaho Adopt Ranked Choice Voting Debate? This Braver Angels Debate is an in-person event at Madison Middle School in […]

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