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Open to the public Local Focus: Clemson, SC Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see […]
4th Monday Discussion
Join us for a 1-hr orientation to learn about the Braver Network State Rep Volunteer Role. After this training you will be completely trained and ready to start working in the role.
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 […]
* Local Focus: Twin Cities metro Note: We'll gather at 6 p.m. to socialize and have something to eat if you want and start the discussion at 6:45 p.m. What will it take for our country to have trustworthy elections? Conservatives and liberals distrust our elections for vastly different reasons—from voter fraud and election security […]
A panel discussion about various avenues of civic engagement, including legislating, communicating, becoming informed, running for office, protesting legally, and working through non-profits. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Lunchtime discussion on key political issues. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to media@braverangels.org.
Restricted Attendance: Red Members only Braver Angels Red Caucus
This workshop looks at how extremism, rigid fundamentalism, conspiracy thinking, and the “us vs them” mindset are all symptoms stemming from a breakdown in making sense of a complex, rapidly changing world. Unlike most media literacy trainings that focus on the factual accuracy of information, this training explores how we make sense of all issues, […]
In our June meeting, we will plan for an upcoming debate that is patterned after the BA national debates.
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
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 Adressing Immigration. This is a 90-min mini-workshop that is part of the 2024 BA National Convention and is a preliminary step […]
This 90-min, mini-workshop is part of the 2024 BA Convention and is a preliminary step in the Convention's process for choosing the next "Citizen's Think-tank Project" topic Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: Addressing Abortion This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and […]
This 90-min mini-workshop is part of the 2024 BA National Convention and will be a preliminary step in the Convention's process for choosing the next "Citizen's Think-tank Project" topic Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: How to Reduce Economic Inequality and Increase Growth This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers […]
Local Focus: Southern Oregon 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 […]
This 90-min mini-workshop is part of the 2024 BA National Convention and will be a preliminary step in the Convention's process for choosing the next "Citizen's Think-tank Project" topic About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Upholding Free Speech and Challenging Hate Speech. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together […]
Join Braver Angels Oregon for this engaging, interactive and thought provoking in-person event. We will begin with an introduction to Braver Angels and our mission to depolarize American politics, followed by one-on-one discussions between attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in civil discourse with those who may hold differing views, and gain a […]
Public discussion in breakout rooms about Trump and the justice system. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
* Restricted Attendance: Only open to dues-paying members of any of the three Braver Angels alliances in Tennessee: the Memphis Area Alliance, Braver Angels Nashville, or the East Tennessee Alliance. * Local Focus: Tennessee
* Local Focus: Skamania & Klickitat Counties, Washington and Hood River & Wasco Counties, OregonAlliance monthly meeting, including 1-on-1 "hot topic" dialog practice ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
* Local Focus: Ely, MN 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: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
Monthly 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
Local Focus: This event will be held in Bloomington, Indiana Both the Democrat and Republican Conventions are coming. The Republican Convention will start July 15 in Minneapolis and the Democratic Convention will begin August 19 in Chicago. We all have expectations for these conventions. The primary purpose of these conventions is to present the platform […]
* Local Focus: Baton Rouge, LA 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. […]
Restricted Attendance: Red members or subscribers only Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday monthly meeting. All reds are invited.
Local Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]
* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event Resolved: The US Should Prioritize Balancing the National Budget You probably haven’t […]
Fed up with polarized politics and uninspiring presidential choices? Wish politicians were more like everyday citizens? How could more Americans influence the decisions that affect them? Imagine selecting groups of citizens by lottery, like a jury, to create laws that benefit everyone. Join us for an engaging introduction to deliberative democracy—a new approach to decision-making […]
