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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!
Braver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance State/Region: WAMonthly 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
Alliance/Members Meeting – Expectations for the 2024 Democratic and Republican Conventions
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Indiana Public Library 600 W Temperance Street, EllettsvilleLocal 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 […]
Families and Politics
Host Organization: LA - State State/Region: LA First United Methodist Church Baton Rouge 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge* 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. […]
Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: SIG - Red Caucus Online USRestricted Attendance: Red members or subscribers only Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday monthly meeting. All reds are invited.
Talking Politics Meetup
Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley State/Region: OR Oakshire Public House 207 Madison St, EugeneLocal 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 Community Debate – Discussion: Balancing the National Budget
Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC State/Region: NC Midtown YMCA 709 George Anderson Dr, Wilmington* 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 […]
Democracy Reimagined: Your Voice in Decision-Making
Host Organization: Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance State/Region: PA Chester County Government Services Center 601 Westtown Rd (Room 149), West ChesterFed 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 […]
Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event
Host Organization: Other State/Region: - NationalAre 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 […]
Book Discussion – NYC Alliance Book Club – July
Host Organization: New York City Alliance State/Region: NY Online USLocal Focus: New York City Book Club: The Righteous Mind ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels – Georgia Monthly Members’ Meeting
Host Organization: GA - State State/Region: GA Online US* Local Focus: Georgia Meeting for members of Braver Angels Georgia and interested persons
Pie & Depolarization
Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance State/Region: OR Bipartisan Cafe 7901 SE Stark St, PortlandJoin us at our monthly gathering - Pie and Depolarization. This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Bipartisan Café, with your patronage. This event is open […]
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 RockLocal 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 […]
BA Organizer Training – Online
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - NationalRestricted 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 […]
NH Alliance Discussion Forum – Trustworthy Elections
Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance State/Region: NHLocal Focus: New England
Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: INLocal Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
Canceled Intro to Braver Angels – Film Viewing and Discussion
Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels Partner Org(s): Heartwood Church State/Region: CA Heartwood Church 4689 Snyder Lane, Rohnert ParkIntro to Braver Angels - Film Viewing and Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Skills for Social Media – In Person
Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance State/Region: CA Redlands Church of Christ 168 Bellevue Ave, RedlandsLocal Focus: Inland Empire, California 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 […]
Walk a Mile in My News: Part 1 of 2
Host Organization: Carroll County Braver Angels Partner Org(s): The Community Media Center of Carroll County State/Region: MD The Community Media Center of Carroll County 1301 Washington Rd., WestminsterOur news sources impact how we see the world. As a result, staying within our own opinion “echo chambers” may limit our understanding of complex issues and may contribute to polarization. In Walk a Mile in My News, participants pair up and share news stories and sources that perhaps their partner has never been exposed […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Central Ohio Braver Angels Meet-Up
Host Organization: OH - State State/Region: OH Reynoldsburg Branch of the Columbus Public Library 1402 Brice Rd., Reynoldsburg* Local Focus: Central Ohio Central Ohio Braver Angels Meet-up
Families and Politics – ONLINE
Host Organization: BA National - Workshops State/Region: - National Online USAbout 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 […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – “How do we hold our Leaders Accountable?”
Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels State/Region: MD Brightview Westminster Ridge 505 High Acre Dr., WestminsterWho do our officials actually work for? Do you feel your voice matters in the halls of power? If not, what has gone wrong? Is our political system in need of repair? These are some of the many questions that may be discussed. The magic of Braver Angels events is the comradery, the pleasant surprise […]
Introduction to Braver Angels: Building a House United
Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: IL TBA - Glenview GlenviewAre you disheartened by the unproductive vitriol in politics today? Do you want to start having healthier conversations around difficult topics? Braver Angels is the nation's largest grassroots effort to bring Red, Blue and Independent Americans together to remedy the polarization that has been impeding understanding and connection. Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance (a group of […]
All Area Potluck Picnic and Walkie-Talkie Time
Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro State/Region: MN Lake Elmo Park Preserve 1515 Keats Ave N, Lake ElmoAnyone in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and beyond are welcome. We’ve rented a shelter house, so we won’t be rained out. Bring a dish to share and drinks for you and yours. We’ll supply plates and cutlery. We'll plan to eat around 6 pm. Bring yard games if you want. Kids are welcome as […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP Partner Org(s): Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove, MN State/Region: MNNote: This event is to be attended online. 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 them. We are tempted to regard our own side […]
Local Community Debate – Funk our differences! Coming Together Through Music
State/Region: WI Shank Hall 1434 N Farwell Ave, MilwaukeeLocal Focus: Milwaukee and RNC attendees FUNK our differences! Coming Together Through Music Tired of the divisiveness in our current political climate? All that rancor can FUNK OFF while we get down on the dance floor! Braver Angels believes that coming together and finding common ground is not only possible, it actually rocks! Don't believe […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – BA Ambassadors Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Online US* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
Common Ground for Ensuring Trustworthy Elections
Host Organization: Other Partner Org(s): Yavapai College Osher Life-Long Learning (OLLI) Program State/Region: AZ Yavapai College Prescott Campus, Bldg 4, Room 116 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott* Restricted Attendance: Yavapai College OLLI registration required Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Snohomish County Alliance May Meeting
Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance State/Region: WA Online USThis March, the Braver Angels Snohomish County Alliance gathers to outline our discussion roadmap for the upcoming months of March, April, May, and June 2024. In a pivotal meeting dedicated to shaping our community's dialogue and activities, we invite all members to join in this collaborative effort. Key on our agenda is the election of […]
Crossing the Continental Divide
Host Organization: NY State State/Region: NY New City Library 220 North Main Street, New CityNote: This event is to be attended in person. Tickets are free. To prevent spam registrations, use promo code BRAVER. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within […]